Merrily - movie?

what are your thoughts on this: "Merrily We Roll Along" as a movie musical? Not a big flashy production number laden movie musical, but one that focuses on the dramatic emotion and the characters using the songs to heighten the impact.

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weren't the original costumes sweatshirts with the characters names on em?

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Only if they use the original cast from Sunday in the Park With George and the costumes from Pacific Overtures.



ACTUALLY... Ever since the La Jolla Playhouse re-write, I've thought that "Merrily" would make a very good film in the right director's hands.

A better film than a stage play, IMO.

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This is the worst idea ever.

They can cast John and Queen in the roles. Apparently they are HOT.

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lol, I would even donate money to get it produced!!

i think it would be great with hugh jackman or patrick wilson and (don't hate me) gwenyth paltrow.

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seriously? it's such good music...

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I think I'd rather see someone with more potential "darkness" that can also turn on the charm when needed... like Robert Downey Jr. as Franklin.

Gwyneth would make a nice Beth, but I cringe at the thought of seeing her in any kind of fat suit (again). And "Mary" struggles with her weight throughout the story... It can't exactly be overlooked or cut without a major ongoing rewrite in her character. Not sure who I see as Mary. I'd love to see someone like Bette Midler, but she's too old now... and who is "like" Bette Midler these days??? But I'd love to hear her sing "Make It Like It Was" and zing off those drunken one-liners. She'd kill in the part AND break your heart... (okay, 15 years ago). And I can't think of a Kingras off-hand. Hmmm....

EDIT: Michael Bennett --- I just read your comment. LOL! It's so true. I still see it as a good film, even if I am the only one there sitting in the audience.

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Updated On: 3/3/06 at 03:53 PM

"i think it would be great with hugh jackman or patrick wilson and (don't hate me) gwenyth paltrow."

Children & Art step away from Merrily We Roll Along!

Now Toni Collette I could get behind!

Updated On: 3/3/06 at 03:54 PM

The only five people in the world who would sit through this movie have already posted in this thread.

Make it six. As much as I love the show, though, I know it's just never going to connect with a wide audience. I can't imagine a film version fairing any better.

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You totally left me out. That makes 7.

That is plenty for an indie pic.

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That is plenty for an indie pic

Definitely. And I'd go see it at least three times, so that's almost like eleven people going to see it.

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