KING KONG Musical

[RippedMan]

KING KONG Musical#1

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:06pm

Anyone else watch the teaser? I liked it. I love the underscoring. If that's what we have to expect from the score, then I'm excited. Just hope the staging is interesting.

[King of the City]

KING KONG Musical#2

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:10pm

Very intrigued by this! I wish it luck and am very interested in the piece. My memory may be wrong, but did they not say they wanted to have the Foxwoods Theatre not too long ago? (Although it might not even transfer. I'm just remembering the rumor)

Updated On: 2/23/13 at 11:10 PM

[trentsketch]

KING KONG Musical#2

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:21pm

They definitely said the Foxwoods was the perfect theater for the show if it comes to Broadway. And they also said a Broadway transfer would depend on how well the show does in Melbourne.

King Kong looks great. I hope the underscoring is the the style of the score. It feels right for the material. Hard to really judge it based off of that teaser, though it's a strong little ad for the show.

[RippedMan]

KING KONG Musical#3

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:23pm

Agreed. I like the whole 1920s-vibe. I just hope they don't kill the show by trying to make it into some huge spectacle. It needs some of that to survive, of course, but I think it could be a really beautiful show.

[Tag]

KING KONG Musical#4

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:26pm

FYI you can also hear other songs from the show on the same Youtube channel as this teaser.

[trentsketch]

KING KONG Musical#5

Posted: 2/23/13 at 11:28pm

I know Peter Jackson's remake isn't the most well-received King Kong film, but he brought out a really beautiful romantic style in the story. The material is there to make this work onstage. It just needs to really focus in on the story and character relationships. Spectacle is part of the story but it is not the story itself.

[ukpuppetboy]

KING KONG Musical#6

Posted: 2/26/13 at 3:00pm

Having just seen rehearsals of the ape running across the full width of the Regent stage spectacle is pretty important. My worry would be the tapestry of musical source material but I am more than happy to give it a go.. A beautiful theatre in Melbourne too - perfect for the show. Much better than a brand new NYC one, even if it is in NYC.

[jetts7]

KING KONG Musical#7

Posted: 2/26/13 at 4:35pm

The videos I have watched of it look really good! The "Full Moon" song is beautiful! I hope it comes to broadway one day, I could see it doing very well.

[all that jazz]

KING KONG Musical#8

Posted: 5/9/13 at 10:21pm

I was excited for this until I discovered it was a jukebox. Not that I have anything against them, but this particular story lends itself to a magnificent original jazz score. It's really a shame they're wasting that opportunity.

[EricMontreal22]

KING KONG Musical#9

Posted: 5/9/13 at 10:37pm

To be fair, the jukebox element are songs from the period, I believe, so it's not quite the same thing as a typical jukebox musical. I'm a big Craig Lucas fan who wrote the book--even if this seems rather atypical for him--, and Marius De Vries has done a ton of great, interesting pop (for good or bad, didn't he arrange the songs for Moulin Rouge?) and he's in charge of the arrangements.

[all that jazz]

KING KONG Musical#10

Posted: 5/9/13 at 11:17pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=501551

Don't get me wrong, it sounds fantastic, I was just expecting something more traditional.

[sephyr]

KING KONG Musical#11

Posted: 5/9/13 at 11:20pm

Marius De Vries has done some work with Bjork to so I'm definitely looking forward to his work, he is talented. I will check the songs out.

[ggersten]

KING KONG Musical#12

Posted: 5/26/13 at 11:46am

Kong does look sensational in this look at the puppetry and puppet masters involved - but, that is only one element of the show.
Behind the Kong Puppet

[ucjrdude902]

KING KONG Musical#13

Posted: 5/26/13 at 12:08pm

I think from that clip the lighting design and the same glimpse of costumes looks impressive.

[BroadwayStar4]

KING KONG Musical#14

Posted: 5/26/13 at 2:34pm

I'm really excited about it. Although the music is a bit techno-y than I expected....

[RippedMan]

KING KONG Musical#15

Posted: 5/27/13 at 2:53am

I think the story is so full of emotion that if they can capture that plus the spectacle then it will really be a treat. I mean, spectacle is great (Spider-Man is visually amazing), but if it doesn't have any heart or make you care about the characters then it doesn't make you want to go back.

I think this could be really amazing. I do wish it had a more original score, but the music sounds cool and it's not like it's jukebox songs like someone's catalogue.

[gchris11]

KING KONG Musical#16

Posted: 5/27/13 at 11:48am

Close Spidey and BRING ON KONG!!!!

[OperaBwayLover]

KING KONG Musical#17

Posted: 5/27/13 at 11:50am

I do like how the music sounds. This whole thing is really intriguing.

[wicked4l]

KING KONG Musical#18

Posted: 5/27/13 at 1:11pm

Kong's design is breath taking. Wow. I am amazed! Loved seeing all the actors/puppeteers control him!

[best12bars]

KING KONG Musical#19

Posted: 5/27/13 at 1:18pm

I enjoyed that clip posted on BWW. Kong looks terrific, and I don't mind the techno sound accompanying him. I'm sure it's incredible live on stage, particularly the chase section.

The song that the leading lady (Ann?) sang was touching in its sentiment, but pretty forgettable. It sounded like she wanted to be Billie Holliday or Amy Winehouse, and it was really repetitious. Nice mood, though.

I think I would prefer some "period-sounding" music (1930s) to contrast with the techno sound for Kong.

If nothing else, I would prefer a less monotonous lullaby song.

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[rosscoe(au)]

KING KONG Musical#20

Posted: 5/27/13 at 2:01pm

Seeing this next Tuesday night. Can't wait

Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

[jetts7]

KING KONG Musical#21

Posted: 5/27/13 at 2:01pm

Did anyone see it yet? I would love to hear how the show is!

[devonian.t]

KING KONG Musical#22

Posted: 5/27/13 at 5:18pm

Warhorse with a big ape.

Roscoe please give us a DETAILED review!

[Playbilly]

KING KONG Musical#23

Posted: 5/27/13 at 6:09pm

I hope they show a bit in the Tony Awards. Rather see a new show than a cruise ship number.

"Through The Sacrifice You Made, We Can't Believe The Price You Paid..For Love!"

[Mike Barrett]

KING KONG Musical#24

Posted: 5/27/13 at 7:54pm

I will say King Kong the Musical sounds kinda like a stupid idea but this show looks incredible!