Any news on LEGALLY BLONDE/YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN?

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:33pm

It's been a while since I've heard any news about these two upcoming shows.

I did hear that Laura Bell Bundy was going to be the next actress to portray Elle Woods in the workshop of the show. And now that Jerry Mitchell is no longer part of the HAIRSPRAY movie, I would assume that this is now at the top of his pile. Did the recent workshop happen?

Same for Mel Brooks. I more than understand that the recent death of his wife would set back his project. But, the most recent news I read on this project is that Brooks and Meehan had recently completed the first act of the show. I haven't heard anything about workshops or anything like that...besides the fact that Kristin Chenoweth is being sought for Madeline Kahn's role. I'm guessing THE PRODUCERS movie was halting the project for Brooks.

Has anyone heard recent news about either of these shows?

Updated On: 9/26/05 at 03:33 PM

[ZONEACE]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:36pm

yeah here's the latest news.

Young frankenstein shouldn't be done and Legally blonde, when done, will be hillarious with great songs.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:41pm

Great...and useful information?

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:43pm

are you kidding? Young Frakenstein is Brook's best film. Cannot wait for this! I would love to hear word on this? Last I heard, Brooks was waiting to see if he could use "putting on the Ritz" in the stage show. I heard that he wasn't going to go through with it, unless he coudl use that song.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:44pm

Mel is in the process of wooing Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth for Young 'Fronk-en-steen.'

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 3:48pm

Geez- why do these producers always hire the same people over and over again? Don't they realize that there are hundreds of thousands of great talented people who could play these roles (and I'm not just talking "unknowns")...why Why WHY go with bland Matthew Broderick when he could have any number of wonderful men in that role?????

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 4:11pm

Personally...I think Robin Williams would make a great Doctor Frankenstein.

Getting him to sign a year-long contract...impossible.

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 4:58pm

Because, as the saying goes... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Broderick and Chenoweth sell tickets. They also happen to be terrific choices for those roles.

Mel Brooks has used Gene Wilder in several films (Producers, Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles). Why would he want to switch gears here on Broadway, instead of using someone who understands his humor and can guarantee business?

Broadway is too risky.

I would personally like to add Marc Kudisch as the Monster and Donna Murphy as Frau Blucher!

Updated On: 9/26/05 at 04:58 PM

[little_sally]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 4:59pm

"Young Frankenstein" is one of my favorite movies. Very excited at the possibility of it becoming a stage show.

Matthew Broderick as the lead? God, I hope not. He's totally wrong for that role.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:22pm

I think Chenoweth is perfect for Frankenstein's fiancee.

[JonnyV]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 7:59pm

Now see... I heard that they wanted Christin for Legally Blond. She's a little old... I'm just sayin'.

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:01pm

"Donna Murphy as Frau Blucher!"


best12bars, I wouldn't even care about the rest of the cast, I would go see it for that. Heck get Peter Boyal back to play the monster.

[JonnyV]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:02pm

Did you see him at the Emmys? He's 900 years old.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 8:02pm

Frankenstein would be a great musical vehicle . Broderick would be great as the Dr & Chenowith as Inga would also be nice.

Who would play Frau Blucher ( horse whinny here ) ?

[Elphaba]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:52pm

oh my God......Chenowith as Inga.........perfect


Robin Williams, WAY too old for Dr. Frankenstein......and WAY too obnoxious

'All you men are the same.
Seven or eight quick ones,
And it's off for a night with the boys'

'Abby someone.
Abby someone?
Yes, Abby Normal'

'Taffeta, Darling'
Taffeta, Sweetheart.
No, the dress, it's taffeta'

'My what GORGEOUS knockers!
Zank You Her Doktor!'




My favorite movie of all time

[DefyingEDCT]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 10:27pm

Anyone heard anything about the Musical version of "ever after" the old Drew Barrymore movie?

[zippyjen]

Posted: 9/26/05 at 10:32pm

ooo marc as the monster!! that would be great!

[wickedrose06]

Posted: 9/27/05 at 1:12am

I have heard of something where Ever After is concerned, just that they'll be doing it, and Legally Blonde is slated to hit broadway in 2007, heard it from Jerry Mitchell who is going to be choreographing it, he was at BC/EFA.

[bjivie2]

Posted: 9/27/05 at 1:23am

I heard that Kate Shindle was to play Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.

I've posted this before...

Matthew Broderick as Young Frankenstein
Kristin Chenoweth as the Madelaine Kahn character
Roger Bart as Igor
Megan Hilty as Inga
Marc Kudisch as The Monster
Brad Oscar as the Inspector

[Urban]

Posted: 9/27/05 at 1:51am

Donna Murphy as Frau Blucher would be brilliant.

Of course for the most part Donna Murphy would be Frau AWOL.

[BreakingTheCircle07]

Posted: 9/27/05 at 2:42am

I remember hearing/reading that Mel said he would love to have Roger Bart as Igor. He would be wonderful!