MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway in April 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway in April 2010
#2re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway in April 2010
Posted: 11/3/09 at 4:53pmWell that'll probably out run BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS... by a week or two, maybe.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#2re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 4:55pmWhere the hell did that come from? I've never even heard of this show. WTF.
#3re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 4:57pmAny Chicago folk have any insight?
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#4re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:01pm
It has been discussed before. No one was impressed and smelled a mega flop.
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardid=1&boardname=bway&thread=1003391#3907750
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#5re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:06pmSo, basically, it's the Imperial Palace's Legends in Concert, just with them all performing at once.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#6re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:08pmApparently.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#7re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:18pmuhhhhhhhh
RyToast1
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
#8re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:20pm
The bits they performed during the commercial breaks at the TONY Awards ceremony were dreadful. I guess they were just trying to keep up the streak of flops at the Nederlander.
The show sounded and looked totally awful.
#9re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:25pmOr -- it's like Buddy, without that downer second-act plane crash!
#10re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:25pm
i saw this in chicago last year at the goodman theaterr before they transfered to an open run at the apollo. its a fun show and the audience loved it! the talent is incredible, they looked, sang, acted and played their musical intruments as almost good as the legends they portrayed. oh btw, it has a story line and a conflict.its not just a jamming session.
Updated On: 11/3/09 at 05:25 PM
#11re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:46pm
Maila, I don't know what show you saw, but that's not the one I saw. The show I saw had an anti-climatic story and very poor acting. The music was great, but I didn't care. Here's basically my review of it that I wrote in the last thread:
"It's basically about the night that the four singers all had a jam session and the only conflict was that the producer wanted to renew Johnny Cash's contract but Johnny didn't want that. So that blows over quickly. And then there's just some random chick hanging out in the studio. The only saving grace of the show was the guy playing Jerry Lee Lewis who actually had energy and understood his character. The music is fun but it's like they've created a rock show with the more unknown songs of these artists and then tried to weave this story in. "
MusicSnob1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/09
#12re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 5:57pmThis is going to be such a hot mess. Wow. I can't wait.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#13re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 6:02pmI mean, it DOES feature the music of all four artists, all mashed together in one show. So it's kind of like Jersey Boys meets an orgy, and since people seem to really like both, who knows. This might actually do well.
Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08
#14re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 6:05pmSaw it a couple of years ago at Village Theatre in Everett, WA. Wasn't impressed at all. I'm surprised it's opening up on Broadway.
#15re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 6:34pmThis and no FIRST WIVES CLUB?! I'm crushed. Crushed and stricken!
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#16re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 6:39pm
I know, but hope never dies. 
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
MusicSnob1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/09
#17re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:12pm
You know what else doesn't die, Blaxx? Love. Love Never Dies. Love is never "redddayy" for a change because it never dies.
What is Broadway coming to? Are all of these terrible musicals really going to be on Broadway this season?
When I think about you, I touch myself.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#18re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:24pm
I guess Memphis could run away with a Best Musical win, after all. Even if I doubt it will be open by Tony time.
There doesn't seem to be any new musical opening anytime soon that seems deserving for the award.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#19re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:31pmThey performed a couple of times during the commercial breaks at this year's Tonys and they sounded alright. I can't speak to the plot or anything but they weren't terrible and the audience seemed to enjoy them. Still this doesn't sound too inspired or interesting.
#20re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:37pm
I WANNA HEAR THE WEDDING BELL(E)S RING!
FWC!
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PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#21re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:45pmAmerican Idiot will easily beat out Memphis if it transfers.
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CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#22re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:48pmSONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM is a new musical.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#23re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:52pm
American Idiot will easily beat out Memphis if it transfers.
You think? The SF reviews weren't exactly encouraging.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#24re: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - New Rock 'n' Roll Musical to Open on Broadway
Posted: 11/3/09 at 7:54pm
Well it's run over a year here in Chicago with no sign of stopping. It got great reviews. Not my kind of show, but to dismiss it before you've even seen a preview seems...well, what do I expect from people who make Tony guesses before the season even starts.
Here’s a hit. A palpable hit.
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