NBC Live Musicals Sep 7
2019, 02:06:28 AM
The producers said they wanted to do Mamma Mia the year they ended up doing Hairspray, but the rights were tied up with the sequel.
I think they’re done with these for now. There are only so many shows with the kind of broad appeal and recognition they need.
Mistakes on cast albums Aug 26
2019, 06:17:23 PM
In “Normal American Boy” on the Bye Bye Birdie OBCR, you can hear a chorus girl confidently come in too early on I think the second “Fine upstanding...”
Anyone know who's writing thatDeath Becomes Hermusical? I remember Joe Iconis wrote a cabaret song based on the movie at some point.
I want to say the rumor was Frankel and Korie, but it was never substantiated.
She’s also been trying to do a Dolly musical or movie forever. And at one point she was rumored to be a contender for a Hello, Dolly revival before Bette finally said yes.
Cutting songs from a performance Aug 11
2019, 01:23:20 AM
Alexis Smith cut “Could I Leave You?” from several performances of Follies during the Boston try-out due to illness.
Your Dream Production Aug 8
2019, 03:16:21 AM
Donna Murphy in Gypsy, Jane Krakowski in Mame, Laura Benanti and Kelli O’Hara in Passion, Nicole Kidman in Streetcar.
NOWaWarning said: "Am I missing something? Is Blanchard more than just a passable singer?"
Yes, I'm afraid you are (missing something).
I don’t mean any disrespect toward Tammy Blanchard as I am a big fan of hers. I’ve just never seen her in a musical where she displayed the pipes Audrey typically has. In Gypsy, How to Succeed, and Into the Woods, she struck me as a great actress who could carry a tune. Not a bring down the ho
Has Wicked Been Updated Over the Years? Jul 17
2019, 07:29:27 PM
Glinda’s costumes went through some changes when they mounted the tour and all the other productions followed suit. Didn’t they also recently add/change one of the Morrible costumes giving her a green version of her first costume?
I HATE people saying it’s an all female creative team. WHAT about lighting, sound, backstage, props, casting, marketing and so on.
I don’t think anyone is meaning to leave those people out. When people say the creative team, they’re typically referring specifically to the writers and director. It’s just common theatre shorthand.
Everyone involved should be very proud of this run. I didn’t think this show would last a year with
Revive Any Show Jul 5
2019, 05:13:29 AM
Side Show before the revisions
I sincerely hope you can understand the difference in feeling icky because someone is a Disney villain and feeling icky because you're seeing a metaphor for centuries of racial tension and disrespect played out on screen.
I do understand the difference. What I mean is that if one chooses to read the film with that subtext, then it is a good thing that the movie is portraying Ursula and her acts as truly evil and negative.
There are going to be some seriously icky undertones to having a white Ursula try to steal the voice of a black Ariel.
Well I think icky undertones are just fine for the villain of the piece.
Live Action Little Mermaid - Ursula? Jun 30
2019, 09:43:34 PM
I’d be surprised if Rebel Wilson’s name isn’t in the mix, even if she’s not my personal choice. My choice would be for this film to burn in Development Hell for all eternity.
Is a Toni Colette led MAME Revival Coming? Jun 28
2019, 02:32:36 AM
I think her name and the show would sell great for a limited run. And if it gets good reviews, awards, etc., that could keep it running even longer. And they could get some great replacements to take over just like in the original run.
