Based on the film of the same name , the production was directed by Joe Mantello .
Based on the film of the same name , the production was had its pre-broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles beginning September 21 , 2008 .
Based on the film of the same name , the production was directed by Joe Mantello and had its pre-broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles beginning September 21 , 2008 .