Disney on Broadway. . . What's next?

[JMVR]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:15pm

I have heard rumors that their next project is Tarzan. Still, you know they've had workshops of "The Little Mermaid" and we know they're doing "Mary Poppins" with Cameron Machintosh in London.

Does anybody know for certain what Disney's next project on Broadway will be? IMO "The Little Mermaid" has more broadway-sounding score, but I wonder how they'll pull off the "underwater" effect without making look too "theme park". I thik Kerry Butler would make a great Ariel. I'm also very suriouus about "Mary Poppins" and how they'll accomplish the special effects. Any thoughts?

[chauvelin128]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:21pm

I have always thought the Disney musical with the most theatrical possibilities is The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The score is awesome, the roles are great...not to mention all the characters are human...there are no mermaids or beasts or dancing spoons or flying carpets...it seems like the most obvious choice to me...

[MusicPos2]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:28pm

I agree with Hunchback. I love Menken, and I think of all the Disney Musicals this one has by far the best score. Plus, the lyricist is that unknown guy, Stephen Schwartz. Wouldn't know what else he's done...Lol

[JMVR]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:29pm

Good Point. I don't know why the German production of Diney's "Hunchback" never made it to Broadway. . .Did anyone here see the show?

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:32pm

For certain, the next Broadway project is TARZAN. Then LITTLE MERMAID. Chitty and Poppins are also coming, but those aren't solely Disney.

But first, Disney is touring ON THE RECORD.

[shlamdiddly]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:34pm

I owuld love to see Hunchback on Broadwday. Sometimes when I get bored a noght and can't find anything to watch I'll put that in and just listen to the music....yes...I know I'm a loser.

[chauvelin128]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:34pm

Also, I think Disney should get Julie Taymor to direct The Nightmare Before Christmas. And you can't be a loser if you have a picture of Barrett as your icon. :) Updated On: 7/29/04 at 12:34 PM

[MusicPos2]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:35pm

How does that make you a loser, it's really great music!

[JMVR]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:36pm

CapnHook: ANy comments on ON THE RECORD? Have you seen it or heard about it? Sounds pretty simple to me, but it may be a great show . . . I just think it is probably not too different from the shows performed in front of Cinderella Castle . . . Also, I thought it wasn't very original that they pulled a Mamma Mia! on us and just sort of stuck the old classics together with a thin stroyline . . . thoughts?

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:40pm

When I go to Disney World, I am pleased with their shows. Especially FANTASMIC!.

I enjoy Abba music, but the show didn't do anything for me.
I enjoy Disney music, but we shall see.

They will probably have a bunch of effects and this show will be 100% spectacle.

I haven't seen it, but I will be seeing ON THE RECORD when it comes here next year.

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:46pm

No one's seen 'On the Record' given that it doesn't start until November.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 12:46pm

Hunchback opened in Berlin in 1999. I saw the production. The book and score were great (if you know German), but the staging was dull.

[shlamdiddly]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 1:04pm

"you can't be a loser if you have a picture of Barrett as your icon. :)"

thanks chauvelin128

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:37pm

Someone mentioned they would like to see Mulan on Broadway.

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:42pm

What about Pocahantus(sp?)?

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:46pm

I think that Pocahontas is one of the weaker Disney efforts. The music is gorgeous, but the movie is sorely lacking. I don't think it could be turned into a 2+ hour stage show (the movie is about 80 minutes).

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:49pm

I might work if Stephen S. wrote some more songs, and Disney made the story line a lot better.

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:52pm

Alan Menkin wrote the score, with Stephen Schwartz doing lyrics. It is, by far, the best thing about the film. If there was severe tweaking to the story, I think the music might be enough to carry the show (with strong leads, of course).

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 2:59pm

I think with all the money Disney has they should look beyond transforming their movies into stage "specticals" on Broadway and look to producing more original works like AIDA. (hey, at least it wasn't a movie first...) The whole "Disney movie on stage" thing isn't working for me, and no way will I be going to see On The Record... yuck. I don't think anything will come of that... not on Broadway anyway...

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:05pm

i've said it before and i'll say it again... Hercules needs to be done

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:08pm

The Disney Cruise Line has a show, HERCULES - THE MUSE-ICAL

Didn't work for me on stage. Yes, the Muses are a great touch in singing narration, Hades is a great villain, and storyline is generally good, but as a stage show, don't see it happening.

Better as a film.

I think LITTLE MERMAID is the best choice for a Disney film on stage.

[shlamdiddly]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:09pm

I love Hercules! not too sure about it on stage though

Updated On: 7/29/04 at 03:09 PM

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:09pm

I haven't seen "Mary Poppins" (has anyone been to London and checked it out?) but I adore the movie and I think it would make a charming, fun show. And I've been waiting for "The Little Mermaid" to hit the stage ever since I saw "Beauty and the Beast". I've loved that one ever since I was five. As for "On The Record"...I have no plans to see it. Is it just a series of Disney songs or does it attempt to integrate a plot like so many other shows have done with already existing music?

[Aryn007]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:10pm

I know Prince of Egypt is Dreamworks and not Disney, but I think that'd make a pretty good musical.

[shlamdiddly]

Posted: 7/29/04 at 3:16pm

we played a song from that in orchestra in middle school...I don't remember what song...but it was very pretty