How about a revival of.........
How about a revival of.........
#0How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:17pm
THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG?
Hasn't been done in over twenty years. Nominated for several Tonys.
Just saw the Tony Awards performance of the show, with Lucie Arnaz. I really enjoyed it. Ran for over 1,000 performances - I take it it was well received?
--Aristotle
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#1re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 3:28amAbout ten years ago there was to be a revival of 'Song' to star Robert Downey Jnr but plans fell through.
#2re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 5:48amIt has become a popular show a dinner theatres. That's pretty much where SONG belongs.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
romanov
Stand-by Joined: 5/6/05
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#4re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:23am
Popular in dinner theatres for two reasons:
1: Producers think the names Marvin Hamlsich and Neil Simon will sell tickets.
2: IT'S CHEAP, CHEAP CHEAP! - Cast of eight. modern costumes, simple sets (except for the sports car).
Personally, I find it terribly dated. The music screams out "1970's disco" and would only work if done as a period piece.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#6re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 9:12amOn the Twentieth Century
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#7re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 9:32amIf you thought it was cheap it must have the production you saw. A major highlight of the show was Doug Schmidt's set, with revolve, sliding panels and projections. I really wouldn't want to see the show without it. There are a few references which would need to be changed to bring it upto date, but other than that it would be ripe for revival.
Luke0827
Understudy Joined: 10/7/04
#8re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:35amFOOTLOOSE?!!?!? Okay, just kidding. In all seriousness, I'd love to see Brigadoon revived, as I think it is a gorgeous show.
WOSQ
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/03
#10re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:58am
Unfunny with a fun pop score.
Neil Simon's worst book musical to date. Dull.
And I saw the original.
#11re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:10pmI think with the right leads it could be funny. The show was a huge international hit when it first came out, and there was even talk of a movie at one point. Probably not a show worthy of a full Broadway revival, but might be fun for something like Encores or Musicals in Mufti.
#12re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:20pmI would LOVE to see megan back in H2$!
"I think it was the Korean tour or something. They were all frickin' asian!" -Zoran912
#13re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:20pmA Little Night Music...definitely
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
romanov
Stand-by Joined: 5/6/05
#14re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:26pmChita33, you are kidding about Bajour...right? I saw The Rink and actually liked it, but I don't think it could ever get an audience.
#15re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:40pmLes Miz, its been off for far too long (I know, I know, its only been like 2 years, but still.)
grizzabella
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/05
#16re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:14pmNobody's done Shenandoah for a long time and it had a decent run. If not on Broadway, then regionally. It made its mark in the early 70's, when the country was still divided over the VietNam war. Similiar circumstances now over Iraq. Might be the time to dust it off. Its score is fairly traditional, but is a good vehicle for a strong baritone lead. (I'd personally love to hear Daniel Davis sing something like this.)
#17re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:43pm
There already was a revival of Shenandoah in 1989...it didnt do well.
Played Charlie Anderson in High School...love this score.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#18re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 3:00pmCHESS! I'm dying to see this musical. Also...how bout Side Show? It was taken away ENTIRELY too soon!
grizzabella
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/05
#19re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 3:02pmYou could be right, doodlenyc, but 1989 was 16 years ago, and the country's emotional climate has changed a lot since then. You're right about the score! It's gorgeous.
#20re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 3:16pm
Given how much I love The Light In The Piazza, I'd really like to see the same creative team revive DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Victoria Clark would be great in the lead, and imagine what Venice would look like with the same set, costume and light designers. And Adam Guettel's grandad wrote a lucious score, with melodies no less! Don't forget Sondheim's lyrics too.
Let it happen. Take the moment!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#22re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:16pmMACK & MABEL. i SO want to see this show!
nmartin
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/3/05
#23re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:38pmI do wish someone could make the book for Mack and Mabel work. The score, as I'm sure everyone on here knows, is one of the best.
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#24re: How about a revival of.........
Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:48pmThe Cameron Macintosh production of My Fair Lady is supposed to be coming... and it's been many a year since Broadway had that right?
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