Blue Moon (2025)
Blue Moon is a 2025 biographical drama that brings to life the turbulent yet brilliant legacy of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Set during the critical period of the Broadway premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”, the film captures Hart’s intense emotional journey as he grapples with personal demons while trying to maintain dignity in a world moving past him.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow, Blue Moon portrays not only the glamour and politics of 1940s musical theatre but also the tragic undercurrent of an artist battling inner conflict. Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart, delivering a deeply reflective performance as a man plagued by alcoholism and mental illness. The film charts his fractured friendship with composer Richard Rodgers, played by Andrew Scott, as well as his complex relationship with Elizabeth Weiland, portrayed by Margaret Qualley.
As the musical “Oklahoma!” prepares to revolutionize Broadway, Hart watches from the sidelines, torn between pride in his collaborator’s success and sorrow at being left behind. The supporting cast, including Bobby Cannavale as Eddie and Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein II, provides depth to a narrative that is both intimate and historical. Blue Moon intertwines themes of love, music, failure, and redemption in a nuanced portrait of a forgotten genius.
Main Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | Lorenz Hart |
| Margaret Qualley | Elizabeth Weiland |
| Bobby Cannavale | Eddie |
| Andrew Scott | Richard Rodgers |
| Giles Surridge | Troy |
| Simon Delaney | Oscar Hammerstein II |
| John Doran | Weegee |
| Patrick Kennedy | E.B. White |
Genres
Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Music, Romance
