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A new trailer for the Birmingham Production of Becoming Nancy. I believe 10/15 is opening night. Becoming Nancy - Official Trailer - YouTube

Broadwayworld review
"[Y]ou might want to call the production a jukebox musical. But it really doesn’t play like one. The songs flow seamlessly with the plot and fit in remarkably well. The tunes, mostly written in the 60s and 70s, have a contemporary feel to them and never feel outdated."
Review: MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse (broadwayworld.com)

New York Stage review
"So kudos to whoever matched the music to the moments – as a guess, Bass and Harvey – though at least one of the song choices is less than felicitous. Leung, a more flamboyant George than Everett but equally suave and likable, deserves a better showcase than “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” conceived as an unmotivated Gene Kelly tribute with a full complement of yellow umbrellas."
From Maine: My Best Friend's Wedding Deserves a Grateful RSVP - New York Stage Review (nystagereview.com)

Portland Press Herald review
"At roughly two hours and 25 minutes, plus intermission, it would likely benefit from just a bit of judicious editing... And a couple of tunes are more show-slowing than show-stopping."

In its unveiling at Ogunquit, ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ overflows with memorable songs (pressherald.com)

The film was adorable fluff. The title song was catchy but the other songs faded from my mind as soon as they were done. There were a lot of subplots for the New Yorkers Mrs. Claus meets. I'll be curious to see which they flesh out on stage.

Becoming Nancy begins performances at the Birmingham Rep on October 7, 2024. It's good fortune that this is timed with the release of Heartstopper season three. There's an audience for a good boy meets boy musical. It's surprising how few there are. Particularly ones where no one dies. 

They've recorded six songs and posted them online. You can listen to them on Spotify or on the production website. Becoming Nancy Musical - Official Website

Becoming Nancy | Birmingham Rep (birmingham-rep.co.uk)

Becoming Nancy - Rehearsal Room Teaser (youtube.com)

 

 

Re: The Lady's Paying being cut.

I was wondering why no one was discussing that scene. All the shock over Joe in his skivvies at curtain when Michael Xavier was stripped to his in that song, and into a tight swimsuit during the title song.

The 2019 production at Chicago's Porchlight production had the tailors aggressively stripping off Joe's clothes. It was the gayest moment in the show. 

Movie Joanne Casting Brainstorm

(This has been discussed on other threads, but since I'm on a roll)

Living actresses who've played her on Broadway

• Patti LuPone
• Debra Monk
• Jennifer Simard
• Barbara Walsh

Potentially appropriate actresses who've sung on screen recently

• Christine Baranski 
• Viola Davis 
• Taraji P. Henson
• Nicole Kidman 

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What songs / scenes would you cut to get a screenplay under two hours?

My votes:

• Sorry-Grateful - thematically appropriate but slow.
• Have I Got a (Guy/Girl) for You - a film can speed things up with montages
• Marry Me a Little - A great song but it's already optional. Save it for the end credits? 
• Tick Tock - speed this up or thread the fantasy throughout the film?
   

I'd have preferred a pro shot of the stage production. Sondheim shows work better that way. And the PBS productions from the 80's introduced generations to his works.

Joevitus, we're as likely to get a Bobby as a Bobbi if a film is made. But I'd prefer a Bobbi as I think Marrianne Elliot's revision plays better in 2024. A piece with Bobby would need to be firmly set in the 70's to make sense and it's a story I don't find as interesting.

Movie Jamie brainstorm

Actors who played him on stage

• Jonathan Bailey
• Matt Doyle
• John Arthur Greene (Broadway understudy)
• Matt Rodin (tour)

Out artists, age appropriate

• Charlie Carver
• Noah Galvin
• Ncuti Gatwa 
• Theo Germaine
• Colton Haynes
• Lauv 
• Elliott Page 
• Ben Platt
• Sam Smith 

Movie Bobbi brainstorm.

 

Bankable stars in their 30's.

• Scarlett Johansson
• Jennifer Lawrence
• Margot Robbie
• Kristen Stewart
• Emma Stone 

Women who've starred in recent movie musicals

• Melissa Barrera
• Cynthia Erivo 
• Ariana Grande 
• Anna Kendrick

Saw Bloom's show on tour. Surprised how sloppy and unfinished it feels despite 2.5 years of work. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend had a level of polish that really showcased Bloom's talents. It feels like this work was really coasting on that shows' goodwill. Has she switched guest stars throughout the run? Or is it always

I'd never heard of Eva Peron in 1996 but I still enjoyed Evita. I think there's an audience for a show about a corrupt diva behaving badly and (I assume) belting big songs. I haven't heard the score. That will be the deciding factor for me.

Has anyone seen the edited Jr. Version? I know "The Internet Is for p*rn" had the lyrics rewritten to "My Social Life is Online." Were there other significant changes?

Avenue Q School Edition, "My Social Life is Online" (youtube.com)

I haven't seen an updated song list so I thought I'd post the ones I remembered from the preview.