2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"
2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"
RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#12017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:10pm
With Jennifer Lopez. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/27/bye-bye-birdie-jennifer-lopez-nbc-live-musical?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter
What. Huh. I'm confused and shocked right now.
#22017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:11pm
No thank you.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#32017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:14pm
This is so random to have announced this so early, and before Hairspray has even been on. Weird.
Interesting all these "Live!" musicals are shows we have either famous film versions of, or shows that have already been made into TV movies after a film. I'm guessing Annie, Cinderella, The Music Man, and Gypsy will all be slated next.
"Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. Have you guys heard about fidget spinners!?" ~Patti LuPone
Updated On: 10/27/16 at 11:14 PM
#42017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:15pm
Oh, good. We need another version of this show.
#52017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:15pm
Why not! I'm excited.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#62017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:17pm
At least this version will actually have a Spanish Rose.
#82017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:18pm
Are we going to start the dreamcasting now?
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#92017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:20pm
It's over a year away. Can we at least wait until Hairspray is done?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#102017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:20pm
Alright, I'm gonna be the one to say it:
Fire Zadan and Meron, NBC. They are not doing you any favors.
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Luscious
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#122017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:20pm
Works for me! Excited about it! And announcing it early is actually great press for the upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE! The rest of the casting will be interesting. Let the casting wish lists begin!
smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#132017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:25pm
Perfect world choice for Albert: Rob McClure or Joseph Gordon Levitt (but too young for Lopez).
Worst case scenario: Stamos again
#142017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:32pm
Granted we had the TV version 22 years ago, I think this is exciting, there's no denying that Jennifer is pretty prefect for the role. I've suggested her before, and finally an actual Spanish Rose. I'm very curious to see how she'll handle singing a musical theater score live, I am sure she's going to do a lot of vocal work.
Updated On: 10/27/16 at 11:32 PM#152017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:36pm
Who are we thinking for Kim?
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#162017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:39pm
I bet they'll go for an unknown, like they did for Dorothy and Tracy. Albert, Conrad, and Mae will undoubtedly be big names.
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
BroadwayMan5
Featured Actor Joined: 7/30/15
#182017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:59pm
I think NPH would be a good Albert. I agree that they'll try to have big names for Albert, Conrad, and Mae. Probably Mr. McAfee too
#192017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/27/16 at 11:59pm
i actually think this is a great idea. sure, there was that not-great version from the 90's but I think J-Lo is perfect for the role. hope they get a good supporting cast!
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#202017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:01am
Rosie O'Donnell for Mama. Is she old enough?
AKarp2013
Broadway Star Joined: 7/25/11
#212017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:03am
I could see them casting Lilla Crawford for Kim. Is she too young though?
Whateverjsays
Featured Actor Joined: 7/12/16
#222017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:07am
Can JLo sing it though? Based on her last few albums she hasn't been at her best vocally. Let alone sing anything live, uses auto tune and lip syncs frequently. I'm curious to see how she'll do. I love her as an actress and do enjoy her music,don't get me wrong, I just wonder if she has the chops for it
#232017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:09am
Answered my own question: Tyne Daly was 49 for the 1995 movie, Maureen Stapleton was 38! for the 1963 musical and Jayne Houdyshell was 56 for the last Broadway production. Rosie is 56. (I did my birthday math very quickly, so I could be off) :)
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#242017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:20am
I don't know how to feel yet. I don't automatically hate it or love it. I'm kind of glad they cast Rosie first. I like the score enough that I could probably sit through this. Rocky Horror was easy to sit through for that reason. Peter Pan was a struggle. Sure, they could have chosen a more interesting show but it wasn't exactly unexpected.
#252017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:45am
Does anyone really get excited about these 'live musicals' any more? Not me-but still read what others have to say.
I don't get to see them 'live' but have bought Sound of Music and Peter Pan on DVD--have yet to watch them and skip/read some threads about the broadcasts.
Rocky Horror intrigues as I remember sneaking out to watch the original as I knew Jim Sharman and Hairspray could be fun. Again--will wait for the DVD to reserve judgement.
Birdie was the first musical I ever saw in Brisbane Queensland/Australia--had a major affect on my life[style].
SL
