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Chill with the condescension... You said you have mixed feelings about him spreading unverified stories — and then proceed to start a message board thread to spread them further. Just thought it was funny. 

Not sure how I feel about him telling tales with no proof to back him up. Opinions?"

You’re so conflicted that you promote/share/broadcast it further? 

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Why didn’t they go with the main girl from Broadway? Is the other girl more of a name?"

Probably because she’s now 29 (would have been 28 during filming) and they didn’t want to get slammed like the Evan Hansen adaptation with the almost 2 yrs younger Platt. The online sniping about Platt’s age has probably made them realize they made the right decision...  (while I didn’t l

joevitus said: "jpbran said: "Only true YA adaptions I can think of in recent memory are Be More Chills and The Lightning Thief; doubt people will be lining up to throw money at this trend anytime soon after those financial mis-fires."

Be More Chill. No "s.""

Yep, typo. 

Only true YA adaptions I can think of in recent memory are Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief; doubt people will be lining up to throw money at this trend anytime soon after those financial mis-fires. 

It’s a far smaller than usual audience of pre-screened front-line workers & invited groups who arrive together. B’way would have a tough time surviving with only 1/3 of the seats filled for social distancing. 

If musical vs. straight play, what about “I’ve Decided to Marry You” from Gentleman’s Guide to Murder?

JBroadway said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kelvin-Harrison-Jr-Joins-Peter-Dinklage-Led-CYRANO-Musical-Film-Adaptation-20200921

Kelvin Harrison Jr. announced to play Christian. Not sure who Brian Tyree Henry is supposed to be playing then.

Kind of odd (maybe a bit racist?) that BroadwayWorld published this press release and chose to show a photo of Dinklage rather than Harrison Jr, even though the whole point of the article was to announce Harrison

One factor out of most anyone’s control will be how many theaters are left when the dust settles... They’re sitting on tons of sometimes $$$ real estate, leased and/or aging equipment, etc. “Tenet” wasn’t the savior they expected it to be, and things are looking unlikely for ANY big releases over the next six months. (Marvel also just announced “Black Widow” being bumped to next year too; not a surprise.) 

 

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M’s instagram has been full of her collaborating on something with screenwriter Diabo Cody, who also happened to recently write the book for Jagged Little Pill. 

It’s gonna be no extra charge on Disney+ startling 12/4. Don’t have to immediately jump to the “find an illegal rip for free now!” Their industry is nearly as decimated as Broadway is... this is a $200m film with almost no theatrical release. 

She turns 60 in Dec. which won’t be long after shooting, if not at the tail end. Might be their thinking — he’s several years too old, so let’s balance it out with her being too old. 

There’s still more filming in GA now (or before shutdown I should say) than in CA. It’s crazy. Does seem to be forgotten... 

 

Wonder if they’re gonna do a live singing thing as most musicals have a period of studio pre-recording before shooting starts. As they’re still completing the cast I’d be surprised if tracks were already done. (UNLESS recording was done in secret and they’re just doling out the casting news to stay top o

Get excited every time this thread is updated thinking there’s news of a trailer.

My guess is like many others’: will be stunt/star-cast. (Hopefully with someone who can truly sing.) A pop or boy-band star... social media star? TV/movie actor? The show and music (and arguably The Who) are even less fresh/recognizable to audiences than in the early 90s, and they’ll want someone recognizable — and easily replaceable for a longer run. 

Kad said: "I did kind of have to roll my eyes at the clips of the live action remakes of Beauty of the Beast and Aladdin closing it out, which seemed like a Disney executive decision despite the existence of those remakes seeming like something Ashman would've fought against."

Cringey to me too... Can’t imagine Ashman sitting in on the auto-tune sessions for poor Emma Watson’s vocals. Yikes. But, as a lot of the doc was about his lasting lega

Regarding Love Victor, the Disney + “rules” clashed with that one due to some teen drinking, partying, etc. It’s one of their no-no’s supposedly. Didn’t stop a chunk of tiresome social media voices from calling for Disney’s head on a platter over perceived corporate homophobia and cowardice. (Yawn)

Really sucky news. Thoroughly enjoyed every weird, sometimes uncomfortable moment of this immersive experience. It’s like a smaller, less sweaty, less crowded, less tourist-filled, more “personal” Sleep No More. Went in April ‘19 and had planned on going again.