Guettel's next project ... "The Princess Bride"

[Barihunk]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 8:14am

Riedel confirms this little piece of gossip (oh, wait, I guess it still is gossip) after a dressing down of the Spamalot folks in today's column... If there is truth to it, I for one can't wait for Guettel's "Princess Bride".
Riedel in Today's Post

[Forester]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 8:25am

Sweet

[broadway betty]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 8:43am

What happy news to wake up to! Adam Guettel's next project! I love those words. I hope I don't have to wait yeers and yeers and yeers to see it though I know it'll be worth the wait.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 8:59am

YAHOO!

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 9:05am

I am shocked. SHOCKED! People like Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz have been stymied in getting to this project. Not that I'm complaining, I think it'll give Guettel a chance to write more of his gorgeous melodies only with more accessbility for the audience.
I guess I'm not surprised that Goldman will be writing the book; he's been so protective of this piece.

[Aigoo]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 9:34am

YAYYYYY! My FAVORITE movie!

[secret-soul]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 9:37am

I heart Princess Bride.
I heart heart Adam Guettel.

YAY!!!

[bella cantato]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 9:43am

This is so exciting!!!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 10:05am

He's a slow writer, so don't hold your breath for this anytime soon.

[yodamarie78]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 10:45am

That is wonderful. I have adored The Princess Bride forever and, other than Sondheim, I can't think of anyone I'd trust more to do a good job and make the show not suck.

And I'd rather see a very well done musical in 5 years than a thrown together show sooner.

[cathywellerstein]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 10:48am

this makes me so ridiculously happy! it's inconceivable!

[Hopkins_125]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 10:50am

I love this movie. Guess this means another trip to NYC.

[LostLeander]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 11:18am

Is it just me, or does this sound like another Matt Morrison / Kelli O'Hara show?

[SamIAm]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:39pm

I love the Princess Bride and here's another tidbit. Patinkin LOVES Guettel's work and does it in concert sometimes...so if they do a musical, I wonder if he'd consider playing Inigo again. He's a bit old for the part, but I'd love to see him participate again.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:41pm

It seems that Guettel is following Sondheim's path rather closely. The Light In The Piazza has a Do I Hear A Waltz feel to it and now The Princess Bride will have an Into The Woods feel.

[EganFan2]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:43pm

On stage, you wouldn't necessarily notice how old Mandy Patinkin is. It would be nice if he did it.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:44pm

I would rather not have Patinkin butcher the beauty of Adam's future score.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:44pm

I guess I'm the only one who thinks this is a add combination? Guettel writes pretty songs, but he is as serious as a heart attack. I can't see him fitting at all with the light-hearted adverture feel of this story. I hope I am wrong, but I just can't help but feel this is an awkward fit at best.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:46pm

Sondheim went from Gypsy and West Side Story to Forum, so it could be a good fit.

[SamIAm]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 1:47pm

Gee, I was right...it only took a MOMENT for someone to skewer him. Let's agree to disagree. I happen to love the guy's voice and concerts. And there are others who do too. You are also entitled to your opinion.

Would love to have seen Sondheim tackle this in the spirit of 'Into the Woods'

[jasonf]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 3:52pm

First of all, William Goldman has been my favorite author for YEARS. If you haven't read any of his books, DEFINITELY go seek them out - even beyond Princess Bride -- stuff like Marathon Man and ESPECIALLY Boys and Girls Together are AMAZING.

Adam Guettel has written two great scores (I don't like Myths and Hyms so much), so we know he has the chops.

Joe - as for lightheartedness - there's some light moments in Floyd Collins -- like The Riddle Song and Between a Rock and a Hard Place -- I think he'll be fine.

I can't WAIT to see how this turns out!!!

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 6:42pm

Don't forget Is That Remarkable? from Floyd Collins -- very lighthearted, funny, ironic. Give him a shot folks, he's gonna rock your world with this one.

[Theaterlover2]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 7:25pm

OH WOW!
I love his music. I looooove that movie. Hopefully it will be a great combination.

[aegeusrocks]

Posted: 8/12/05 at 11:11pm

BobbyBuddy - I wouldn't think that this would take too long, even if he is a slow writer. He already has two foundations to take from: the book and the screenplay. How much could he change without drawing the wrath of the fans? Not very much at all. IMHO, this will be completed relatively soon, at least for the book. Music, on the other hand, is anyone's guess. While I dearly looooove Guettel's work, I think he takes his time to compose the work, which is a very good thing, don't get me wrong. I'm just so excited for this that I don't want to have to wait too long!

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 8/13/05 at 1:22am

O please let it be true.