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dramamama611 said: "The same title i always write whenever this thread comes up (which is often):

The Princess Bride

Disney holds the rights.

 

BwayGeek2 said: "I would actually love to see Pride and Prejudice as a musical!"

There have only been about 10 different versions. Also Sense and Sensibility. Enough already.

 

 

Not to take anything away from this great ensemble cast, but I think it says a lot about the writing of an excellent play, that it can be recast without much angst. Eventually, everyone needs to move on artistically--look at HAMILTON.  Good for them. Both plays were life changing for the actors in different ways.

And there is a female book writer.

IdinaBellFoster said: "I still can’t believe there isn’t 1 woman on the creative team."

Yup . . . and check out the creative team on TOOTSIE.  There was a subversive feminist viewpoint in the movie, due in no small part I think, with in inclusion of Elaine May on the script.  Take note . . . she's still around and still brilliant.

Multicultural casting

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/26/entertainment/la-et-cm-glenglarry-review-20120927

 

hamiltonstradition said: "bwayboy22 said: "I know Idina was attached in either a workshop or a reading of this, do people think she would take over for Elizabeth Stanley were this to come in?"

I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Stanley, so I hope not!"

Never been a Menzel fan.  Always want to like her, but find her range as an actor limited. 

SomethingPeculiar said: "Jerry Zaks: "I can open BRONX TALE and HELLO DOLLY within the same season!"

Scott Ellis: "Hold my beer. I can preview/open KISS ME KATE and TOOTSIE within 68 days!""

I hate KISS ME KATE. And I think it is unfortunate that Mr. Ellis only seems comfortable working with men on his creative teams. 

markypoo said: "Broadway Concierge:

The statement you made about the show's potential merits echo precesely the hopes that everyone and their brother - Ken Mandelbaum leading the pack - had for The Goodbye Girl back in 1992; with its killer-diller star wattage and music by Marvin Hamlisch.
Couldn't miss.
And it too opened at the Marquis."

And NICK AND NORA with Joanna Gleason . . . what could go wrong?

carolinaguy said: "The book writer causes me some concern here. What in his past work would lead us to believe he's up to the task of adapting one of the great comedy film scripts to the stage?"

Well founded concern . . .

YvanEhtNioj said: "massofmen said: "Death sentence. Thats too bad. I had high hopes for this show."



Why do you say that?

"Marriott is the kiss of death".  It's cursed, I tell 'ya . . . cursed!

 

 

Baldly: without any extra detail or explanation; plainly; bluntly.

 

John Adams said: "RE: Katrina Lenk as Satine

I think some folks aren't familiar with how talented and versatile she is. Don't be so quick to pigeon-hole her because of her outstanding work on Broadway.

Someone asked, "Can she dance?" Yes. She's played Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, and Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Her dancing skills are excellent. You can rent/view Indecent to see small examples of her dance skills.

Yeah, we heard you . . . I just don't think we cared all that much.

 

ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "Should mostly theatre people stay in their lane as well?"

Probably.

 

I think she's a terrific actress and does very well in all she does, but she should have not signed on for 8 shows if she couldn't handle it. That's the nature of the beast and a lot of people do it. She should have signed on for a reduced schedule up front.  And I think you can figure out what a common idiom like "stay in your lane" means.