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Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?

Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?

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jonartdesigns
#1Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 9:16pm

I bought the script for Boeing-Boeing from Samuel French, and it is the original version (Judith(French), Janet, and Jaqueline) instead of the current version. Does anyone know where to get the updated script?


"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

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frogs_fan85
#2re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 9:22pm

I don't think a new version is in print yet... or even will be for that matter.

Yankeefan007
#3re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 9:30pm

The names are different - from J to G - and it's based on the original concept of the play, where Bernard was from abroad and not from the States, as well.

The joke about his and Gretchen's relatives both being from different areas that begin with the word Aix isn't in this production, is it?

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frogs_fan85
#4re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:05pm

That gag is still in there, I'm pretty sure. They might have altered the location, but the concept is still there. It's been four months since I saw the show, so my memory is a bit fuzzy. I'll report back after I see the show on Friday.

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scaryclowns223
#5re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:17pm

I bought the Sam French version too. Its not nearly as funny...

The joke about Aix is still there.

Also, Robert isn't written quite as timid as Rylance plays him in the original.

Yankeefan007
#6re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:20pm

Well farce is never as funny on the page.

"The door slams," just isn't funny when read.

That's why farce is all about timing.

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Michael Bennett
#7re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:32pm

The script is 90 percent the same as whats published. It's just a lot different when you add great direction and a great ensemeble doing perfect comedic timing...

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jonartdesigns
#8re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:36pm

So basically change the names, and swap the French stewardess to Italian and I've got the revival script?


"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

Yankeefan007
#9re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:37pm

Change the background of Robert Lambert from French to American.

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BroadwayBound115
#10re: Boeing-Boeing Revival Script?
Posted: 1/23/10 at 1:44pm

And it isn't Robert Lambert, it's Robert Caston. I saw a regional production here in Michigan the other night with the use of the J names. It was funny as all get out! What a good show. About Robert being timid, the actor last night played him as very awkward/nervous around girls/timid, very much reminded me of Leo Bloom when Max Bialystock was all up in his face.


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