Chu says he was blown away when he first saw ‘Wicked’ musical in San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Director Jon M. Chu works with stars Cynthia Erivo, left. and Ariana Grande on the set of “Wicked.” The film, adapted from the hit stage musical, opens in theaters Nov. 22.Filmmaker Jon M. Chu played essential roles in delivering not one but two bundles of joy this month.
“I haven’t had sleep for like three years,” he said. “My wife’s an angel. So life is full right now and my heart is full. So it’s only all blessings.” Chu has always adored musicals and fell in love with “Wicked” during its 2003 world premiere run at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. The 45-year-old fondly remembers coming to San Francisco with his family to see ballet, opera and various musicals productions. Chu’s parents are beloved South Bay icons: Lawrence and Ruth Chu and run the famous Chef Chu’s restaurant in Los Altos.“I feel very lucky to have the most pure patient-zero experience,” he recalls.
He found himself “surrounded by a culture of music and entertainment at the highest levels, at the biggest scope.” But he found himself “waking up to a different reality” once he left the Bay Area and started college. The stage musical “Wicked” brought what he was feeling to the forefront.
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