Bill Condon talks about Side Show's "almost entirely new" book
chanel
Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/04
#1Bill Condon talks about Side Show's "almost entirely new" book
Posted: 10/27/14 at 10:07am
And 60% new score. But it's all in the spirit of the original, of course.
http://www.out.com/entertainment/michael-musto/2014/10/27/dreamgirls-bill-condon-side-show-sherlock-holmes-broadway
#2Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 10:19amThey'd be better off in the revival category from a strategic standpoint. At least there, they'd almost certainly be nominated (this all depends on whether "Dames at Sea" or "Can-Can" makes it in this season) and get the coveted spot on the telecast.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#2Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:13amI think the subject of Side Show is something people consider a bit too freakish and it will never make a good musical.
#3Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:15am
Ahem, American Horror Story: Freak Show.
It does pretty well. We'll see...
chanel
Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/04
#4Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:27amRyan Murphy happens to be his ex. In the interview, Condon addresses the fact that they're both focused on circus freak themes right now.
#5Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:32amI know. It's a nice coincidence for Side Show that American Horror Story is so popular. It may allow Side Show to ride that wave.
#6Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:07pmIt would, if Side Show's marketing were better and played up the freak show-ness rather than making it look white Dreamgirls.
#7Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:12pmYes, it would, Kad. The marketing team is missing an opportunity here.
#8Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:16pmThey played up the freak show aspect in the advertising when it ran in DC.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#9Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:18pmBut American Horror Show isn't a stage musical. I think that's one of the reasons why Carrie always had problems. Except for Sweeney Todd, it's difficult to get freakishness into a musical.
#10Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:28pm
They should go back, then. AHS is quite popular and they could possibly snag a portion of that audience.
Kad-since I value your opinion here-do you think they'll successfully petition this into the new musical category? (I still that would be foolish. If no other revivals open, this gets a slot.)
#11Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:29pm
They'd be better off in the revival category from a strategic standpoint
Wait. There's some doubt that this WON'T be in the revival category?
Updated On: 10/27/14 at 12:29 PM
#12Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:31pmThere is absolutely no way this would be considered a revival, regardless of how much is changed. At most, depending on the extent of the revisions (if it is truly indeed a wholly new book), it could be nominated for Best Book.
#13Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:33pmIt appears as though they are marketing it as a new musical. (And for revivals, I'm guessing the committee won't let them have a best score nod. I argue that if you won't let material under the 'classics' rule (like Hedwig last season or others placed there before) have a nod in score, why should this?)
#14Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:35pmKad, I assume you mean considered a "new musical." Anyway, I completely agree.
#15Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:37pm
Well, they're in the unfortunate position of reviving a show no one particularly cares about - or knows- outside of the theatre community. There's no point in heralding it as a return, because who knew it was around in the first place?
I don't know the extent of the revisions to the score, but if it is as high as 60% new material, I still think the Tony committee would not allow elgibility. The show already was nominated in that category in 1998.
#16Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:42pmI just think it's a silly marketing decision. I have no insider info about Dames at Sea or Can-Can, but unless they or Gigi come this season-and they need theaters-Side Show automatically gets a nod-and a slot to perform.
#17Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:44pm
Side Show doesn't necessarily get a nod, it could be snubbed if, for some reason, people find it egregiously bad.
I will say that it will need serious help to survive even toward the nominating period.
#18Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:47pm
I thought some film company was helping with the finances now due to Bill Condon's good offices. (Although how much help they are willing to give isn't really known.)
It could snag the revival nod by default, though.
#19Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:49pm
As of now, the following revivals we're getting this season are:
The King & I
On the Town
On the Twentieth Century
Side Show
#20Bill Condon talks about Side Show's
Posted: 10/27/14 at 1:17pmRight, which is why I pointed out that unless Dames at Sea, Gigi or Can-Can opens this season, Side Show will likely get a nod for revival and land a slot to perform on the telecast.
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