Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Creative Lunatic
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
#0Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:07pm
I just read the article stating that Harry Connick Jr. is writing another musical. I continue to be a fan of his singing and acting, but as stated in other threads still could not get over the debacle that was "Thou Shalt Not" I kept thinking why didn't someone derail this train wreck before it got to this point.
Now perhaps, Mr. Connick will go on to create a musical that is a triumph, but what I find disturbing from the article is that he seems to have no ability to be self-critical.
What are your thoughts?
#1re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:10pm
I think the problem was more in the source material. Given the right subject, I think he could write a wonderful score. Perhaps he will choose something a little sunnier.
Updated On: 1/5/06 at 06:10 PM
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#2re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:14pm
TUGBOAT
My wife & I actually liked it
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#3re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:19pmDo you mean the RIGHT subject? lol
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Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
#5re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:27pm
Harry Connick Jr's. source of inspiration has been his beloved New Orleans. He has been so dedicated and committed to Katrina relief efforts.
So, it is entirely possible that his hometown may continue to be his source material.
Certainly, a requirement for creating a successful musical is not sunny source material. It is how the creative team and actors interpret the material.
#6re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:30pmI thoroughy enjoy Thou Shalt Not and though the book is weak, I still do not understand why people call it a train wreck. It had a sensible plot, interesting yet underdeveloped characters, and from what I understand of the Therese Raquin book, followed the plot points very well. Take out some of the sex, add some more snappy dialogue, and implement better transitional sequences (Murder right after Tug Boat?...ruins the song) and the show would have been a bit better. I have seen far worse musicals and thought this one was worth the money. Again though, just my opinion.
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Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
#8re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:47pm
Of course!
edit: In fact, I would be very surprised if Norbert is not cast to be in the new musical. If you check the Playbill.com interview (its on the link page of NLB online) he states he really enjoyed Connick's musical style. Norbert on board would also give the show a little star power. If the material is good, the show would be a great project when he is done with DRS.
Updated On: 1/5/06 at 06:47 PM
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#9re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 9:45pmPlease say it ain't so!!!!! After sitting through THOU SHALT NOT, I would think twice about enduring another Harry Connick show. I've had nightmares about that girl humping the headboard!
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#10re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:09pmDolly, take out that extremely over-long sex scene and it wasn't that bad, was it? Haha
kateerin
Swing Joined: 2/8/05
#11re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/6/06 at 9:29amI really enjoyed Thou Shalt Not. There were aspects about it that I didn't like (next time cast a young woman who can sing...), but over all the honest to God flavor of New Orleans was vibrant and well, and though it was a weak book, the score was wonderful (Tony Nom) and the direction and choreography (Stroman) were excellent. I went on to find the Emil Zola source material - based on my experience with the show. Of course the absolute BEST thing was Norbert Leo Butz's performance.
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Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#12re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/6/06 at 9:40amI hate Harry Connick, Jr. with a passion, but....give the guy a second chance, fer cryin' out loud! Just keep it simple and don't let Stroman do anything other than musical COMEDY and all should be fine.
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twogaab2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/03
#13re: Thou shalt Not- The sequel
Posted: 1/6/06 at 9:51am
I liked the songs on their own. They just had nothing to do with the story. Hopefully, if he writes a new one, it will be better integrated than the last. I'd like to say perhaps we were expecting too much considering the talent involved, but "Thou Shalt Not" was just very hard to sit through.
Just my opinion, I may be wrong.
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