The 1988 comedy film There’s Something About Mary is being adapted into a Broadway musical with input from the Farrelly brothers and Titanique writer Marla Mindelle. This development reflects a growing trend of translating popular films into stage productions.

The Farrelly brothers, co-directors of the original There’s Something About Mary starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, are collaborating on a stage adaptation of the film. The story centres on a man’s obsession with surgeon Mary Jensen, maintaining the movie’s comedic premise.

Bobby Farrelly told ScreenRant that the brothers have long held ideas for songs and musical elements, and that the project has been in progress for some time. He noted the lengthy development process typical for Broadway musicals and suggested a possible debut within a year.

According to Variety, the musical’s stage adaptation is being written by Marla Mindelle, a three-time Tony nominee and co-creator of Titanique. Her involvement adds an experienced theatrical voice to the project.

Further details about the production’s creative team, casting, and scheduling have yet to be announced. The announcement so far remains focused on the writing collaboration and the Farrelly brothers’ participation.

This adaptation is part of a wider pattern of recent efforts to turn well-known films into musical theatre productions, aiming to draw existing fan bases to new stage formats. The enduring popularity of There’s Something About Mary suggests potential for fresh audience engagement through this new medium.