Corrina, Corrina Musical by Alan Menken, Brian Yorkey & Jessie Nelson in the Works; Will It Star Audra McDonald?

Jessie Nelson, who will pen the book for the forthcoming Waitress musical at ART, has announced in her bio that she’s working on a musical adaptation of her 1994 film Corrina, Corrina alongside composer Alan Menken (Aladdin) and lyricist Brian Yorkey (If/Then), for six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald. A representative for McDonald has declined to comment. No casting, dates or additional information has been announced.

Nelson made her feature film directing and screenwriting debut with Corrina, Corrina. She helmed I Am Sam and co-wrote Stepmom and The Story of Us. She is also the co-writer of the musical Alice By Heart alongside Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik.

Set in 1959, Corrina, Corrina tells the story of Manny Singer, a widower who hires Corrina, a housekeeper and nanny, to care for his greiving daughter Molly. As Molly comes out of her shell, Corrina shows the family a whole new way of life. The 1994 movie starred Whoopi Goldberg, Ray Liotta and Tina Majorino.