A Christmas Carol the musical?

[sesot]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 8:09pm

Is the musical version with Kelsey Grammer the same music that is used in the stage version?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 8:26pm

Yes, though there were some revisions made to the stage version after the orginal cast recording was released and the movie soundtrack reflects those changes.

[nitsua]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 11:12pm

My boyfriend when seeing Jesse L Martin: "Oh, it's like RENT, but not."

[tazber]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 12:07am

I like the music, but that tv movie is just awful. I'm sure it was much better on stage.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 12:11am

I don't know why people say that. I love the TV version

[nitsua]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 12:14am

There were some good parts, but most was dreadful. I think the worst part was the lyrics. Most were amateur. "Link by Link" sounded as if it was written by someone in high school. Menken did a good job on the music, though.

I'm going to say the direction sucked and leave it at that.

[D2]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 1:19am

Taz, it was delightful on stage.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 1:23am

See, I like the lyrics and the music. It just felt so "stagey" on tv. I don't even know if that makes sense.
But if I ever had the chance to see it live, I would in a heartbeat.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 1:25am

My friend and I saw it every year for its' 10 year run. A tradition I miss every year since it ended. We always looked forward to see who would be playing Scrooge each year. I miss it.