Could The Birdcage Be Successful as a Musical ?

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:11pm

The movie is on TV right now and I can't help picturing it as a great and touching musical comedy. I think Nathan could be amazing if he came back and played Albert. Have there ever been attempts? What do you guys think?

Updated On: 1/18/14 at 10:11 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:14pm

Really?!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:15pm

PLEASE tell me you are joking.


Please.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:17pm

I'm guessing your answers are no. Would you mind explaining? Not being rude or smart I am genuinely curious.

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:18pm

Sock puppet alert!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:19pm

Have you never heard of La Cage Aux Folles?

REALLY? Look it up.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:19pm

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

I'll give you a really big hint....

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:19pm

That would never work!

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:21pm

I was watching a documentary about the Von Trapp family, anyone else thinks that would work as a musical?

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:22pm

I apologize. I had heard of La Cage but I knew NOTHING about it. I am so sorry. I now understand your frustrations.

Updated On: 1/18/14 at 10:22 PM

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:23pm

I saw the movie version of Pygmalion - that would make a nifty little Broadway musical , dontcha think?

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:23pm

It's ok, we understand Glee hasn't touched it yet. How else would you know?

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:23pm

Since it seems GLEE has irreversibly brainwashed you, I accept the apology. I encourage you to branch out from GLEE.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:25pm

What's Glee?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:26pm

There was a movie, back in '88, called Hairspray. I always wondered about that becoming a musical, too.

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:28pm

I blame Lea Michele for this.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:31pm

Gleek, sorry about all of this but it was surely irresistible (and no one knew if you were being serious or not). Thanks for understanding the snarks.

To fill you in a little more fully, first there was a French non-musical play called La Cage aux Folles. Then, in 1978, there was a great French movie of the play, also called La Cage Aux Folles, which was enormously successful and received oscar nominations for best actor screenplay, and costumes. Then there was the Broadway musical, another huge success; then there was the American version of the original non-musical play/movie, The Bird Cage.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:32pm

I am EXTREMELY branched out from Glee. I love the show but it is no longer my favorite. Just a few weeks ago I remember being in B&N and seeing the cast recording and thinking "This looks interesting." I then had to leave so I sat it down and have not looked it it since. I am frustrated at myself for not getting to this (obviously) iconic musical. But please don't be mistaken. I am NOT one of those mindless Gleeks who thinks Lea Michelle is god and that Chris Colfer was the first to sing "Rose's Turn". Almost any other musical I would know something about but for some reason this show has escaped my radar. I am however a moderate George Hearn fan so I will be picking up the cast recording ASAP. Again I am extremely sorry to those I have offended.

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:33pm

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!!

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:33pm

I LOVE LJAY!!!!

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:34pm

Again I am extremely sorry to those I have offended.

Just run away if you see Jerry Herman. He can get VERY aggressive.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:43pm

In order to avoid an innocent post looking like a Troll Post and your own Innocent Young Self looking like a Troll, I would advise you to Google first and start a thread like this only after you have done some research.

You're welcome.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:44pm

gleek, don't apologize. Some of the posters on this board think they created musical theater. Asking questions is how you learn. La Cage Aux Folles isn't on anyone's list of Top Ten Musicals that everyone should be familiar with.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 10:56pm

Amen to what Gothampc posted. What's the big deal?

Nobody is required to respond to a post that seems naive.

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/18/14 at 11:12pm

La Cage Aux Folles isn't on anyone's list of Top Ten Musicals that everyone should be familiar with.

Didn't I mention Jerry Herman is a violent man?!