'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape' Stage Musical Sets 2027 World Premiere

'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape' Stage Musical Sets 2027 World Premiere

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Peter Hedges’ 1991 novel that was adapted by Lasse Hallström into a 1993 hit film starring Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Juliette Lewis, is being transformed once again, this time as a stage musical that will have its world premiere Off Broadway next year. Off Broadway’s MCC Theater announced the project today as part of the company’s 40th Anniversary 2026-27 season. Hedges will write the book, with music and …