Movies That Could Be Musicals On Bway Part 30

[Amneris]

Posted: 5/31/03 at 11:36am

Sister Act 2 , Cry Baby (just name 52nd St John Waters Street... CB could be across from Hairspray) (totally JKing about Cry Baby but it could get funny and confusing.. "excuse me, i have tickets the the john waters musical" ... )

[JakeB]

Posted: 5/31/03 at 11:46am

I heard 8 Mile was going to be adapted, that would work in my opinion. I need to think about this!

Mrs Doubtfire! That would SOOOOO work.

[mrmarkdsutton]

Posted: 6/1/03 at 8:50am

Harvey could reprise his role!

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 6/1/03 at 10:36am

Harvey could take on the lead role!

I still think "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" would make a great Broadway musical!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/1/03 at 11:11pm

MARY POPPINS needs to come to Broadway!!!

I have envisioned a transformation of THE TRUMAN SHOW to the stage and love the idea!

[musicaltheatreman]

Posted: 6/1/03 at 11:30pm

i think pleasantville would make an awsome musical!! and some reall cool spiecal effects

[theaterbuff]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 7:31am

I'm surprised that Mary Poppins hasn't made it yet. I'm sure that it's only a matter of time before they bring it to Broadway and butcher everyone's memories of the film.

TheaterBuff

[KB]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 10:25am

I think they have discussed it several times in the past but it never seems to quite make it to fruition.

KB

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 11:30am

"Alladin" Disney style. They have a theater version in Disney Land, so why not on Broadway?

[MlleDaae]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 4:28pm

Disney and Broadway...hasn't Forbidden Broadway already attacked this subject?

~MlleDaae

[Alvin and My Sheepdog Rex]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 4:35pm

I think "Little Mermaid" is planned to be the next Disney offering on Broadway. Although I believe their was some change among the creative team a few months ago that might delay its debut.

[Alvin and My Sheepdog Rex]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 4:49pm

I've seen the "Aladdin" describes as "a musical spectacular" at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park. It's quite good with elaborate special effects, but it's really like a cool "Short Subject" as opposed to a complete musical. It think the actual performance ran between 45-60 minutes.

[CourtneyM]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:04pm

alladin is coming to b'way soon but when i am not sure. they were casting for it several months ago and that was the last i heard about it. anyway pleasentville would be a very cool musical.

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:35pm

Yah I heard about Little Mermaid choreographed by Matthew Bourne, and the creative team is actually looking at Kerry Butler for Ariel!!

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:36pm

as for my choice of film into musicals

Boogie nights

lol, j/k

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:38pm

Little Mermaid would be extremely successful. I wouldn't mind if Disney brought that here. I'd imagine they would use puppetry similar to that of THE LION KING, and there would be a LOT of flying.

Ursula is such an awesome villain. Just imagine what her costume would look like!

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:41pm

...or even who would play Ursula??

My choice would be someone like
Lea Delaria! :)

[SuttonBebeFaith]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 5:55pm

Aladdin is not going to Broadway in the near future. The recent casting call wass for LA replacements (there are three casts). The show is in no shape for a transfer and the Disney administration is not loking at this for Broadway.

Little Mermaid IS the next big Disney project. It has had a successful workshop with Kerri Butler and the planning stages are advancing. Ursula, played by Emily (whose name I forgot-the Sideshow girl) will not be continuing. Another workshop is planned for the fall.

[Alvin and My Sheepdog Rex]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 6:04pm

I really wonder is Disney is in any hurry to bring Little Mermaid to Broadway. The staying power of The Lion King has been amazing. It continually holds the number #1 or #2 positon for Broadway sales each week. Why not wait until The Lion King's roar subsides a bit. Why compete against yourself?

[ShineOn]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 7:16pm

The Side Show girl is Emily Skinner, lol. She did read for Ursula, Kerry read for Ariel and Gavin Creel read for Prince Eric.

Personally, I think Emily is perfect for Ursula. They can fatten and ugly her up... and then she could easily do the transition when she gets Ariel's voice and becomes beautiful. She's such a versatile actress... and so funny. She'd be perfect.

I can totally see Kerry and Gavin as Ariel and Eric too. Gavin... *sigh*

[Phantess]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 7:52pm

Speaking of Disney ..."Mulan" I could definately see.

[TheatreNut]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 9:27pm

Mulan would work for a musical. Actually, I think it would work better than Mermaid. It is one of my favoite Disney Movies of all times.

[TheOboist]

Posted: 6/2/03 at 10:08pm

Mulan, yes! That would be a great choice! I know so many people who loved the movie, and if they made it into a musical I think it would do really well.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/3/03 at 12:42pm

Fox's ANASTASIA would be great to, but cut out "If I Can Learn To Do It," add in more songs, and make it even more darker, especially "In The Heat Of The Night."

Can you just imagine what "Once Upon A December" would look like on a Broadway stage? OMG, bring it on!

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 6/3/03 at 1:38pm

I like the song "If I Can Learn To Do It!" But, I have to admit, that song probably wouldn't come across well in a staged version. Angela Lansbury would have to re-create her role (even though it was only her voice in the movie).

I think "Sleeping Beauty" would be a great Broadway Show. Can you just picture Aurora's dress changing colors on stage at the end?