Since the year 2000, one of the most consistent formulas for success on the Broadway stage has been the production of musicals based on popular films. !
Many successful musicals have been adapted from popular movies, such as "The Lion King", "Frozen", "Aladdin", "Mean Girls", and "The Book of Mormon". These musicals have built-in audiences and recognizable stories, which can help attract theatergoers who might not normally attend Broadway shows. While there have been other successful musicals that were not based on films, such as "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen", the trend towards adapting popular movies for the stage has been a significant factor in the success of Broadway musicals since 2000.