John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's "New York, New York" to Broadway - Page 3
John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's "New York, New York" to Broadway
#50John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 9/1/22 at 8:35am
BJR said: "SouthernCakes said: "Has Skin of Our Teeth been performed anywhere?
So this is a book show and not just a revue?"
They lost the rights. Or rather, the rights were pulled. Sadly, I've heard it's a fantastic score."
They lost the rights? I would have thought this was in the public domain, I don't know why.
There used to be a demo of "The Skin of Our Teeth" floating around. I know I used to have it. Not sure about anymore.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#51John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 12:01pm
Previews begin March 24 at the St. James
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#52John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 1:04pm
Heading needs to be fixed, this a new musical not an adaptation of the Scorsese film. The musical is inspired by the film’s title song and will feature songs used in the film, but different characters and story. It has zero of the film’s characters, etc.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#53John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 1:38pm
I love that artwork!! So stylish and classic.
#54John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 1:46pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Heading needs to be fixed, this a new musical not an adaptation of the Scorsese film. The musical is inspired by the film’s title song and will feature songs used in the film, but different characters and story. It has zero of the film’s characters, etc."
According to the casting call, the lead characters' names are Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans, same as in the movie.
verywellthensigh
Broadway Star Joined: 6/14/22
#55John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 1:59pm
It also kind of sounds like they're expanding the scope a bit, kinda like a big-band Rent.
#56John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 2:36pm
LOL @ the press release:
"The great John Kander said to us recently, when referring to his time in New York City in the years following the end of World War II, "the possibility of a future was always there." Perhaps the same could be said of living and working in New York City today. Once again, the city is bursting with energy, new hope, and the sense that anything is possible "
Uh-huh: Still in the middle of a pandemic, plus there's an increase in homelessness and violence, not to mention inflation. What bubble do these people live in.
Oh, yes: the Broadway theater bubble.
#57John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 2:41pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Heading needs to be fixed, this a new musical not an adaptation of the Scorsese film. The musical is inspired by the film’s title song and will feature songs used in the film, but different characters and story. It has zero of the film’s characters, etc."
The lead character's are Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans. Where ya been boo?
#58John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:12pm
CarlosAlberto said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Heading needs to be fixed, this a new musical not an adaptation of the Scorsese film. The musical is inspired by the film’s title song and will feature songs used in the film, but different characters and story. It has zero of the film’s characters, etc."
The lead character's are Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans. Where ya been boo?"
Making things up again as usual. The article clearly states the show is inspired by the film.
#59John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:20pm
And let’s stop pretending this film is a beloved classic. It’s by no means bad, but it ain’t really an important page in American cinema. I don’t think many will care that it’s a different story.
#60John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:25pm
BroadwayNYC2 said: "And let’s stop pretending this film is a beloved classic. It’s by no means bad, but it ain’t really an important page in American cinema. I don’t think many will care that it’s a different story."
Bizarre take, considering the critical consensus.
#61John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:27pm
The film and the musical both take place right after WW2, with the same names for the leads. This ain’t rocket science, clearly the film is a launching pad for whatever this musical will be.
#62John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:39pm
joevitus said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "And let’s stop pretending this film is a beloved classic. It’s by no means bad, but it ain’t really an important page in American cinema. I don’t think many will care that it’s a different story."
Bizarre take, considering the critical consensus."
How is it a bizarre take? The critical consensus was mixed, at best, and it's not a film most people have even seen.
#63John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:57pm
Most people know this film.
#64John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 4:02pm
I said this in the other thread, but the film has never been available to stream and can only be found on DVD, so for a very long time now, the only way for people to find it is to purchase a physical media copy of it and (it hurts my collector heart to say this) but people just don't really do that anymore. So yes, there was a time it was a moderately well received film that a lot of people knew but hose numbers are VERY dwindled now. Even people who might want to brush up on the source material before seeing the new musical will have to find and purchase the DVD online to do so (which the vast majority won't), which means even if people had seen it a very long time ago, it'll be like even a lot of them walking in blind.
#65John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 4:13pm
“Bizarre take, considering the critical consensus.”
You mean the…mixed critical reception? Like I said earlier, I like the film. But saying “most people know the film” is quite delusional. The song, maybe? But most know it as a Frank Sinantra song, and not a Liza song from the film.
#66John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 4:19pm
BroadwayNYC2 said: "“But saying “most people know the film” is quite delusional."
Wrong. I am not delusional. Why so rude? Your bullying is on display.
BdwyFan
Featured Actor Joined: 3/1/10
#67John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 4:28pm
My question is: will people flock to see because they love the song “New York, New York”? Frank Sinatra version. Target audience? 🤔
#68John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 5:22pm
TaffyDavenport said: "joevitus said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "And let’s stop pretending this film is a beloved classic. It’s by no means bad, but it ain’t really an important page in American cinema. I don’t think many will care that it’s a different story."
Bizarre take, considering the critical consensus."
How is it a bizarre take? The critical consensus was mixed, at best, and it's not a film most people have even seen."
It was mixed upon original release, but it was re-evaluated in a much more positive light after the movie was restored. It's bizarre to have such a dismissive take on it now.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#69John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 5:27pm
BdwyFan said: "My question is: will people flock to see because they love the song “New York, New York”? Frank Sinatra version. Target audience? ?"
Older white people (Mr Saturday Night crowd) with a splash of younger people due to Lin's involvement. But not enough to make it cool or anything. Most people have never heard of this movie who are under 50.
leefowler
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/04
#70John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 5:36pmPeople over 50 are a big part of the Broadway audience...
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#71John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 5:39pm
I am aware. Older whites with disposable income are the majority of Broadway-goers. It doesn't mean it will be cool or anticipated by younger people (Mr. Saturday Night) in some kind of huge way. If Lin was in it on the other hand.....
#72John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 6:22pm
That it is not based directly on the film is a good thing IMO. DeNiro’s character was an outright manipulative bully and Minnelli’s was a cringey, clingy, whining mess of a woman.
They both irritated me.
#73John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 6:23pm
CarlosAlberto said: "That it is not based directly on the film is a good thing IMO. DeNiro’s character was an outright manipulative bully and Minnelli’s was a cringey, clingy, whining mess of a woman.
They both irritated me."
Phantom ran for 35 years!
#74John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's
Posted: 10/26/22 at 6:26pm
TotallyEffed said: "CarlosAlberto said: "That it is not based directly on the film is a good thing IMO. DeNiro’s character was an outright manipulative bully and Minnelli’s was a cringey, clingy, whining mess of a woman.
They both irritated me."
Phantom ran for 35 years!"
LMAO!!! Touché!
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