After NBC announced that it was canceling Hair Live!, I started wondering what show they were working on for this Christmas. Bob Greenblatt said this in an interview: "We tend to take them one year at a time. They're enormous undertakings. And there aren't a lot of shows you can get the rights to. We have an idea for a live musical for Christmas, but I can't talk about that yet." We also know that they're focusing on musicals that have wider appeal. So any guesses?
First off, Dove would KILL Elle (in a good way), and I think that Legally Blonde Live! would be a lot of fun. I do think that there may be an issue with MTV and the Broadway tape, etc., but I think that they could work it out. Legally is embarking on a new national tour soon, so maybe not until the tour ends but yes, I'm all for it. (Also, I don't think it would work as a Christmas show just because of the sexual innuendos, etc. but maybe a January or summer slot!)
I said this in a different thread, but I think Little Shop would be a great choice. The music is really accessible to a non-Broadway crowd, it's family friendly enough, and they could get some great talent.
...I wouldn't argue with Jake Gyllenhaal reprising his City Center role. He killed it.
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Posted: 2/5/19 at 10:55pm