Make Your Own Broadway Show

[chinkie azn jai]

Make Your Own Broadway Show#0

Posted: 6/16/04 at 1:35am

Ok, just for fun, if you were to be a broadway producer who would be your:
-leading actor
-leading actress
-supporting actress
-supporting actor
-plot/story premis
-book by?
-musical or play
if musical:
-music
-lyrics
who would design the...
-sets
-costumes
-lighting
-sound design
-wig/hair design (if any)
-choreography
-direction
(and anymore you can think of)
Also, what theatre would you put your show in?
and would there be an out of town tryout? and where?

So, mine would be...
leading actor: Brian Stokes Mitchell
leading actress: Sutton Foster or Lea Salonga
supporting acress: Stephanie J. block or Stephanie D'abruzzo
Supporting actor: i dont know yet
plot: I really cant think of anything right now, but some musical comedy
book by: idk
musical or play: musical
Music: claude-michel Schonberg
Lyrics: Sondheim
sets: Eugene Lee
costumes: William Ivey Long
lighting: Natasha Katz
sound design: idk
wig/hair: Paul Huntley
choreography: Susan Stroman
direction: Susan Stroman
theatre: Eugene O'neil or Ford Center
tryout location: Chicago Illinois

Have fun with this!

"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D

[StickToPriest]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#1

Posted: 6/16/04 at 1:47am

I know this is not the point of the thread...but Sondheim would never do the lyrics to someoneelse's music again...he's said so himself numerous times. But good choice...no one is better at the art of lyric-writing.

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

[chinkie azn jai]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#2

Posted: 6/16/04 at 1:50am

yea, well its a dream.

"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D

[StickToPriest]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#3

Posted: 6/16/04 at 1:51am

I know...I wasn't complaining...just stating.

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

[CATSNYrevival]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#4

Posted: 6/16/04 at 2:13am

Producers: Myself with The Roundabout Theatre Company. By special arrangement with The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization.

show title: CATS

leading actor: none

leading actress: Beth Fowler

supporting actress: none

supporting actor: none

Catagory: revival

plot/story premis: On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deutoronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle Choice and announces which of them will go up to the heaviside layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Music, dance and verse fuse together in a spectacular and enchanting blend of fantasy, drama and romance.

music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

lyrics: T.S. Eliot and Trevor Nunn

orchestrations: Andrew Lloyd Webber and the guys from STOMP!

sets: John Napier with me!

costumes: John Napier

lighting: Natasha Katz

sound design: Scott Pask

wig/hair design: John Napier

choreography: Matthew Bourne

direction: Sam Mendes

Theatre: STUDIO 54!!!

BACK NOW AND FOREVER! Updated On: 6/16/04 at 02:13 AM

[redhotinnyc2]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#5

Posted: 6/16/04 at 8:36am

Cats - you scare me.

"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!

[StickToPriest]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#6

Posted: 6/16/04 at 11:41am

leading actor-----Brian Stokes Mitchell
-leading actress-----Berndette Peters
-supporting actress----Angela Lansbury
-supporting actor-----Nathan Lane
-plot/story premis----hmmm
-book by-----Arthur Laurets
-musical or play----musical, of course
-music------Sondheim
-lyrics---------Sondheim
who would design the...
-sets----Eugene Lee
-costumes----Ann Hould-Ward
-lighting-----Ken Billington
-sound design-----i dunno
-musical direction-----Paul Gemignani
-choreography----Jerome Robbins
-direction----Sam Mendes

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

[MegGiry]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#7

Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:51pm

leading actor--Hugh Panaro
leading actress--Kristin Chenoweth
supporting actors--Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Tartaglia
supporting actresses--Angela Lansbury, Jane Krakowski, Andrea McArdle, Sarah Brightman, Dakota Fanning, Chita Rivera, Mary Stuart Masterson, Sutton Foster, Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette and me!!!
plot--a lighthearted, cute story
book by--Neil Simon
musical or play?--musical
music and lyrics--Jerry Herman

sets--Peter Kazorowski
costumes--William Ivey Long
lights--anybody
sound design--ALW
musical direction--I dunno
choreography--Ann Reinking
direction--John Rando

Meg

http://groups.msn.com/The Jerry Herman Appreciation Society

Updated On: 6/19/04 at 12:51 PM

[BroadwayDiva]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#8

Posted: 6/16/04 at 1:35pm

leading actor- Brian Stokes Mitchell, Raul Esparza
leading actress- Idina Menzel, Lea Salonga
supporting actress- Amy Spanger, Kristin Chenoweth
supporting actor- Adam Pascal, Nathan Lane
plot/story premis- something that'll make people think
book by? um, I don't know
musical or play- musical
if musical:
music- ALW
lyrics- Tim Rice
who would design the...
sets- Eugene Lee
costumes- William Ivey Long
choreography- Fosse (I wish!)
direction- Joe Mantello
what theatre would you put your show in?- Gershwin
and would there be an out of town tryout? and where?- sure- one in San Francisco, one in Chicago, and of course in NYC.

I have my books and my poetry to protect me...

Updated On: 6/16/04 at 01:35 PM

[Unknown User]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#9

Posted: 6/16/04 at 2:12pm

A musical of
THE TRIPLETTS OF BELLEVILLE

The lead could be played by
Angela Lansbury

Then we would have to have the tripletts.....
Marin Mazzie, Carolee Carmello, and Caroline O'Conner

The Dog could be played by the guy who did the COW in INTO THE WOODS

It screams Musical!!!!

[Broadwayboobs]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#10

Posted: 6/16/04 at 3:02pm

-leading actors : Taye Diggs and Matt Cavanaugh
-leading actresses:Audra McDonald and Idina Menzel
-plot/story premis: 2 married couples and best friends too have secrets that will soon be discovered...seems the husbands are having an affair with each other, as are the wives.
-book by?
-musical or play : Musical
if musical:
-music and lyrics: Andrew Lippa
-choreography : Rob Marshall
-direction : Rob Marshall
Also, what theatre would you put your show in? David Nederlander Theatre
and would there be an out of town tryout? NO

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

[~FloweryFriend~]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#11

Posted: 6/16/04 at 3:25pm

Lead Males: Marc Kudisch, John Cameron Mitchell, the males from Taboo
Supporting Males: Every hot chorus boy in existence (hotness to be approved by BWW.com posters)
Title: Naked Party!
Plot Premise: it's a naked party, and all the hotties are invited!
Choreography: Zola Q LaPlaya


Wait, does that really require sets? Or a director? Costumes?
I think we're good.
This show is going to pay for itself many times over.

I starred in a short film called Magnetic Personality. Check it out!

Updated On: 6/16/04 at 03:25 PM

[GovernorSlaton]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#12

Posted: 6/16/04 at 4:11pm

Lead Actor: Norbert Leo Butz
Lead Actress: Carolee Carmello
Supporting Actor: Mandy Patinkin
Supporting Actress: Maggie Benjamin
Plot: Norbert is Carolee's ex-husband, and is still in love with her. Carolee has moved on, and is now married to Mandy. Norbert meets Maggie, and realizes he won't get Carolee back. Norbert marrys Maggie on the same day Mandy dies. The play ends with Carolee left alone, Norbert stuck in a loveless marriage with Maggie, and Maggie in love with Norbert and oblivious to the fact that he doesn't love her.
Book: Winnie Holzman (just kidding, probably a promising new writer)
Musical or Play: MUSICAL!!!
Music: Jason Robert Brown (who else? )
Lyrics: JRB
Sets: Don't Know
Costumes: No costumes; actors wear their own clothes for authenticity
Lighting: The Assassins team
Choreography: Daisy Prince
Direction: Daisy Prince
Theater: Nederlander
Tryout: SF

[StickToPriest]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#13

Posted: 6/16/04 at 4:29pm

Man, Gov, you scared me for a second when I thought you really picked Winnie Holzman. *whew*

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

[Oscar Jaffee]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#14

Posted: 6/16/04 at 4:40pm

I've always had this idea for a musical version of the novel "The Last Hurrah," about an elderly politician running his final campaign. The title would be "Hurrah! Hurrah!" (which I think would be a wonderful title for any musical, regardless if it's based on the book or not.) The lead would be played by John Cullum (who would win his third Tony award). The music would be by Cy Coleman. I haven't picked the book writer or lyricist.

[DefyingGravity2]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#15

Posted: 6/16/04 at 4:53pm

leading actor: Norm Lewis Patrick Wilson
-leading actress:
Lauren Kennedy, Janet Metz
-supporting actress: Laura Benanti, Carolee Carmello, Karen Morrow
-supporting actor: Raul Esparza, Alan Cumming, Deven May
-plot/story premis: A love story? with comedy? and tragedy?
Book, John Weidman and Marsha Norman
-music and lyrics JRB and Sondheim, and jacques brel all together!!!!!
who would design the...
-sets Eugene Lee
-choreography: The Foss.
-direction Joe Calarco or Eric Schaffer
(and anymore you can think of)
what theatre would you put your show in? Music Box
and would there be an out of town tryout? and where?
Kennedy Center, Washington DC (eisenhower theater)

Il n' y a pas d'amour heureux.

[DefyingGravity2]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#16

Posted: 6/16/04 at 4:53pm

leading actor: Norm Lewis Patrick Wilson
-leading actress:
Lauren Kennedy, Janet Metz
-supporting actress: Laura Benanti, Carolee Carmello, Karen Morrow
-supporting actor: Raul Esparza, Alan Cumming, Deven May
-plot/story premis: A love story? with comedy? and tragedy?
Book, John Weidman and Marsha Norman
-music and lyrics JRB and Sondheim, and jacques brel all together!!!!!
who would design the...
-sets Eugene Lee
-choreography: The Foss.
-direction Joe Calarco or Eric Schaffer
(and anymore you can think of)
what theatre would you put your show in? Music Box
and would there be an out of town tryout? and where?
Kennedy Center, Washington DC (eisenhower theater)

Il n' y a pas d'amour heureux.

[My Fair Lady]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#17

Posted: 6/16/04 at 5:43pm

leading actor: Christian Borle
leading actress: Sutton Foster
supporting acress: Stephanie D'Abruzzo or Jen Cody
Supporting actor: Deven May
plot: Musical Comedy
book by: ???
musical or play: Musical
Music: Stephen Schwartz
Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
sets: ???
costumes: ???
lighting: ???
sound design: ???
wig/hair: ???
choreography: Ashford
direction: Joe Mantello
theatre: Marriot Marquis
tryout location: Near New York

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#18

Posted: 6/16/04 at 5:46pm

I would make a really upbeat and happy musical about OJ Simpson's murder trail. It'd be called "I Love You...But Please Die". It'd star Joel Gray as OJ, Nathan Lane as his wife, Idina Menzel as the judge, and Daphne Ruben Vega as the ghetto gangsta defense lawyer. "YO IDINAS MY HOMEGRLLL FO SHIZZLE!! REPRESENT!"
No jk jk. I really dont know.

[WiCkEd4LyFfE]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#19

Posted: 6/16/04 at 5:47pm

I love that idea! but i tink you should call it wait till hes asleep then cut it off.
hehe

*Kristen*

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#20

Posted: 6/16/04 at 5:49pm

I would make a really upbeat and happy musical about OJ Simpson's murder trial. It'd be called "I Love You...But Please Die". It'd star Joel Gray as OJ, Nathan Lane as his wife, Idina Menzel as the judge, and Daphne Ruben Vega as the ghetto gangsta defense lawyer. "YO IDINAS MY HOMEGRLLL FO SHIZZLE!! REPRESENT!"
No jk jk. I really dont know.

[GretchaSketh]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#21

Posted: 6/16/04 at 6:05pm

Who is Brian Stokes Mitchell?? I don't know him. What is/was he in?

What is your dream role? My dream role would be to be myself. To be performing at the Hollywood Bowl and to have an audience there just to see me, as Stephanie. They are there because they like what I do as a singer, an artist and a person (the last being the most important). I enjoy escaping and portraying other characters, but to be accepted and wanted as yourself... that's amazing! --Stephanie J. Block Just one of the many reasons I admire and respect Stephanie!!

[Plum]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#22

Posted: 6/16/04 at 7:14pm

Brian Stokes Mitchell played Coalhouse Walker in Ragtime and Cervantes/Don Quixote in the recent revival of Man of La Mancha and is, in my opinion, one of the finest singers in musical theater today. A truly amazing voice.

[iruvyou]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#23

Posted: 6/16/04 at 7:24pm

-leading actor- Neil Patrick Harris
-leading actress- Kerry Butler
-supporting actress- Bernadette Peters
-supporting actor- Norbert Leo Butz
-plot/story premis- I dunno
-book by?- Jeff Whitty
-musical or play- MUICAL!
if musical:
-music- Sondheim+ JRB
-lyrics- Sondheim+ JRB
who would design the...
-sets- Eugene Lee
-costumes- Wicked Dudes
-lighting- Assassins Dudes
-sound design- N/A
-wig/hair design (if any)- Hairspray Dudes
-choreography- Jerome Robins
-direction- Joe Mantello

Bobby is my hobby and I'm givin' it up!

Updated On: 6/16/04 at 07:24 PM

[Mr. TN]

re: Make Your Own Broadway Show#24

Posted: 6/16/04 at 8:01pm

Not to mention BSM was Fred/Petruchio in the Kiss Me Kate revival for which he won a Tony for best leading actor. After that and La Mancha, there is no doubt in my mind he is one of the best "kings of broadway." Actually he will be on the Broadway Under the Stars concert on CBS-NY if you live in the NY area or have Direct TV.