If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
#1If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:43pm
who would you pick?
I don't particularly like jukebox musicals most of the time, but I just thought this could be fun.
I'm kind of thinking The Smiths... maybe, probably wouldn't be done well if it actually happened.
FranklinShepard-Inc.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#2re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:47pm
Make it a Stephen Sondheim jukebox musical!
No, seriously, the world's filled with crappy stuff like jukebox musicals. No more of them, please!
Juliash
Broadway Star Joined: 3/6/07
#2re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:48pmLast night I was thinking about Josh Groban, even though most of his songs weren't written by him. I just feel like it could work...
george95
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/1/08
#3re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:50pm
Are you kidding?
Are you absolutely kidding?
Madonna! Definitely Madonna! It would be like Mamma Mia, Xanadu, Chicago, and the "contact" scene from RENt all having an orgy together.
#4re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:52pmMadonna's music would be incredible as its so story based anyway, but it will never happen, she said that she has been askd many times inc for the ill fated Desperately Seeking Susan the musical and said no
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#5re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:53pm
"Britney"
A phenomenal second act.
*Oh wait a jukebox musical? hmm.. well there can be some of her songs - but I'd want mostly original material.
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#6re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:53pm
"Make it a Stephen Sondheim jukebox musical!
No, seriously, the world's filled with crappy stuff like jukebox musicals. No more of them, please!"
I completely agree. This is just for fun....
#7re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:55pm
Aqua. You know, of "Barbie Girl" fame. I'm obsessed and have always found their music very theatrical.
I don't want a jukebox musical, but I wish Ben Folds would compose an original.
#8re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:56pm
laura is broadway, even before I opened this thread, I thought "The Smiths". 
#9re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:56pmI'm pulling for Aerosmith.
#10re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:56pmI'm intrigued to see a staged version of PURPLE RAIN, (but 'not') -- I think a jukebox musical with Prince's music would be entertaining. (Nevermind the fact that the ONLY reason why I'm even contemplating is because of th GRAMMYs ... which disappointed BIG-TIME)
#11re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:59pm
Aerosmith would be fun, and would probably work very well. They have SO much to choose from.
I kind of want Ben Folds to compose a musical based on "Steven's Last Night In Town." It'd be brilliant, I tell you.
george95
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/1/08
#12re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:00pmMaybe Kanye West. I love him, but he's such a drama queen that I'm sure the show would be so over the top. I'm picturing this immense saga of hip-hop drama cobbled together from his songs.
#13re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:01pm
I know there have been a few readings with her music but I'd like someone to do a Laura Nyro jukebox musical. Or just get me a big chorus singing "Time and Love" with some tamborines and I'll be fine.
Z.
parkopjen
Swing Joined: 11/15/05
#14re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:01pmChicago.. And not the power ballads out of the 80's but the early stuff
#15re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:02pm
Steve2- I know, so many of The Smiths songs sound so theatrical.
"Aqua. You know, of "Barbie Girl" fame. I'm obsessed and have always found their music very theatrical. "
I've always thought Lollipop (Candyman) sounded very musical..
Craww
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#16re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:05pmDuran Duran.
SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#17re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:06pmFleetwood Mac. Lots of history with the band and stories in their songs.
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#18re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:06pm
"Cartoon Heroes"
"Halloween"
"Back From Mars"
"Cuba Libre"
all make great stage numbers - how do I know? Ive put them on.
lol.
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#19re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:06pm
SNL -
I'd be there opening night.
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#20re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:07pmMe too! Another Mac fan, I take it?
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#21re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:08pmTotes
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#22re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:09pm
Rock on.
I also think Moby could produce a spectacular show around his music.
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#23re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:11pmThe Mamas & The Papas
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
luvcaroline
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/05
#24re: If you had to pick a band/artist for a jukebox musical...
Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:12pm
I definitely agree with Madonna, Prince & The Smiths. Also:
U2
Bruce Springsteen (but hopefully not like the Dylan musical!). I always thought that "Jungleland" sounded like a great opening to a Broadway musical.
Talking Heads - that would be the best!
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