know its a joke that every movie gets a musical these days, but Broadway is days.But its true. So with that being shocked to see dont have stage versions.
for me Popeye(1980) honestly I'm shocked they haven't tried to do a stage version of that movie. I dont the sets would be a problem even the climax of the story with the octopus. In fact I think it might do better as a stage version then a flim version. The only reason I can think Viacom not making it into a movie is they would need Disney persimmon as Popeye (1980) was a Disney co production .
Also The Apple and Shock Treatment but I can see why those haven't gotten a stage version.
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for me Popeye(1980) honestly I'm shocked they haven't tried to do a stage version of that movie. I dont the sets would be a problem even the climax of the story with the octopus. In fact I think it might do better as a stage version then a flim version. The only reason I can think Viacom not making it into a movie is they would need Disney persimmon as Popeye (1980) was a Disney co production ."
"Sweet Haven" does seem like a decent live performance opening number, that could be expanded to introduce more of the town's residents. And if Ethan Slater isn't worried about being typecast as cartoon characters, I could see him as Popeye.
I don't care to see another jukebox, but CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC is a guilty pleasure. No big message or moral, just a fun time that might be a cute show in the spirit of PRISCILLA and HEAD OVER HEELS.
They did "Shock Treatment" in the UK in 2015, in a production that cut some of the film's screenplay and characters and instituted some of the material from the planned Rocky Horror sequels instead. Unfortunately, the rights situation surrounding it is complicated so it hasn't been produced since.
It's not a GREAT movie, but I really love There's No Business Like Show Business. And since we've been resurrecting the corpse of Irving Berlin for White Christmas and Holiday Inn, why not this too?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan/Heaven Can Wait (Although Damn Yankees is close enough!)
I'd like to see any of the Coen Brothers movies musicalized, especially Fargo or Raising Arizona.
I think quite a few of John Irving's books could be musicalized (his characters are so quirky and detailed). The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules (among others) have already been made as movies, but I think the plot for Until I Find You, with its lead character being an actor, might be a better choice for a musical.
darquegk said: "They did "Shock Treatment" in the UK in 2015, in a production that cut some of the film's screenplay and characters and instituted some of the material from the planned Rocky Horror sequels instead. Unfortunately, the rights situation surrounding it is complicated so it hasn't been produced since."
Which is a shame, as I got to catch it in London and really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect, but exponentially better than the movie.
At the risk of sounding macabre, I suspect that when Richard O'Brien dies, a fair amount of his more restricted materials- including production rights for his non-Rocky-Horror musicals- may suddenly become available quickly.
It's not exactly a movie musical, but in terms of structure, I'm surprised that Girls Just Want to Have Fun hasn't been made into a stage musical. It's begging to be one!
Doctor Dolittle had a London run at the Hammersmith Apollo, with animatronic animals including Julie Andrews as a parrot, and it also toured the UK, both with Philip Schofield as Dolittle. It also toured with Tommy Steele.
I’m surprised Mulan and Hercules didn’t make it to Broadway yet out of all the other Disney animated movies from the 90’s. Or any other animated film by whoever Ferngully, Thumbelina Pebble and the Penguin Cats Don’t Dance or Quest for Camelot
I was I was totally obsessed with the Apple when it first came out and was hoping there be a stage version. When I finally bought the DVD when it came out I realized it had not aged all that well. Still could be campy fun.
Pernigraniline said: "ggersten said: "Excluding Disney shows:
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Doctor Dolittle had a London run at the Hammersmith Apollo, with animatronic animals including Julie Andrews as a parrot, and it also toured the UK, both with Philip Schofield as Dolittle. It also toured with Tommy Steele."
Wow. I did not know that...And WIkipedia says there even was an (aborted) US tour. So, take it off the list!
You could get rid of Sweethaven entirely and make the opening Blow Me Down. Honestly Sweethaven is pointless number becuse Blow Me Down dose the same and job Sweethaven intronceding the town and we learn about popye as a character
If the supporting characters were fleshed out, YOUNG AT HEART might work. But I don't think we want to watch an entire evening of some guy singing to his piano.