Brooks Confirms 'Frankenstein' for Hilton, Casting- Page 6

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:00pm

Yeah, really. I'm sure Mel is crying his eyes out because you're boycotting Young Frankenstein.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:22pm

Mel will get whatever Mel wants.

With chives. Yes, Mel, there will be chives.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:23pm

I also agree that your "sophmore" show after a big hit is gonna be looked at very critically.
And comparisons to THE PRODUCERS could be harsh.
Also remember that The star "wattage" on this show has been slipping down like crazy.
Right now the biggest name involved is Megan Mullaly.
As good as Bart, Fitzgerald, Martin and Foster are, none of them are stars of the Broderick/Lane sort.

And I also see Mel raising the tkt prices which is just a crime.
Updated On: 5/25/07 at 11:23 PM

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:26pm

As good as Bart, Fitzgerald, Martin and Foster are, none of them are stars of the Broderick/Lane sort.

And that's why THE PRODUCERS did as poorly as it did when Nathan and Matthew left. People wanted to see them and only them.

He's trying to make YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN popular for the show itself and not it's two leads so it can continue to do good business when replacements are brought in.

Updated On: 5/25/07 at 11:26 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:28pm

And also, I don't think Lane was ever a "star". I mean, a case could be made for Broderick, but I don't think Lane was a star at the time of the producers.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:33pm

Lane was a huge Broadway star with several movie credits.

My point is, will people pay the premium tkt price to see these actors?

Mel is banking on his name to bring 'em in, so the show better be blockbusters.

[D2]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:34pm

The name they are banking on is the name of the property: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:34pm

Huge Broadway star. but not mainstream.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:38pm

Lane is known as one of the few bankable Broadway names. That's good enough.

[SamIAm]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 2:44pm

I don't mean to insult anyone but all the posts in this and previous threads bemoaning the unfortunate demise of PQ (which has yet to close by the way) are a bit naive. First of all, this is a business! Shows open and close all the time and among those is likely to be a show that is SOMEONE'S favorite. To suggest that the cast, crew, production team and all others in the theatrical community must mourn, wring their hands and cry if they are not treated fairly is VERY naive.

I have been in the position of watching a show close around me and it is not fun. BUT, if you are in this community, you will not survive unless you get used to rejection and closings. EVERY person on this and any other Broadway show crew knows the risks and the rewards of being in a show. Stroman and Brooks did nothing wrong in looking at a theater for their incoming show. It goes on all the time.

I will say again, the fault (if there is any) is with the creative and production teams for not communicating closing dates (IF THERE IS YET A CLOSING DATE) to the cast and crew. That is not the responsibility of a third party.

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 2:45pm

Just got off the phone with Mel...he is thinking of shutting down the show even before it opens because het does not want you to boycott it.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 10:57pm

Just out of general interest.... did anyone get the "with chives" joke I was making?

[B3TA07]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 11:14pm

No, but I love chives so I love you nonetheless.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 5/27/07 at 12:36am

Mel Brooks used to tell the story about how when he was just breaking into films, Mike Nichols took him to a "pitch session" to show him the ropes. Now by this time, Nichols was a very big name in Hollywood. They got to the studio and found the head of production and half-a-dozen other suits waiting for them. The conversation was like this:
SUIT 1: So nice to see you, Michael. We all had to take this meeting just to tell you how much we enjoyed The Graduate.

SUIT 2: Would you like something to drink? Get Mike a drink. Perhaps something to eat? Get him some watrercress sandwiches. (leaning in with interest) So Mike, do you have something for us?

At this point, Nichols could suggest anything and they'd bite. He could say:

MIKE NICHOLS: "I have a title: "Sour Cream."

SUIT 1: Oh my god I can see it. What a title. Do you have a story to go with it?

Nichols: I see Los Angeles, covered with six feet of sour cream...

SUIT 2: A masterpiece. Pure genius. Oscar for sure. Now Mike, with all this sour cream... will there be chives? Will there be chives, Mike?

[americanboy99]

Posted: 6/15/07 at 5:51pm

Ironic Interview