Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
#1Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:11pm
Just last night I was talking to a friend who said he wished "Jojo Rabbit" was a musical, and I said "it has Off-Broadway written all over it, we'll have heard the first song within ten years." This made me think: besides the projects that you personally WISH would become musicals, what have you seen or read that you immediately realized "there's no way this one doesn't get an adaptation sometime soon?"
#2Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:17pm
Hocus Pocus. I'd be shocked if Disney didn't have some people developing it.
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#3Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:24pm
Crazy Rich Asians and Love Simon. I'd say in the next 2-4 years
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magictodo123
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/19
#4Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:24pm
Kad said: "Hocus Pocus. I'd be shocked if Disney didn't have some people developing it."
You're SO right. I completely agree.
I still don't understand why they haven't tried to pursue Hunchback more. I guess some of the themes are darker Disney, but still.
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#5Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:25pm
Kad said: "Hocus Pocus. I'd be shocked if Disney didn't have some people developing it."
Allegedly it's not broadway-bound because it's a limited season, Aug-mid Nov, and couldn't really turn a profit. They still might attempt in a White Christmas way where there are multiple tours going at once. They'd likely make all their money with every regional, school, etc doing it every year, though.
#6Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 1:28pm
The Greatest Showman. With or without Hugh. Can add more songs, make it a spectacle, I’d be shocked if it never happened.
Also second Love Simon. Has lots of potential to work as a musical but I think they’d need a decent star to sell. I also just love Nick Robinson so much for so many reasons I don’t want anyone else in the role.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#7Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 3:21pm
13 Going On 30 was in development a while back.
#8Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 3:22pm
50 First Dates could be an interesting musical, and Notting Hill. Most popular rom-coms really.
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#9Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 3:46pm
I've always said The House Bunny starring Annaleigh Ashford would be exquisite.
#10Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 4:36pm
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#11Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 4:48pm
Mister Matt said: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
This would be joyous. Mama Mia with a decent story and some genuine laughs.
bwaylyric
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
#13Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 5:42pm
jbroadway4 said: "I've always saidThe House Bunnystarring Annaleigh Ashfordwould be exquisite."
This is the most brilliant idea I’ve heard all day
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#14Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 5:48pm
I always felt that Radio Days would make a good musical, but then I also thought that Bulletys Over Broadway would.
Also, 4 Weddings and a Funeral.
#15Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:04pm
Miss Congeniality with Sutton.
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#16Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:04pm
Can we get a Tesori “Blue Jasmine.”
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#17Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:19pm
I think if Beetlejuice can make it on Broadway, Hocus Pocus can SURELY pull off the same feat. Maybe just not at the same time...
Echoing Rocketman and The Greatest Showman. Throwing Step Up, Juno and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen in the ring.
I truly believe that with the right team and concept, Love, Simon could be the next Dear Evan Hansen.
#18Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:41pm
Not a movie, but surely a game of thrones musical will eventually come about.
Call Me By Your Name is probably in the cards.
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GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#19Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:46pmI could easily see CMBYN as a play.
#20Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 7:06pm
I could see CMBYN as either a play with music (lovely romantic Italian music) or a musical. Elio's 11 o'clock number could be amazingly moving if well written.
#21Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 7:39pm
I'm surprised that no one has taken a crack at adapting Across the Universe for the stage.
Joviedamian
Broadway Star Joined: 11/9/10
#22Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 8:22pm
" I'm surprised that no one has taken a crack at adapting Across the Universe for the stage."
If I remember correctly, they were going to put it the stage a few years after the movie came out, but it became too expensive.
Here's the article from 2017:
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190452/let-it-be-julie-taymor-is-ready-to-bring-her-beatles-movie-musical-across-the-universe-to-broadway/
LLW2
Understudy Joined: 5/27/18
#23Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 8:43pm
I have aways thought that Chappaquiddick will be a musical eventually.
#24Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 8:44pm50 First Dates is in development- a song from it was featured in a women writers of musical theatre showcase in October.
magictodo123
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/19
#25Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably
Posted: 11/6/19 at 9:42pm
DEFINITELY agree with Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen—I was saying that recently!!
I’d love Pitch Perfect but I don’t think that’s likely
