Angelina and ex-husband Brad Pitt share six children
However, what makes the project more meaningful for the 48-year-old actress and filmmaker is the involvement of her daughter Vivienne, 15, as a production assistant right beside her mom.
In quotes exclusively provided to HELLO!, it is revealed that the mother-daughter duo are ardent fans of musical theater and caught the world premiere of The Outsiders musical adaptation at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego earlier this year.
The two then met with S.E. Hinton, who authored the original 1967 YA novel on which the musical (and 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film) is based.
Their conversation inspired Angelina to take on the role of lead producer, and her youngest daughter to step up beside her.
A source close to the actress revealed: “Angelina is excited about this new venture. She believes this is a musical for all ages, but particularly resonates with young people.
“So she wants to ensure the team is listening and working with young people every step of the way, and that their voices are leading in bringing this production to life on Broadway.”
The Oscar-winning star herself added of her daughter: “Viv reminds me of my mother in that she isn’t focused on being the center of attention but in being a support to other creatives.
“She’s very thoughtful and serious about theater and working hard to best understand how to contribute.”
Angelina shares twins Vivienne and Knox, plus their siblings Maddox, 22, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, and Shiloh, 17, with ex-husband Brad Pitt, to whom she was married from 2014-2019.
In a statement released after the news of Angelina’s Broadway debut was announced, the Changeling actress stated: “I feel very fortunate to be a part of this special production. I studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute where I realized my first love, as a performer, was the [theater]. I had not found a way back until now.”
“I hope to be able to contribute while continuing to learn from this amazing team, who I have been working with since my daughter brought me to see the show at La Jolla Playhouse,” she continued.
