BOMBSHELL moving forward after THE WIZ

[Hamilton22]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 5:27pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Craig-Zadan-Neil-Meron-Will-Continue-with-BOMBSHELL-Development-After-THE-WIZ-LIVE-20151117

Seeing that it's Craig and Neil, I think it's safe to say that we certainly will have a Bombshell Musical coming soon to Broadway. Cannot wait.

[darquegk]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 8:24pm

I hope they get a good librettist- the concert showed how strong the score is but how much its dramatic arc, musically speaking, depends on Marilyn A and Marilyn alternating and coming together.

The use of a good librettist with a clever conceit will make that concept succeed or fail, but I can't be sure it's BOMBSHELL without the dual portrayal.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 8:30pm

Might this finally be the Marilyn Monroe musical that finally works?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 8:30pm

Might this finally be the Marilyn Monroe musical that finally works?

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 9:22pm

Do they have a good scarf-wearing dramaturg?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 9:26pm

Brave Sir Robin2 said: "Do they have a good scarf-wearing dramaturg?"

What do you mean?

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 9:45pm

Sushi Yumm said: "Brave Sir Robin2 said: "Do they have a good scarf-wearing dramaturg?"

 

What do you mean?"

 

It's a joke about Debra Messing's Smash character.

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/17/15 at 9:49pm

 

 

Updated On: 11/17/15 at 09:49 PM

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 7:03am

That is great news, I think it could actually work. Wonder if they would offer Megan Hilty the role of Marilyn.

[Showface]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 7:37am

yankeefan7 said: "That is great news, I think it could actually work. Wonder if they would offer Megan Hilty the role of Marilyn.

 

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Well, she's expressed interest several times after the concert, and Craig Zadan retweeted the articles in which she did express interest in it.

It would be perfect if she were cast--it's a match made in heaven. She looks the part, and she sings the songs gloriously. I don't think they could find a match this perfect if they went looking for another actress.

In my opinion, they shouldn't do Bombshell if they can't get her, and I've read several similar opinions. Bombshell's fanbase  came from Smash, and most of Smash's fan base was "Team Ivy".

 

 

Also, I'm still not sold on the dual role idea. I my opinion, Bombshell can and should be a showstopping tour de force role in the vein of Funny Girl.

Updated On: 11/18/15 at 07:37 AM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 9:30am

NBC should put this on next December.

 

 

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 9:35am

Finally we'll get a chance to hear Julia's Pulitzer-worthy book!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 9:35am

Phyllis Rogers Stone said: "NBC should put this on next December.

Yes

 

 

 

 

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[yankeefan7]

Posted: 11/18/15 at 9:40am

"Also, I'm still not sold on the dual role idea. I my opinion, Bombshell can and should be a showstopping tour de force role in the vein of Funny Girl."

 

I agree it should not be dual role. If role is demanding then have somebody do the matinee's for her. 

 

"Bombshell's fanbase  came from Smash, and most of Smash's fan base was "Team Ivy".

 

I like Katharine McPhee, her new album/CD is pretty good and enjoy her on "Scorpion". That being said, Hilty is perfect for the role and SMASH did the right thing having her be "Marilyn" in the end.

Updated On: 11/19/15 at 09:40 AM

[Eurotrash]

Posted: 11/19/15 at 11:37am

Keep the dual role, but make it a pre-op teen transsexual performance artiste from Alaska channelling Marilyn to overcome all.