Mark Ronson Teases Possibility of a Barbie Broadway Musical

Mark Ronson's Broadway Dream

Mark Ronson, 48, enthusiastically shared his desire to see Barbie adapted into a Broadway musical. At the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, he expressed his eagerness to be part of the musical version of the movie, stating that he would 'absolutely' want to participate in it. He awaits the call for this exciting opportunity and believes it would be amazing. Ronson also mentioned Greta Gerwig's musical, emphasizing the love for music and comedy that he and cowriter Andrew Wyatt share. He expressed their longing to merge these two passions and highlighted the inspiration they drew from the film's script and the quick creation of the award-winning track 'I'm Just Ken!'

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The award-winning track, 'I'm Just Ken!', performed by Ryan Gosling in the film, earned Ronson and Wyatt the Best Song award at the Critics Choice Awards. Ronson described their love for music and comedy, and how they were able to merge these elements seamlessly in the track. He acknowledged the inspiring script of the film and the quick creative process that led to the creation of the track. Additionally, he expressed uncertainty about encountering such a remarkable script in the future, but emphasized their enjoyment of working on the project. The duo was deeply inspired by Ryan Gosling's performance, leading them to enhance the song's production and seek collaboration with Slash.

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Acknowledgments and Recognition

During his acceptance speech for the Critics Choice Award, Ronson gave credit to Ryan Gosling for his exceptional performance, attributing the award as much to Gosling as to himself and Wyatt. He expressed his gratitude to Gosling for captivating the audience with his matchless performance, making them fall in love with the song. Ronson also extended his thanks to director Greta Gerwig for her role in creating the space for their musical creation within the film, acknowledging her contribution to the project. Despite not winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, Ronson expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work on the project and the recognition received at the Critics Choice Awards.

Golden Globe and Future Prospects

Although Mark Ronson did not win the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, he expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work on the project and the recognition received at the Critics Choice Awards. He humorously shared a series of snaps from the awards show, including a picture of his acceptance speech seemingly ripped up and thrown in the trash can. Despite not winning the Golden Globe, Ronson's enthusiasm for the Barbie Broadway musical remains undiminished. The award went to Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, for another Barbie song: 'What Was I Made For?'. Despite this setback, Ronson's excitement for the potential Broadway musical adaptation of Barbie persists, reflecting his resilient and optimistic outlook on future prospects.