IDOL the musical.
IDOL the musical.
#1IDOL the musical.
Posted: 5/28/07 at 11:35pmIt's coming to the 45th Street Theatre on July 5th. It's coming in right after Tosca leaves. Anyone heard anything about it?
that's a really big mic...
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#2re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 5/29/07 at 2:11amDoes this have anything to do with American Idol...or is that the only thing I ever think about?
#3re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 5/29/07 at 3:51amWell...they are making ice cream. A musical can't be far behind.
#4re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 5/29/07 at 4:24amWhere have you been Zoran!?
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grnsmwhr
Stand-by Joined: 5/27/04
#5re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/19/07 at 5:22pm
It's not affiliated with AI, thank god. It's been playing at a theatre in Syracuse and I've heard it's quite good. It's loosely based on a fanatical group of fans that love an AI singer.
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#6re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/19/07 at 5:25pmSo it does have to do with AI. grrr
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TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#7re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/19/07 at 6:20pmMust be Fantasias fans...
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MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#8re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/19/07 at 9:15pmThank god this isn't AI related...though I have to admit, if this was Idol related and it debuted in the same season as AWL's Eminem musical...priceless.
#9re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/22/07 at 3:28am
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/108924.html
By Andrew Gans
18 Jun 2007
Idol: The Musical, which is based on the idol worship of former "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken is headed Off-Broadway.
The musical, which was recently seen in Syracuse, NY, is scheduled to begin previews at Off-Broadway's 45th Street Theatre July 5. Todd Ellis is producing the Manhattan engagement of Idol, which will be directed by Bill Boland.
The musical features a book by Boland and music by Jon Balcourt. Both men collaborated on the lyrics.
Idol: The Musical, according to press notes, is described as "a satirical musical comedy that focuses on the outrageous and delusional fan base of the hit television show. The musical takes place in Steubenville, Ohio where a group of dork-like students are preparing for their high school graduation after which they are determined to drag themselves out of the dregs of the middle-of-nowhere.
"There are eight of them; all belonging to the same cult-like club that meets daily in a barn that doubles as a shrine to Clay Aiken. They are actively ridiculed by the rest of Steubenville; a humiliating situation that doesn't deter their quest for all things Clay. They are victims of A.D.D., Ritalin, their misguided obsessions and their innocent longing for their elusive '15 minutes.' One of them pumps gas. One of them is home-schooled. One of them is a genius. And one of them is a basketball phenom who would rather be a Chippendales dancer. The other four have equally bizarre back-stories too complicated to tell here; but suffice it to know that the real bad-guy of the piece is a total harpy named Adrienne. She gives new meaning to the word villain. The story heats up when the mid-American leg of the ‘Idol Tour,’ starring Clay Aiken, is announced to be playing Chicago, Memphis, Louisville, Scranton, Charleston, Greensboro, Roanoke and Steubenville. Steubenville! False idols are a tricky bunch. Especially those that have lost national singing contests. Go ask Clay. I think he'll know."
Ticket information has yet to be announced.
interesting... thoughts?
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that's a really big mic...
Virgo
Featured Actor Joined: 9/11/05
#10re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/22/07 at 9:35am
"Must be Fantasias fans..."
A few of you are really obsessed with her and her "fans". Even when she's not mentioned you and your friends can't help it. The musical is about Clay Aiken and HIS fans. And if you want to see a bombard of "fans" just start bad mouthing him on this board, then you'll see that her "fans" aren't really that bad after all.
Actually, I'm sure he has some fans here now but they don't post about him since he's not on broadway. That might change now since he's got his own off broadway musical. He's not starring in it but it's still about him so I'm sure the regular bashers (like you) will find something negative to say in his topics just for "fun".
#11re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/22/07 at 9:41am
So I caught the premiere of Idol: The Musical in Syracuse NY a few weeks ago. OMG, this show is hilarious!!! It centers on a group of teens who worhsip Clay Aiken and try to become the opening act for his next tour. The music is fantastic, the characters unforgettable, and the script absolutly a riot. There's a few numbers throughout that will literally leave you laughing until you cry. I would definatly urge anyone (Idol fans or not) to catch this show in July. It's got something for everyone. If you google Idol:The Musical I'm pretty sure you can find dates, times, and locations (45th Street Theatre NYC?) I will most deff. be in the front row opening night. (July 5th) DON'T MISS THIS SHOW ya'll. You may even learn something while watching... something some Broadway shows can't even do!
Updated On: 6/22/07 at 09:41 AM
BrianIdol2
Swing Joined: 6/22/07
#12re: IDOL the musical.
Posted: 6/22/07 at 11:18amHey everybody, I'm actuallly the set designer for Idol: The Musical...it's opening July 5th and it's hysterically funny (honest!). You should all go see it!
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