So now Martin Charnin is jumping on the Witches broomstick and bringing BROOM HILDA:THE MUSICAL to Broadway. People who complain that there are too many "Gay" musicals can now shift focus to the "Witch" musicals. I predict we will see WITCHES OF EASTWICK, BEWITCHED:THE MUSICAL and perhaps even CASPER AND WENDY in the next couple of seasons.
"Dark of the Moon" is an excellent play. Witch boy...
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
Dark of the Moon is a haunting love story, based on the folk song “The Ballad of Barbara Allen,” and tells the story of a witch boy who must give up his magical powers if he is to keep the love of the very human Barbara.
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
The plot of Bewitched: The Musical would kill two niches with one show. The role of Darrin would be played by different actors in act one and act two. At the end of act two, the second Darrin would come out of the closet and hook up with Uncle Arthur and Serena would congratulate him for no longer being so uptight.
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
The score could be all Donna Summer songs and the cast would feature Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Matthew Morrison, Norbert Leo Butz (with optional Taye Diggs), Raul Esparza and Gavin Creel.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Harvey needs to stay exactly where he is. There are enough of people leaving Hairspray these days.
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
But you youngsters here, don't you know the most famous "witch" play of the last 50 years was widely known to be a codified representation of gay life? I'm speaking of course about BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE. Everyone wore black, there was a big ol cat on stage, and it took place in arty Greenwhich Village -- yes, it was that fresh.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
Namo, do not forget Uncle Arthur, Doctor Bombay and Endora.
"Life is not measured by the number
of breaths we take, but by moments
that take our breath away."
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
but how to dance in the rain."
I've heard a bit of the concept cd of Charnin's Broom Hilda, mostly an unknown studio cast(some funny performances though), but Andrea McArdle is in terrific voice on it as Broomhilda herself, but it's not the whole show. A friend worked on it and she raved about the music, who knows maybe he'll strike gold twice with something from the funny papers?
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium's
Liable to walk upon the scene
You are correct BOJ, the music being used is from Leroy Anderson's vast catalog, but from what I heard on the disc Charnin has written some very clever lyrics, that keep in perfect spirit to the comic strip. Only question I had upon hearing it is that the score might be a tad too "lush" for the subject matter.
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium's
Liable to walk upon the scene