ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
willrogers2008
Featured Actor Joined: 12/9/08
#2ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/12/10 at 1:21amI'm hoping Ms. Carmello and Mr. Mann still have their songs but I highly doubt it.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#2ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/12/10 at 8:30pm
I'm curious to hear about this as well. I kept quiet during the Chicago run because I heard the show was being worked on (and quite frankly was too exhausted by it to offer an opinion). I found it completely underwhelming in every way, particularly the direction, which was nonexistent. Maybe Zaks will be a more forceful hand, but his work is more 101 DALMATIANS than GUYS & DOLLS these days.
Also, what was the consensus on Sergio Trujillo's choreography? Flavorless and generally unexciting, in my opinion.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#3ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/12/10 at 8:34pmI know they've scrapped the idea of having Moritia walk down that staircase in a red dress. The song will remain, however.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
mina3
Stand-by Joined: 5/3/09
#4ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:26pmCarolee Carmello and Terrence Mann still have their songs, giant squid and all. There are several new songs, but they generally take the place of other songs in the earlier version instead of being straight add-ins.
#5ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/12/10 at 11:03pmCarolee's song Waiting MUST be kept in!! She sounded phenomenal when I saw it!!!!
#6ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:57amI really hope "Pulled" is still in the show. I thought it was the most memorable song.
Rant, Wickud, Rant, Wickud, Rant! We're not gonna pay Rant! 'Cause everythink is Wickud!
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
mina3
Stand-by Joined: 5/3/09
#8ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:14amHas the show been significantly reworked? Or just minor revising?
#9ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:16amI'm not in the know, but I'm sure any changes (despite a few new songs) won't amount to very much in the overall scope of things. However, if Zaks is able to fix the staging and Trujillo's choreography it will go a long way.
#10ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:25am
Dolly -- what song/dress are you speaking of? Was this an idea you are aware of the team having? I ask because in Chicago, there was a moment where Morticia made a dramatic entrance down a staircase, but it wasn't in a red dress and wasn't accompanied by a song.
ABB -- why the negativity about the changes? I understand that your concerns were more about the staging and choreography, but quite a few of the reviews -- even the many positive and encouraging ones -- noted that certain content needed re-working as well. So why the thinking that the new material "won't amount to very much"?
Mina -- I was intrigued to see who would post on this thread since the original poster was asking for information that would be known pretty much only to those working on the show. I therefore expected to see very little in the way of factual responses but yours seem to be stated as fact. Are you able to tell us what your involvement is with the show? And if so, or even if not, can you offer any more specifics on what the changes are?
"No matter how much you want the part, never let 'em see you sweat." -- Old Dry Idea commercial
mina3
Stand-by Joined: 5/3/09
#11ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:41am
I've only read the changes, not seen them, so I can't speak to staging or music or anything like that. Honestly, I'm waiting as impatiently as everyone else to see how/if the new parts work! I'd say the role that's gotten the most changes is Morticia, and Gomez has some new material as well.
Also, there are still 3 weeks until previews, so who knows what will happen in the rehearsal process. I get the sense that it's still very much a work in progress.
heo1128
Broadway Star Joined: 7/9/08
#12ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:10am
I really hope "Crazier Than You" is still in. That was my favorite.
Dollypop - what song are you talking about? I think the red dress was scrapped even in Chicago…I saw it the last week of it's run and I don't remember a red dress.
#13ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:13am
I would think Dolly is making a joke in reference to Hello, Dolly.
Updated On: 2/13/10 at 02:13 AM
whomever
Swing Joined: 2/13/10
#14ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 10:35am
Red Dress, Stairs & Song = HELLO, DOLLY!
Wow. Did you really not get that? LOL
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#15ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 10:53am
I love the cast for this show especially Jackie Hoffman as Grandmama. Also, her understudy is the very talented Valerie Fagan!
I can't wait. I hope there is a thing.
And of course my favorite Cousin it!!!!
SNAP SNAP.
#16ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway changes
Posted: 2/13/10 at 11:58amThing was in the show... but VERY briefly
Rant, Wickud, Rant, Wickud, Rant! We're not gonna pay Rant! 'Cause everythink is Wickud!
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
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