'A Christmas Story the Musical'

[kjgoch]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 8:49pm

The people who are producing this show have 'pirated' the rights.

They have not recognized the original work of the late Bob Clark nor paid his estate for using his original work. The original screenplay was written by Bob Clark, Jean Shepherd and Leigh Brown. (all are deceased)

This 'Intellectual Property' has been stolen by people who did nothing to contribute to the original work.

Peter Billingsley worked (brilliantly) on the original production but he was not involved, in any way, with the ownership of the Intellectual Property.

The producers have, in their own way, mirrored their actions to the bums on Wall Street who raped us and laughed all the way to the bank.

I guess they believe that they don't have an obligation to the dead artist who created this American classic and brought it to the screen and into the hearts of the American people.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 9:08pm

Welcome to BroadwayWorld! What's your favorite show?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 9:26pm

More importantly what do you think of Follies? Does it matter if they watch each other perform? Who's your favorite Roscoe? Which is the best cast recording? Have you seen any footage of the original? Should Carlotta have a drink in her hand when she starts "I'm Still Here"? Is it OK if Hattie wears a Turban?

[NotYourMemories]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 9:44pm

That's a very serious charge and I'm certain it has no merit whatsoever. Most Broadway shows are derivative works. What this has to do with Wall Street is beyond me.

The Producers of "A Christmas Story" have made arrangements with the producers of the original movie. Distribution of royalties to the movie's original creative team or the estate of Bob Clark will depend on the original deals that were made.

What is significant about this show is that Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have written a rich, beautiful (and original) score for this musical, now on tour.
Updated On: 11/9/11 at 09:44 PM

[kjgoch]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 10:34pm

Certain? Do you or do you not have access to any real information or do you always back scum?

[NotYourMemories]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 11:03pm

Yes, I am certain. "A Christmas Story" was produced at the 5th Avenue theater in Seattle last year and is currently playing at the Hershey Theater as it begins its new tour. I am certain that rights have been properly acquired for both of these productions.

I do not always back scum, but unfortunately I often can't resist arguing with idiots on the internet.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 11/9/11 at 11:27pm

[dexter3]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 7:41am

Yeah I truly doubt these claims...

But I wonder why no one has talked about this show on this board...has anyone seen it? Were the reviews good?

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 8:12am

Why is it the most innocuous shows draw out the crazies who come with their bile-filled opinions and unsubstantiated rants to the heavens?

Cracks me up.

It's usually shows like A Christmas Story or Elf or Peter Pan. Suddenly, posters get all batsh*t crazy.

[NotYourMemories]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 9:38am

I saw "A Christmas Story" at the 5th Ave last year, it was a solid, entertaining show. I was especially impressed with the craftsmanship of the score. Pasek and Paul have written a bunch of fabulous show tunes that express the characters and move the story along. Reviews were mostly positive, with some gripes about Act 2 being too long.

Since kjgoch has chosen to anonymously defame the producers of this tour here I'm going to post this year's tour schedule. This is a chance to hear the work of two promising young theater composers, well worth a long drive.

Hershey, PA
Hershey TheatreNov. 8–13, 2011

Detroit, MI
Fisher TheatreNov. 15–27, 2011

Raleigh, NC
Progress Energy Center
for the Performing Arts/Memorial Auditorium Nov. 29–Dec. 4, 2011

Tampa, FL
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 6–11,

2011 Chicago, IL
The Chicago TheatreDec. 14–30, 2011

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 10:14am

So no one cares if Hattie wears a turban?

[NotYourMemories]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 10:24am

Dammit, can't you see that we care too much for words?

[DeNada]

Posted: 11/10/11 at 10:27am

Bob Clark is billed for the production as per its website. Of course I cannot comment on renumeration, but it's not as if he's gone completely uncredited.

[shob]

Posted: 11/28/11 at 2:23am

Bump.

Any reviews for the show? Anyone pick up the cast recording at the theatre while seeing the show?

Up for sharing your viewing experience?