New ABBA guys' musical replacing Color Purple at Broadway?

[jpbran]

This Playbill article talks about the new musical "Kristina" by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson that may be heading to NYC after a lawsuit win. Then the last line says:

"The Broadway Theatre, currently hosting The Color Purple, is considered to be a possible venue for the musical."

I thought CP was doing well and in for a long run... Is it due to move?

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/106831.html

[theaterdude87]

it is doing ok. Hopefully they will get a boost from 'tasia.

[FOAnatic]

Plus, that article mentions no tentative date.

It could be years from now.

[jpbran]

I figured it might be a while...

Just seems kinda morbid. Waiting for a show to eventually die... Kinda like saying, "I love grandma's house. Can't wait til it's ours."

[ABSteel]

The day Fantasia acts is the day I'll actually get my ass to NYC.

Which is never, cause she can't!

[millie_dillmount]

Just because Fantasia was in some crappy made-for-TV movie doesn't mean she won't be good in Color Purple.

I'm not saying she will or won't be good, but don't judge unless you have actually seen her in the role.

[ucjrdude902]

trust me when i say....OPRAH WILL NOT LET CP CLOSE!

[FindYourGrail]

The day Fantasia acts is the day I'll actually get my ass to NYC.

Which is never, cause she can't!

And the world heaves a collective sigh of relief.

[zepka102]

"Just seems kinda morbid. Waiting for a show to eventually die... Kinda like saying, "I love grandma's house. Can't wait til it's ours."


just wanted to point out that really made me laugh!

[ABSteel]

You're sighing because I won't visit your precious little city?

Who are you again?

Millie: If she can't play herself, how can she play someone else?

(I think she's an awful singer, too.)

[millie_dillmount]

Poor storyline/material can affect her acting.

Maybe she was trying to hard to be herself that she was coming off as something else...if that makes sense.

But, again, I'm saying...don't judge...you haven't seen her in Color Purple.

[LizzieCurry]

"Kristina" is not new.

[millie_dillmount]

I don't know anything about this musical. Are there any songs that appear in Mamma Mia in this musical? Or did ABBA specifically write songs for the musical?

[FOAnatic]

It's a brand new score.

No--it's all new music (well over ten years old now) and was a huge Swedish hit--and frankly I think it's quite gorgeous as much as I'm not usually into the Eruopean megamusical.

It's overall much more "classical" sounding than Chess--but think of that direction. This is NOT the thread for such snarkiness but frankly I'd be much more excited to see it than CP There have been some rights issues that have postponed the English language premiere--because of the story's ties to the US though they want to open it in Broadway (while I think opening in London would suit the show better... oh well)

http://www.icethesite.com/kristina.htm is just one of tons of sites

[Jimmcf]

I love the song Alice Ripley sang at Town Hall (and is on the Alice Ripley/Emily Skinner 'Raw At Town Hall' cd) - called "You Have To Be There."

It is incredibly gorgeous and moving.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Chita Rivera stunk at playing herself, in my honest opinion.

By the way, playing yourself is not really the easiest thing in the world. Granted, I joke about it, but I must credit her there: it is definately a challenge.

[sidneybruhl]

Not to threadjack, but ABSteel you need to visit the "precious little city" even if you don't see Fantasia in "The Color Purple." There is nothing like seeing a show on Broadway!

[Greekmusicalfan]

Actually, there is nothing like being in New York, even if you don't see a show !!!

And on topic, I'd love to see Christina, since I am sure it will be great, but as it has already been said, this could take years !

[Virgo]

"Millie: If she can't play herself, how can she play someone else?

(I think she's an awful singer, too.) "

How many times are you folks going to ask that question? You sound like broken records. You don't think she can sing? Don't buy her albums. You don't think she can act? Don't tune in to her tv movie or go see her star on broadway. If you do none of that then we don't have to hear all the complaining. You're probably just jealous because you can't act or sing and never will be an extra on broadway let alone a lead bringing in 2 million dollars before you even step on the stage.

[sweeedboy]

I think people are going to be surprised at Kristina. The music is absolutely breathtaking. The thing I am super curious about is the running time. Didn't the original run almost 4 hours!? The cd is definitely one of my fav's and I think everyone should check it out.

I had no idea Alice Ripley sang that song!? I imagine it is the '11'oclock' number Du Maste Finnas? That song is insane!

[Mister Matt]

Du Maste Finnas is an incredible song! I do hope Kristina comes to Broadway. I have dying to see the show after hearing the gorgeous music.

Who is Apostrophe Tasia?

[Fosse76]

"'The Broadway Theatre, currently hosting The Color Purple, is considered to be a possible venue for the musical.'

I thought CP was doing well and in for a long run... Is it due to move?"

It's probably just wishful thinking. Don't producers often voice interest in theatres which are already occupied?

[ClumsyDude15]

"trust me when i say....OPRAH WILL NOT LET CP CLOSE!"

She won't.
She won't let anything OPRAH branded go down.
Without a fight, of course.

[sweeedboy]

So I just downloaded Alice Ripley singing "You Have to Be There." It is SOOO odd to hear the song without it's original GORGEOUS accompanyment. I think lyrically it needs a bit of work at the beginning. It's a bit too melodramatic in it's translation. Some of it works very well, but some is just a little too 'wow this was obviously translated.'