Overview

• Bill Condon’s musical adaptation, drawn from Manuel Puig’s novel and the Kander & Ebb stage hit, is now in U.S. cinemas via Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.
• Set in 1983 Argentina under military rule, the film contrasts a prison cell with Technicolor fantasies modeled on classic MGM musicals.
• Jennifer Lopez performs three distinct roles within the movie‑within‑a‑movie, headlining showpiece numbers shaped from Kander & Ebb material.
• Critics widely praise Tonatiuh’s Molina as a breakout performance, while several reviews describe the adaptation’s emotional impact as uneven.
• Backed by Artists Equity from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, the production prioritized casting Tonatiuh, and an official Lakeshore Records soundtrack was released Oct. 3.