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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical

Elibal

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#1
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:08pm

I'm gonna say P!nk and Coldplay.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#2
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:36pm

COLDPLAY?

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#3
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:53pm

FindingNamo said: "COLDPLAY?

Well, they sort of started one: https://youtu.be/zs7xO5P3Az4

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#4
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:58pm

Janelle Monae

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#5
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:00pm

I guess if I imagine something that works less well than "Spidey: Turn off Your Audience," then I can see what a Coldplay musical might be like.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#6
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:25pm

Ben Foooooooooooolds

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#7
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:26pm

Writing a song, even albums full of songs is not the same as writing a score.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#8
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:35pm

Rebecca Sugar, creator of "Steven Universe"

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#9
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:42pm

Andrew Lloyd Webber? Surely, law of averages states, if he keeps trying eventually he will write a decent musical

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#10
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:48pm

Regina Spektor

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#11
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:49pm

On this note, can someone explain how Sara Bareilles has injected herself into the contemporary musical theatre lexicon? Waitress, and now planning on writing more for the stage? How/why?

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#12
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:50pm

Also, I'm not sure she could write for the stage, but I am SO down for Lady Gaga performing on Broadway at some point.

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#13
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:52pm

She had mt in her background, and has always loved it. Google some of her Waitress interviews, she talks about it.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#14
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:53pm

BROOOOOOOCE!!!

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#15
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:54pm

There are so many talented people, musicians, writers out there in the world but until someone gives them a chance...you just never know. The Steven Universe and Crystal Gems is a great example; another new musical I caught yesterday was Crazy Ex Girlfriend, that really shows promise too. Santino Fontana and Rebecca Bloom are in that. I wish Parker and Stone would write another musical too.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#16
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:23pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "On this note, can someone explain how Sara Bareilles has injected herself into the contemporary musical theatre lexicon? Waitress, and now planning on writing more for the stage? How/why?"

Who cares? If she's enjoyed crafting Waitress' score that much and wants to give writing for the theatre another go, good for her. There's no guarantee that her next show will be produced, but enthusiastic writers wanting to contribute to the canon is something to celebrate rather than something to tear down.

Updated On: 10/18/15 at 05:23 PM

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#17
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:28pm

Owl City

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#18
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:29pm

Beyoncé. Regina Spector. Demi Lavato.

And I remember this musical I remember their brilliance And I might never sleep again...

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#19
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:31pm

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#20
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:57pm

None of them. It take years and years to learn to create a musical. We went through the era of Jukebox musicals, now we are in the era of pop artists writing musicals. Let's put an end to this now instead of encouraging it.
Cyndi Lauper's score for Kinky Boots was awful. Tim Minchin isn't really a pop writer, although I am sure someone will dispute that. His songs always told a story in a different way. He came the closest.
Let's not cheapen the art form by encouraging this.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#21
Posted: 10/18/15 at 6:17pm

Regina Spektor was tapped to write songs for a musical, I believe it was a Cinderella musical. That was years ago so I'm assuming it went nowhere. I would love for her to finally have a show on Broadway.

Other than her: Fiona Apple, Jesse Lacy of Brand New, Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, and Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls even created a cabaret show called Onion Cellar)

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Updated On: 10/18/15 at 06:17 PM

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#22
Posted: 10/18/15 at 7:33pm

Does Seth MacFarlane fit into this category? I'd really like to see him write a musical (but not necessarily a Family Guy one). I think he said his dream job would be a Broadway composer.

Updated On: 10/18/15 at 07:33 PM

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#23
Posted: 10/18/15 at 7:48pm

If we're talking musical artists, a lot of the above options wouldn't work since a majority of them don't even write their own music. If anything, they co-write and that can mean any level of contribution.

If we're talking about comedic artists, I would love to see Tina Fey write something for Amy Poehler for the stage. I think Amy is an all around fantastic comedian and she has a great voice (here).

As for musical artists, I would love to see a score written by Sia, especially if it were for a really emotional, contemporary piece like Next to Normal or Rent. She's been around for a long time and I think she really knows her craft well. I also love how she can write songs of all different types, that are pleasing to the ear, yet still carry a emotional value to them. I think it's really important for a composer writing for Broadway to be experienced with telling stories through music and I think Sia does that perfectly.

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Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical#24
Posted: 10/18/15 at 11:14pm

Marian The Librarian said: "Does Seth MacFarlane fit into this category? I'd really like to see him write a musical (but not necessarily a Family Guy one). I think he said his dream job would be a Broadway composer. "

I'd be totally down for that if his musical didn't include the usual shtick that we see in Family Guy, Ted, etc. Something new would be great.

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