Frozen Headed to Broadway!

[AEA AGMA SM]

"Jesus. The movie is still out in theaters and people are already discussing the Tony Nominations it will/should receive?"

Not just what nominations it will receive, but what it will win. Talk about a prime example of putting the cart before the horse.

[Liza's Headband]

Holy crap. I can't believe people are talking about Tony awards and special effects and a website. The stage adaptation hasn't even been written, yet.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Calm down, guys. I was just guessing for fun. Geeze.

[PattyO'Furniture]

What a beautiful cover of "Let it Go":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAJYk1jOhzk (in case Optional Link doesn't work)
Africanized Tribal Cover

[beautywickedlover]

Kristen Bell said she would like to star in the stage adaptation.


Kristen Bell is interested in returning for 'Frozen' stage version

[Colle]

Depending on how long they take(and they don't want to rush it so it can be done well), I can see Kristen returning to the role of Anna on broadway.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

It's a no from Jonathan Groff.

So, we have yes from both Kristin and Idina and a no from Jonathan. I am guessing it'll be no from Santino (since he has said he'll no longer play prince characters, minus the rumored sequel if they redeem Hans like Santino has said) and a definite yes from Josh (since he obviously loves this character like crazy).


Jonathan Groff on Starring in Broadway's FROZEN 'I'm Not as Hot as My Character'

[ShakinBaconGirl]

There is no way Idina would star as Elsa on Broadway.

[jbroadway4]

Lena Hall as Elsa. Done!

[hundredsofhats]

[As another point of reference, were there legitimate, confirmed by Disney, talks of and ALADDIN or LITTLE MERMAID musical just after the success of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST? They always seemed like they began development later on since they premiered so long after their film releases.]

Sorry, this is a while back.

In one interview, Chad Beguelin said he started work on Aladdin five years ago, so I guess that's 2009. If there was any official talk between 2007 and 2009, it didn't get out onto the internet.

[haterobics]

Hard to cast a show with appropriate ages until we know what year the show will happen... if they are age-appropriate now, they will likely be too old for the show if/when it finally happens.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Later in the interview, Del Vecho stated that "it's too early" to talk about a big screen sequel but that development on the Broadway adaptation of FROZEN is well underway. "There's no specific timeline for that. Jen will be involved in that, Chris will be involved. It'll get produced from our theatrical unit. That's the next logical step for the project," he said.


Story of Frozen Special Reflects on Movie's Magic; Producer Confirms Broadway Plans

[Sutton Ross]

I just saw this movie, for the first time, last night. It was cute, but considering the obsession everyone has with it, and the money its made, I thought it was just going to be this incredible film. Not at all. I liked the winter scenes, but the characters weren't great and but it was a very meh message. I also think they were setting it up for Broadway the entire time, since there were someone singing a song every 5 minutes. Disney is so gross. No desire to this on stage.

[Mr. Nowack]

Songs came frequently??? What a shame, it being a musical and all.

Also, there are hardly any songs in the latter two thirds so its kind of a moot point.

[Sutton Ross]

I'm aware it was a musical, but it seemed like the characters were singing every 5 minutes. Lame.

[EvanK]

In Evita the characters don't stop singing... or in Les Mis... or in a lot of shows... does that make them lame?

[Sutton Ross]

You have just described two Broadway musicals. So no, that would not be lame. I'm talking about a movie, which has nothing to do with sung through musicals. I checked recent Disney scores, and this one did have a lot more sung songs.

[Mr. Nowack]

^^^^^^
I actually admired it for having more music. Tangled, while lovely, had very few songs and I wish there had been more like in Frozen.

[Sutton Ross]

That's really interesting you said that, because I felt exactly the opposite. I enjoyed Tangled and thought the amount of songs were just right.

[Mr. Nowack]

I do tend to love my musicals to be a bit oversaturated. Different tastes I guess.

[Mister Matt]

Including the snippet Reindeer Are Better Than People and the one reprise, Frozen had 9 songs. Here's how it stacked up (more or less, depending on how you "count" the tracks) against other Disney renaissance animated musical features (original release versions including reprises and splits):

Little Mermaid - 9
Beauty and the Beast - 9
Aladdin - 8
Lion King - 5
Hunchback of Notre Dame - 9
Pocahontas - 11
Hercules - 8
Mulan - 4
Tarzan - 6
Emperor's New Groove - 5
Home on the Range - 5
Enchanted - 3
Princess and the Frog - 10
Tangled - 9

As you can see, Disney has just been returning to their more popular format. I really didn't find Frozen to have contain any unusual amount of singing compared to the likes of Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast or Aladdin. I couldn't get excited about seeing Frozen, but once I did, I totally got the hype. I do think it is one of Disney's best and I love the songs. Even the sidekick song, where I think Disney often fell flat, was hilarious and charming.

I also admit to being one of the few who adored the Princess and the Frog score. I just loved how Disney took the old formula and turned it on its head to create something new and original, yet looked and felt classic.

[Sutton Ross]

Not counting the reprises, orchestral score or song at the end credits, Tangled only has 7 songs. Pocahontas had way less songs than 11, I'm looking at the track listing right now.

[Wilmingtom]

The prospect of a Broadway adaptation begs the question, "Why?" The movie is perfectly charming and the effects are terrific but could never be recreated on the stage as effectively. If you can't improve the storytelling of the film, what's the point?

[Elfuhbuh]

"If you can't improve the storytelling of the film, what's the point?"

$$$$$

[Sutton Ross]

[darquegk]

Beyond the money, I'll say one other thing- "Frozen" is going to have a place in the entertainment history books and some trivia contests for "Let it Go" and its unexpected success as a single (and not the pop version, but the character version). When was the last time a musical song, and not a cover of one, cracked the top 10 and stayed there?