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MEMPHIS in movie theaters Reviews

TaleofTwo

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MEMPHIS in movie theaters Reviews#1
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

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#2
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:46pm

I'm going to try to make it to one of the showings.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#2
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:49pm

I'm going tomorrow!

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#3
Posted: 4/27/11 at 12:53pm

it would be nice if they actually put it close to a city like dc.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#4
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

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#5
Posted: 4/27/11 at 1:17pm

I haven't purchased my tickets, but I plan on going.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#6
Posted: 4/27/11 at 1:20pm

I'm going Saturday night in Jersey.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#7
Posted: 4/27/11 at 2:22pm

It has a weird schedule here in TO. This Thurs, then NEXT Wed & Thurs and then Sun.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#8
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:26pm

Going 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?!

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#9
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:32pm

probably friday

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#10
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:34pm

I will be going tomorrow in Los Angeles.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#11
Posted: 4/27/11 at 3:47pm

I 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.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#12
Posted: 4/27/11 at 4:01pm

I hope the combo of this, Earnest, and Company lead to more show filmings.

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#13
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

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#14
Posted: 4/27/11 at 5:16pm

I'll be seeing it Saturday night.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#15
Posted: 4/27/11 at 5:23pm

Tuesday night in Framingham, MA

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#16
Posted: 4/27/11 at 6:09pm

I'm going to see it this weekend in PA.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#17
Posted: 4/27/11 at 6:54pm

I 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.

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#18
Posted: 4/27/11 at 8:33pm

I am hoping to get there this weekend. Does anyone know if it will be released on dvd?

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#19
Posted: 4/27/11 at 9:30pm

Yup! DVD and Blu-Ray!

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#20
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

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Updated On: 4/28/11 at 12:43 AM

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#21
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

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#22
Posted: 4/28/11 at 1:41pm

I'll be going Saturday night

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#23
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.

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Updated On: 4/28/11 at 03:12 PM

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So, who's going to see MEMPHIS in movie theaters?#24
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

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