Taika Waititi, Rita Ora Develop Fyre Fest Musical

Fyre Fest The Musical is an upcoming theatrical production centered on the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival and its organizer Billy McFarland, who was convicted of fraud. Produced by husband-wife duo Taika Waititi and Rita Ora, with Bryan Buckley directing and writing the book, the musical aims to satirize the disaster and the generation it impacted. The production will feature music by Grammy-winner Paul Epworth and set design by David Korins, known for his work on Hamilton. Waititi expressed enthusiasm about returning to theater after 15 years, calling the project exciting, weird, and potentially disastrous—qualities that mirror the original festival's chaos. Buckley highlighted the Fyre Festival as a “spectacular failed endeavor” that will haunt a generation, promising a musical experience with actual music this time. Although a timeline or Broadway plans have not been announced, the creative team underscores the project's blend of comedy and cultural critique.