‘Almost Famous’ Finds Home on Broadway

Oscar-winning writer-director Cameron Crowe’s autobiographical film about a teenage rock journalist in the 1970s has been turned into a musical. He spoke with correspondent Tracy Smith about dramatizing personal and even painful truths in “Almost Famous,” and his mother’s spirit (in memory of which Frances McDormand played in the film). Remaining) is present at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater in New York. 8 shows a week.