Bette Midler and Sharon Stone to Co-Star in The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Movie | Playbill

Film & TV News Bette Midler and Sharon Stone to Co-Star in The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Movie Charles Busch’s Tony-nominated play will be adapted for the screen by director Andy Fickman.
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Bette Midler and Sharon Stone will co-star in a new film version of Charles Busch’s Tony-nominated play The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, according to Deadline. Midler, who recently wrapped up her Tony-winning turn as Dolly Gallagher Levi in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, will play Marjorie Taub, the role originated by Linda Lavin in the 2000 Broadway staging; Stone will play her childhood friend Lee, the role played by Michele Lee.

In Busch’s comedy, a visit from an old friend helps rouse Marjorie, the wife of allergist Ira Taub, from a deep personal crisis. The play debuted on Broadway in the fall of 2000 following a successful Off-Broadway run from Manhattan Theatre Club. Artistic director Lynne Meadow directed.

Deadline reports that producer and director Andy Fickman (Kevin Can Wait, Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and Parental Guidance with Midler) will direct, with Tony-winning producer Daryl Roth (who produced The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife on Broadway) also attached to the project.

A production schedule or release date have not yet been announced.

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife on Broadway

 
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