‘The War of the Roses,’ a violent view of a marriage gone wrong, coming to Broadway

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FILE - This Dec. 5, 1989 file photo shows actors Michael Douglas, from left, Danny De Vito and Kathleen Turner at a special screening of 20th Century Fox Film Corporation\'s release "The War of the Roses" in Los Angeles. Producers Jay and Cindy Gutterman, who have been married 37 years, said Monday, June 30, 2014, they plan to stage an adaptation of Warren Adler’s book "The War of the Roses" during the 2015-2016 season. The story, about an exceptionally ugly divorce, was made into a dark comedy film starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas. (AP Photo/Alan Greth, File)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – One of the darkest views of a marriage is coming to Broadway from a producing couple who are enjoying a long, sunny marriage.

Producers Jay and Cindy Gutterman said Monday they plan to stage an adaptation of Warren Adler’s book “The War of the Roses” during the 2015-2016 season. The story, about an exceptionally ugly divorce, was made into a dark comedy film starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas.

The stars, dates and theatre will be announced later.

The Guttermans have been married for 37 years.

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