The next big thing
The next big thing
Joined: 12/31/69
#1The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 1:42pm
We all know if you want to have a big fat Broadway hit, write a musical adaptation of a popular film. I am afraid this trend is losing steam so I thought what if we adapt TWO films into a musical? It's twice as likely to succeed!
Like perhaps "Little Bionic Women": The March family sticks together through thick and thin and deals with the breakdown of their cyborg 'sister' Beth-14.
Or maybe "Lion Kingpin": A lion cub poses as an Amish Bowling pro to try to win a million dollars, with the help of his pals, including a warthog with an artificial limb and a sleazy Hyena who sells defective bowling supplies.
Or "Philadelphia Story": Will Smith makes his Broadway debut as personal injury lawyer Joe Miller, hired to pursue a lawsuit by Spy Magazine reporter "Mike" Conner (Nathan Lane) who's been fired for having AIDS. Mike is also marrying his long-time partner George Kittridge and invites Miller to the fancy Philadelphia society wedding, to hilarious results! Will Mike end up marrying George? Or maybe Joe? Or perhaps his ex, C.K. Dexter Haven?
I am sure each of you has a sure-fire concept as well.
#2The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 2:54pmSupergirl, Interrupted: Supergirl discovers that she will never be as cool as her male cousin and ends up getting depressed and committed to a women's psychiatric ward where she makes out with villain Angelina Jolie. I think she's ultimately defeated by Angelina's super lips.
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#2The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 2:57pmOn a more serious note, I thought "The Rose" could have been adapted into a stage show.
#3The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 2:59pmStill could, with Pink in the lead role! (I have no idea if she could act...lol)
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 3:08pm
How about The Rosemary's Baby?
A troubled drug addicted rockstar gives birth to the son of Satan, with hilarious results. Give Elaine Stritch another Tony now for her role as Minnie Castevet!
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#5The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 4:03pm
Ryan Landy musicalized Rosemary in 2002.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 4:17pmI think The Big Lebowski the Musical could be amazing. (Not really, but I do love the movie.)
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#7The next big thing
Posted: 8/13/10 at 4:21pm"I love you, Roe! Don't keep me waitin'. This embryo belongs to Satan!" -from the musical Rosemary's Baby in The Beautician and the Beast
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
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