Movie Adaptions that Got Stuck Out-of-Town — Page 2

It’s crazy how many of these shows I had forgotten about as well. For example, I completely forgot Magic Mike was trying to be a musical. That one’s development was all over the place

I'll give you the legendary one, which seems to have not been mentioned yet: "Lolita my Love," which adapted both the novel AND the Kubrick film, and which crashed and burned in tryouts. 

A revised version was presented at a small scale decades later (with a new framing device of Humbert talking to his prison social worker as opposed to narrating to the audience), and was much better received, but still never made the leap.

The UK also had “Austenland” last year, but I’m not sure if that was based more on the novel or the film.

Also forgot to mention:

UK: Burlesque, But I’m a Cheerleader

Roundabout/Theatre Latte Da: Scotland, PA

St. Ann’s Warehouse: Monsoon Wedding

BAM/Signature Theater: Safety Not Guaranteed 

 

Roman Holiday had good sets, nice cast, just had no reason for being a musical since it really has no plot, just incidents. It had no energy on stage, and the cast was trying very hard. Not offensive, just no life. 

Don't forget Martin Guerre!

 

Encores! should do one didn't-make-it-to-Broadway show a season.  Just for fun. 

Updated On: 1/19/26 at 04:23 PM