How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#1How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 3:50pm
I always thought it was a really well written comedy/thriller. Great roller coaster of a ride for the audience. Would seem relatively easy to produce. Small cast one set.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#2re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 3:53pmMmm, we know what happens and who did it. That's the problem with reviving a murder mystery!
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#3re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 3:54pm
True, blaxx, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying the movie over and over.
It's one of my favorites of its type.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#5re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 3:57pmI like it, too, but I don't think I'd shell out to see a professional production of it.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#6re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 3:58pmThere's a whole new audience that hasn't even heard of it. We know how it ends but does the majority of potential ticket buyers know? Maybe I'm 100% wrong.
#8re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:00pm
Yes! Please!!
That is true Blaxx, I saw it at the Paper Mill Playhouse almost 10 years ago and I fell in love with it then. And, yes "we" know the ending, but it still remains one of my favorite plays and I like Reggy :) have watched the film numerous times, it is just soooo thrilling and I love finding new things about each character and the plot that is about to unfold!
I would love a Deathtrap revival anytime!!
EDIT: I would probably be considered part of the "new audience" because I saw it at PMP when I was pretty young. But, yes, I agree that there is a new audience that probably hasn't heard of it and would love the roller coaster ride that will ensue... I could see it being another Speed-the-Plow, especially with some more well-known names in the cast (and at least we know Piven won't be Clifford :P)
Updated On: 1/29/09 at 04:00 PM
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#9re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:00pm
I love this play...especially the end.
Even if I know the ending, I like seeing how it'll get there.
#10re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:00pmMaybe the cast of "Blithe Spirit" can do it in rep.
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#11re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:02pmIs that the movie where Christopher Reeves kisses a man? Because I always thought that was hot when I was a kid.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#12re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:03pmSpeaking of the film I think Dyan Cannon did a great job of making the thankless character of Myra work. Her take on the part was perfect.
TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#13re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:05pm
Can they modernize it?
Do it in the nude... or have Myra come down with AIDS?
#14re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:06pm
I think Dyan Cannon is brilliant in the film. I'm utterly indifferent to everything else she's ever done.
And I love Irene Worth.
I think I'd like Alec Baldwin in the revival. And . . . Kim Bassinger?
No? Not gonna happen?
Updated On: 1/29/09 at 04:06 PM
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#15re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:07pmOkay, if Alec Baldwin was in it, I WOULD shell out the dough.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#17re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:09pm
Whew! Thanks, Phyllis.
Our engagement is back on.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#18re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:10pmMarian Seldes as Helga. (Didn't she play Myra for years and years and years?)
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#19re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:11pm
They play also feels so early 80's, with the typewriters and a lot of the dialogue. I think that it would just make it funny (in a bad way) to hear about carbon copies, etc.
#20re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:11pmShe did, and she'd be a hoot as Helga.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#21re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:13pm
They play also feels so ealy 80's, with the typewriters and a lot of the dialogue. I think that it would just make it funny (in a bad way) to hear about carbon copies, etc.
I was thinking about that. Maybe computer and floppy disks instead? Actually who knows what a floppy disk is anymore...how about a thumb drive for the copies?
#22re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:17pm
Hmm, hadn't thought about that.
I mean, a few holdouts still use typewriters (Paul Auster, for example), but it strains credulity to have two such in the same play, I suppose.
#23re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:20pm
Hadn't thought about that either, but Speed-the-Plow talks about pagers/beepers and who uses those anymore...???
Also, I was trying to think of my casting ideas for the infamous duo and though I don't have a good Clifford yet, what about Kelsey Grammar for Bruhl (though I like Baldwin, can he do the accent - is the british accent necessary for Sidney or was that just Michael Caine, I can't remember from PMP?)
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#24re: How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?
Posted: 1/29/09 at 4:21pmI check my Broadwayworld.com on a typewriter.
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