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2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"

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SweetLips
#252017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:45am

Does anyone really get excited about these 'live musicals' any more? Not  me-but still read what others have to say.

I don't get to see them 'live' but have bought Sound of Music and Peter Pan on DVD--have yet to watch them and skip/read some threads about the broadcasts.

Rocky Horror intrigues as I remember sneaking out to watch the original as I knew Jim Sharman and Hairspray could  be fun. Again--will wait for the DVD to reserve judgement.

Birdie was the first musical I ever saw in Brisbane Queensland/Australia--had a major affect on my life[style].

SL

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BroadwayConcierge
#262017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:47am

2017 NBC Live Musical is

curel1
#272017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:50am

BroadwayConcierge said: "2017 NBC Live Musical is

 

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Why not?

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#282017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:02am

JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?

RW3
#292017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:41am

jayinchelsea said: "JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?


She's 47.....

 

JohnyBroadway
#302017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:42am

Do you think they'll use Let's Settle down for JLo?

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#312017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 2:55am

lol J-Lo is 56 wtf


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10086sunset
#322017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 6:20am

It can't be worse than Peter Pan, right?...

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#332017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:12am

She has sung live on several occasions. She's not the strongest singer but maybe she'll work her butt off like Jake G. She'll certainly sound better than Gina Gershon and her grating vocals. 

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sabrelady
#342017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:26am

Rosie O'D. will prob want the role.  I'd like someone like Conchata Ferrell or Kathy Bates (OOO that would be a scary MAMA!) I suspect she is done w performing but Betty White could  have done this perfectly!

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ljay889
#352017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:29am

Bates would be perfect. I'm sure Rosie will campaign  for it and if they don't use "A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore" She will be fine. 

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HenryTDobson
#362017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 8:02am

I actually think this is a great choice! This show has a bad rep cuz it's so commonly done in high schools, but I always enjoy it. I know he's super busy, but Lin Manuel would be a great Albert. 

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QueenAlice
#372017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:12am

I really question the wisdom in following up HAIRSPRAY with another 1950s-60s themed musical. I also think nobody is going to be interested in BYE BYE BIRDIE. Would it really kill them do something that is contemporary?


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IdinaBellFoster
#382017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:18am

I know the general consensus on this is "meh", but I am SO excited. Lopez is an excellent choice.


"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards

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little_sally
#392017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:22am

I think this is a great choice, and it can lead to some exciting casting (hopefully.)


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neonlightsxo
#402017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:32am

Why the hate for Birdie? It's a great choice. What were you expecting: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson?




"I'm confused and shocked right now."
Nothing about this is shocking or confusing. Updated On: 10/28/16 at 09:32 AM

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QueenAlice
#412017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:36am

I think BIRDIE is so old fashioned and is going to seem really dated right after HAIRSPRAY. I guess they can recycle some costumes.


“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”

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Mister Matt
#422017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:58am

I love the show and really looking forward to it.  If it has choreography, it'll already be better than the lazy 90s TV movie.


"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

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ljay889
#432017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:13am

neonlightsxo said: "Why the hate for Birdie? It's a great choice. What were you expecting: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson?

 

 

 

 



 


"I'm confused and shocked right now."
Nothing about this is shocking or confusing.
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Exactly. If anything, this has been predicted since The Sound of Music!

On another note, it amazes me how rarely a Latina actress is cast in this fabulous role. From Janet Leigh, Ann Reinking, Vanessa Williams to Gina Gerson, it's pretty shocking. Jennifer is the right choice for this type of event, she can act, dance her ass off, now she just needs to get her vocals strong enough to sing a musical theater role that requires a fair amount of vocal versatility.

 

 

 



Updated On: 10/28/16 at 10:13 AM

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BWayBound115
#442017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:31am

I would love to see James Corden as Albert

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#452017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:33am

Jennifer Lopez cannot act at all...I'd rather see Penelope Cruz actually, who was a highlight of the Nine film for me.

I'll be watching this casting very closely. They'll probably get someone crazy interesting to play the titular character.


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ljay889
#462017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:34am

BWayBound115 said: "I would love to see James Corden as Albert"

Whoa. That is actually an amazing idea.

neonlightsxo
#472017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:35am

...too bad this an NBC production not a CBS production.

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ljay889
#482017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:47am

Exactly. Although Jennifer has successfully worked for NBC and FOX at the same time. But I would imagine a production of this nature would be way too much of a conflict with his CBS nightly show.

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darquegk
#492017 NBC Live Musical is
Posted: 10/28/16 at 11:16am

If Martin Short is a stand-out in audience response for "Hairspray," he'd be a pretty great Mr. McAfee.


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