FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018- Page 2
FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018
Shrek3
Featured Actor Joined: 2/1/16
#25FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 6:52pm
^ I was just thinking about this, ACL. Frozen is definitely not a sure thing. If the show sucks, it won't have legs. Doesn't matter what title it is.
#26FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 6:55pm
Goodness, I hope Let It Go isn't the act one ending. The act one ending should be For The First Time In Forever (Reprise), as that's really the climax of the movie. It's a natural act break.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
#27FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 6:55pm
Call_me_jorge said: "ggersten said: "Which try-out city? Chicago? Seattle? Denver? San Diego?"
If it ends up going into a Nederlander then it will probably premiere in Chicago.
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Denver is officially locked in. Expect the announcement to coincide with DCPA's announcements for the upcoming season.
#28FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:19pm
One way to do that would be amazing would be to present the musical in a theatre made of ice. There is already ice hotel in nordique country and it was the inspiration of Elsa's castle. Imagine the light design. But it probably impossible (actor's voices, instruments) or really expansive.
Maybe I do not speak English as well as you, but I can perfectly pronounce the names of all characters of Les Misérables.
#29FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:22pm
A theatre is already chosen. It's not a Nederlander Theatre. More to come...
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#30FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:26pm
The prospects of musicals of Frozen & Spongebob
Yawn. The theater gods are turning over in their graves right about now.
Poster Emeritus
Shrek3
Featured Actor Joined: 2/1/16
#31FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:30pm
No they aren't. Spongebob could turn out really good and while I don't care for Frozen, many people said the theatre gods were turning over in their graves when Beauty and the beast was announced for broadway, and that was a beautiful show. Same with Lion King and Poppins.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#32FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:35pm
Spongebob vs Mary Poppins?
Lion King vs Frozen? You are yanking my chain right?
Poster Emeritus
Updated On: 2/9/16 at 07:35 PM
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#34FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:52pm
Shrek3 said: "eh. Frozen's score and book aren't even half as good as Beauty, Poppins and Lion King. Not expecting this to be very good. It will make money sure but the score is just so meh."
Considering no one has seen the stage version, you can't speak to the quality of the book. As for the score, I'd expect about 10 more songs to be written so let's wait and see (although I agree that a few from the movie are kind of mediocre).
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#35FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:52pm
Not surprisingly, Laura Osnes will audition for Anna.
Shrek3
Featured Actor Joined: 2/1/16
#36FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 7:54pm
I'm sure Osnes isn't actually going to audition.But been there done that if she does.
#37FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:08pm
At least they have the original songwriting team so there isn't such obvious discrepancy between new material and old.
That being said, they're gonna need a decent amount of new score to make this a full musical. As it stands now, the unmemorable "Fixer Upper" is the last song in the score.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
pupscotch
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/16
#38FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:10pm
I would be shocked if they didn't add more songs, and a proper finale for both acts. The current score is fine but could be better with a few improvements.
#39FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:10pm
I could easily see Osnes auditioning for Anna, and even potentially nabbing the role.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#40FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:14pm
I thought the same about The Little Mermaid. Seemed like a guaranteed hit, but it ended up flopping badly.
Frozen has the advantage of not waiting 20 years before a Broadway production. It's still fresh in the minds of the general public. Beauty and the Beast opened 3 years after the film. Same with Lion King. Aladdin got lucky by not being so misconceived for the stage as Tarzan and Little Mermaid (nor has it had any costly injuries). Seeing as how Frozen has become a major jewel in Disney's crown, I imagine they are going for another permanent Broadway and West End fixture as with The Lion King. I hope they use a similar formula and pad the score with some more of the "Nordic" music, which was stunningly beautiful.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#41FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:15pm
Has this been workshopped at all yet? I believe they are writing additional songs. I'm kind of hoping they can figure out a way to use "Life's Too Short" It's a great catchy song.
#42FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:18pm
Haven't they already finished some new songs? I thought the Lopez's mentioned that recently?
BroadMagTech
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/15
#43FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:19pm
So a Shubert Theatre or the New Amsterdam?
#44FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:20pm
Rumor has it that Kristen and Robert have been grooming Betsy Wolfe for Elsa while they were doing "Up Here" in La Jolla. So according to rumors, they've workshopped it with her.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#45FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:22pm
Personally I wouldn't mind if they leave out those trolls all together and cut "Fixer Upper." There's also a few songs written for the film that they might be able to work back in and a lovely song called "You're You" which could easily be reworked as a duet for Anna and Kristoff.
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#46FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:30pm
CindersGolightly said: "Rumor has it that Kristen and Robert have been grooming Betsy Wolfe for Elsa while they were doing "Up Here" in La Jolla. So according to rumors, they've workshopped it with her.
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I love Betsy Wolfe! That would be amazing.
dev101
Featured Actor Joined: 8/31/14
GoblinKing2
Understudy Joined: 10/24/15
#48FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:38pm
pupscotch said: "Can we have the movie cast be the OBC? With Idina, Groff, and Josh Gad I think it would be fantastic
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The show doesn't need Idina's star power to get launched, plus I doubt the producers have a 40-something year old Elsa who won't come cheap in mind. I would also guess she's not ready to jump into the 8 show a week grind anytime soon, particularly while still exploring her potential new opportunities. Wouldn't be surprised to see her show up for opening night festivities, though. Couldn't venture an opinion about the others.
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#49FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 2/9/16 at 8:38pm
Is there any proof to suggest that Betsey was indeed being courted?
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