Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
#1Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:08pm
I'm gonna say P!nk and Coldplay.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#2Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:36pm
COLDPLAY?
#3Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:53pm
FindingNamo said: "COLDPLAY?
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Well, they sort of started one: https://youtu.be/zs7xO5P3Az4
#4Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:58pm
Janelle Monae
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#5Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:00pm
I guess if I imagine something that works less well than "Spidey: Turn off Your Audience," then I can see what a Coldplay musical might be like.
#6Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:25pm
Ben Foooooooooooolds
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:26pm
Writing a song, even albums full of songs is not the same as writing a score.
#8Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:35pm
Rebecca Sugar, creator of "Steven Universe"
We Are the Crystal Gems (extended theme song)
#9Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:42pm
Andrew Lloyd Webber? Surely, law of averages states, if he keeps trying eventually he will write a decent musical
Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
#10Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:48pm
Regina Spektor
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#11Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:49pm
On this note, can someone explain how Sara Bareilles has injected herself into the contemporary musical theatre lexicon? Waitress, and now planning on writing more for the stage? How/why?
Updated On: 10/18/15 at 04:49 PM
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#12Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:50pm
Also, I'm not sure she could write for the stage, but I am SO down for Lady Gaga performing on Broadway at some point.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#13Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:52pm
She had mt in her background, and has always loved it. Google some of her Waitress interviews, she talks about it.
#14Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:53pm
BROOOOOOOCE!!!
#15Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 4:54pm
There are so many talented people, musicians, writers out there in the world but until someone gives them a chance...you just never know. The Steven Universe and Crystal Gems is a great example; another new musical I caught yesterday was Crazy Ex Girlfriend, that really shows promise too. Santino Fontana and Rebecca Bloom are in that. I wish Parker and Stone would write another musical too.
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#16Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:23pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "On this note, can someone explain how Sara Bareilles has injected herself into the contemporary musical theatre lexicon? Waitress, and now planning on writing more for the stage? How/why?"
Who cares? If she's enjoyed crafting Waitress' score that much and wants to give writing for the theatre another go, good for her. There's no guarantee that her next show will be produced, but enthusiastic writers wanting to contribute to the canon is something to celebrate rather than something to tear down.
Updated On: 10/18/15 at 05:23 PM
#18Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:29pm
Beyoncé. Regina Spector. Demi Lavato.
David2
Understudy Joined: 5/4/13
#20Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 5:57pm
None of them. It take years and years to learn to create a musical. We went through the era of Jukebox musicals, now we are in the era of pop artists writing musicals. Let's put an end to this now instead of encouraging it.
Cyndi Lauper's score for Kinky Boots was awful. Tim Minchin isn't really a pop writer, although I am sure someone will dispute that. His songs always told a story in a different way. He came the closest.
Let's not cheapen the art form by encouraging this.
#21Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 6:17pm
Regina Spektor was tapped to write songs for a musical, I believe it was a Cinderella musical. That was years ago so I'm assuming it went nowhere. I would love for her to finally have a show on Broadway.
Other than her: Fiona Apple, Jesse Lacy of Brand New, Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, and Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls even created a cabaret show called Onion Cellar)
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
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#22Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 7:33pm
Does Seth MacFarlane fit into this category? I'd really like to see him write a musical (but not necessarily a Family Guy one). I think he said his dream job would be a Broadway composer.
Updated On: 10/18/15 at 07:33 PM
Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#23Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 7:48pm
If we're talking musical artists, a lot of the above options wouldn't work since a majority of them don't even write their own music. If anything, they co-write and that can mean any level of contribution.
If we're talking about comedic artists, I would love to see Tina Fey write something for Amy Poehler for the stage. I think Amy is an all around fantastic comedian and she has a great voice (here).
As for musical artists, I would love to see a score written by Sia, especially if it were for a really emotional, contemporary piece like Next to Normal or Rent. She's been around for a long time and I think she really knows her craft well. I also love how she can write songs of all different types, that are pleasing to the ear, yet still carry a emotional value to them. I think it's really important for a composer writing for Broadway to be experienced with telling stories through music and I think Sia does that perfectly.
#24Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 11:14pm
Marian The Librarian said: "Does Seth MacFarlane fit into this category? I'd really like to see him write a musical (but not necessarily a Family Guy one). I think he said his dream job would be a Broadway composer. "
I'd be totally down for that if his musical didn't include the usual shtick that we see in Family Guy, Ted, etc. Something new would be great.
#25Mainstream artists that you think could write a good musical
Posted: 10/18/15 at 11:15pm
Taylor Swift & Troye Sivan
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