Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

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Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 4:49am

That's right I said it. Any thoughts about a Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical?

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#2

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:30am

Only if Sondheim or JRB write the music for it...

#3

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:37am

I agree. That would be a very tricky musical and I think only a select few are up to the challenge of putting it to music.

If anyone could though, it would be Jason Robert Brown.

#4

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 6:57am

Saw a commercial for the film last night and it looks spectacular!
Go Rob Marshall!

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#5

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:50am

Well if it were to happen, we might see Lea Salonga's name in the mix!

#6

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:27am

Bring it on. Why have Pacific Overtures be the only major example of Japanese theater being brought into American musicals? Sayuri works hard and takes pride in her dancing, all the geishas learn to sing and play instruments, and let's face it- underneath it all, the story is a gorgeously costumed, atmospheric historical Cinderella story. What could be better-suited for a musical than that?

#7

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:31am

I think LaChiusa could do it justice... or JRB or Sondheim. That's pretty much it.

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#8

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:00pm

I'd be worried about it being another example of exotifying Asians. "Look at those Japanese with their kooky customs and fancy gender roles! Let's get that souvenir kimono in the gift shop!"

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#9

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:26pm

This sounds to be right up LaChiusa's alley.

#10

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:28pm

I would also add Adam Guettel to the list of people who might be able to do it justice. Sondheim would, of course, be my first choice, but any of the up and coming big three would also do.

BlueWizard, that is exactly why it should be someone like Sondheim who adapts the book, I'd worry that others would make it too much of a caricature.

Updated On: 12/1/05 at 12:28 PM

#11

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:28pm

Sondheim doesn't write his own books. John Weidman did the book for Pacific Overtures, though I'm not completely enamored of it.

#12

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:33pm

I think yoda meant the novel of MEMOIRS...not the book to the musical.

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#13

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:39pm

Ooh, okay. Sorry 'bout that.

#14

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:57pm

I saw the trailer for the movie, it looks stunning.

#15

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:06pm

You have to stay out of the pub during working hours, girl!

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#16

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:23pm

Not sure about Sondheim for this one. His scores are great for material that leans towards comedy, but for drama, it can be a bit cold. Brown or LaChiusa could be great. But personally, I think this has Ahrens and Flaherty written all over it.

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#17

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:41pm

Can Bjork play the Zhang Ziyi role?

#18

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:43pm

Hell no.

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#19

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 4:17pm

I'm reading the book right now. It's fantastic!

#20

re: Memoirs Of A Geisha Musical

Posted: 12/1/05 at 4:50pm

another vote for Ahrens and Flaherty.