Blazing Saddles as a musical- Page 2

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 9:31am

"I just want Spaceballs: The Musical"

You IDIOTS!!!! These are not them!!! You've captured their UNDERSTUDIES!!!!!

[BWayBound115]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 9:50am

Wait, we're worried about Blazing Saddles being PC when we have a show that talks about taking it up the butt from God and raping babies that is selling out 8 times a week?!?

[haterobics]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 9:54am

"we have a show that talks about taking it up the butt from God and raping babies that is selling out 8 times a week?!?"

Cinderella is the exception.

[BWayBound115]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 9:57am

Ahh! Thank you for the info! I was unaware.

[newintown]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 11:09am

I didn't feel that either musical (The Producers or Young Frankenstein) improved upon their sources, both of which are really jewels of comic cinema perfection.

Translated to the stage, they both (Young Frankenstein much more so) became rather stupid, very vulgar pale imitations of something far superior.

But if Brooks enjoys the process, and feels it keeps him healthy and happy, more power to him. I'd just rather have friends over to watch the movie instead.

[Brian07663NJ]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 11:31am

"Translated to the stage, they both (Young Frankenstein much more so) became rather stupid, very vulgar pale imitations of something far superior."

Newintown...I completely agree with you.

Found Young Frankenstein to be really disappointing. I went with friends who were visiting from out of town so we had to go a specific weekend and pay top price. What a disappointment.

Since I am not a Blazing Saddles fan - I am certain I will pass entirely.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 11:40am

As has been pointed out, this would fail for the same reason Young Frankenstein was such an unmitigated artistic and commercial failure. It is a film about FILM. Why bother?

[Tom5]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 12:22pm

You're probably right. "The Producers" actually had a very tight and original story (Mel Brooks first wrote it as a book that he couldn't get published) with a smashing finale that was story-justified and not contrived. Frankenstein like Blazing was largely a satire. Perhaps a semi-musical version of "The Twelve Chairs" in an Off-Broadway house? It also had first rate title song with music and lyrics by Brooks. (Hope For The Best, Expect The Worst)

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 2:30pm

To BwayBound

I wonder what show you refer to - wink wink.No intention of seeing it long before this info.Not my cup of tea.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 4:25pm

Our artists need to support each and every one of their fellow artists when every word or meaning is scrutinized and criticized

Uh, no they don't. Artists should have their own independent opinions and voices like everyone else and not be given a free pass by other artists simply for falling in the same line of work. Scrutiny and criticism are as old as art itself and if artists can't handle it, they are woefully ignorant of reality.

Stand up comedy is the latest venue being attacked.

It's been attacked for at least twenty-five or thirty years of which I've been aware. Theatre and books may be our last battle ground

I fear for the arts, and eventually our entire culture

That's too bad because there is nothing new happening other than the advent of the internet. Ascribing value to amateur criticism is not the fault of those voicing their opinions, but of those reacting to them. We're currently in an age where we should know what to expect and how to interpret and react appropriately. I only fear for those who lack the awareness to assess these facts with objectivity. Fragile naivete has always been hugely detrimental to anyone pursuing a career in the arts. Just ask Norma Desmond.

Updated On: 7/21/14 at 04:25 PM

[Taryn]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 4:46pm

I'd be much more worried about our culture when we stop challenging the world around us to do better.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 7/21/14 at 5:39pm

"I just want Spaceballs: The Musical"

"You IDIOTS!!!! These are not them!!! You've captured their UNDERSTUDIES!!!!!"

HaHa, love it Matt!!