MEMPHIS in movie theaters Reviews
MEMPHIS in movie theaters Reviews
#1MEMPHIS in movie theaters Reviews
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:45pm
Opening in theaters April 28th, I thought i'd open a thread for reviews and such.
Anybody going to see it this week?
The high-definition film of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Memphis will be presented April 28, 30 and May 3 at 7:30 PM and May 1 at 12:30 PM in cinemas nationwide. The film will also include behind-the-scenes footage from the performance.
Emmy Award-winning director Don Roy King and sound producer Matt Kaplowitz filmed the Jan. 18-21 performances of the musical for NCM Fathom and Broadway Worldwide. Memphis marks the first musical to be filmed live and released in U.S. cinemas while concurrently running on Broadway. It was filmed in front of a live audience, with its original cast, at the Shubert Theatre.
http://www.livebway.com/?cat=66
YOUTUBE: Behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the show
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
Updated On: 5/4/11 at 12:45 PM
#2So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:46pmI'm going to try to make it to one of the showings.
#3So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:53pmit would be nice if they actually put it close to a city like dc.
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
ace33
Stand-by Joined: 8/9/10
#4So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 1:09pm
JRybka - It's playing at the Mazza Gallere and Tysons.
Updated On: 4/27/11 at 01:09 PM
#5So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 1:17pmI haven't purchased my tickets, but I plan on going.
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-- Thomas Jefferson
#6So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 1:20pmI'm going Saturday night in Jersey.
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sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#7So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 2:22pmIt has a weird schedule here in TO. This Thurs, then NEXT Wed & Thurs and then Sun.
#8So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:26pmGoing tomorrow night, won tickets because my mom was the only person who wanted tickets to the suburban Philadelphia theater (of which we live 2 minutes from), whereas the other contestants wanted tickets for center city Philly. WHAT?!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#10So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:34pmI will be going tomorrow in Los Angeles.
#11So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:47pmI must add their online marketing is great. They're covered on most theater sites and are very active on all social networks. Thumbs up for the guys at Fathom Events.
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
#12So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 4:01pmI hope the combo of this, Earnest, and Company lead to more show filmings.
#13So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 5:02pm
Hopefully MEMPHIS will see good box office numbers and we get more productions filmed by Broadway Worldwide.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIQcJpurna0
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
bwayfan7000
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/09
#14So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 5:16pmI'll be seeing it Saturday night.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
tapfrog
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/16/06
#15So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 5:23pmTuesday night in Framingham, MA
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#16So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 6:09pmI'm going to see it this weekend in PA.
#17So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 6:54pmI think it's absolutely great, that a Broadway show has been preserved in such way and now people all over the world can see the show. I just wished that from a 2009/2010 season they whould've chosen A Little Night Music or La Cage aux Folles that as far as I know, to my great regret, were not even filmed for PBS.
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#18So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 8:33pmI am hoping to get there this weekend. Does anyone know if it will be released on dvd?
Orangesaretuesdays
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#19So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/27/11 at 9:30pmYup! DVD and Blu-Ray!
#20So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/28/11 at 12:43am
I think Broadway Worldwide is planning a DVD and a Blu-Ray. You can sign up at their site to get updates on their products: http://www.broadwayonline.com//html/circle.html
PLAYBILL: Tony-Winning Musical Memphis Hits Screens April 28; Five of Them Are in NYC
28 Apr 2011
It is also the first time New Yorkers are presented with the option to witness a Broadway musical live on stage or watch it on one of their hometown movie screens. Memphis is scheduled to play five cinemas in New York City on April 28. Tickets to the film are $20
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/150273-Tony-Winning-Musical-Memphis-Hits-Screens-April-28-Five-of-Them-Are-in-NYC
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
Updated On: 4/28/11 at 12:43 AM
#21So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/28/11 at 1:28pm
First night of screenings' tonight!
MSN has an interview with David Bryan about the film:
http://social.entertainment.msn.com/music/blogs/reverb-blogpost.aspx?post=b62ba1e2-952d-45ac-b597-386b56aa9689
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
#22So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/28/11 at 1:41pmI'll be going Saturday night
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
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addybrown13
Swing Joined: 4/25/11
#23So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/28/11 at 3:12pm
I'm going tonight! I cannot WAIT! I never got to see it since I don't live in NY.
Chad Kimball is the man!
-Addy
-Addy
Updated On: 4/28/11 at 03:12 PM
#24So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?
Posted: 4/28/11 at 5:10pm
Director Don Roy King says future filming of Broadway Musicals depend on the success of Memphis in theaters, "crossing fingers".
http://www.livebway.com/article511.html
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
