This Used to Be a Disco
A modern movie musical.
Written by Jeff Luppino-Esposito & Brett Ryback
Music by Brett Ryback | Lyrics by Jeff Luppino-Esposito
“This Used to Be a Disco” follows the cranky 71-year-old owner of the last-standing gay bar in Paterson, New Jersey. As he rallies support to save the bar from an incoming development project, his escalating battle with a young, gay, tech exec will risk undermining the very community he’s sworn to serve. The film shines a spotlight on aging, gentrification, and generational divides within the LGBTQ+ community, all through humor, heart, and an irresistible pop and disco-inspired score.
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“This Used to Be a Disco” is currently in development with The Barn and is seeking additional partners for production. Contact me to read the script and view pitch materials.