Mambo Kings
Mambo Kings
#0Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:21pmLong story, but I need to know if this was a movie first, or if the musical is in any way, shape or form based on something else? I thought it was a film.
NCGuy
Broadway Star Joined: 4/8/04
#1re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:27pmThe movie was based on the novel by Oscar Hijuelos - not sure if the musical is drawn from the film or the book. Updated On: 3/3/05 at 02:27 PM
#2re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:28pmExcellent, thank you. Argument formulated.
GirlfriendFromCanada
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/7/03
#4re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:20pmI believe that the novel won the Pulitzer Prize. You should pick it up if you have the chance; it's excellent.
Al Dente
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#5re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:21pmNot a movie that needs a stage mounting, but that's my opinion.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#6re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:33pm
"Broadway.com has learned that Esai Morales, Billy Dee Williams, Albita and Justina Machado will join Jaime Camil in the upcoming Broadway musical version of The Mambo Kings."
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=508516
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CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#7re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:48pm
Sounds like a great cast! Any "buzz" on this show yet, Margo? I really loved the book and movie. Hope they do a good job translating it to the stage. I think it has a lot of potential as a Broadway musical.
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Updated On: 3/16/05 at 07:48 PM
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#8re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/16/05 at 8:14pmI loved the movie, and I've got the book on my reading list. I have high hopes for the show.
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MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#9re: Mambo Kings
Posted: 3/16/05 at 8:16pmI haven't heard anything. I have high hopes for it, though.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
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