Movies turned in to Musical Theatre- Page 2

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 10:35am

Legally Blonde: The Musical is in the works!

I think if done right it could be hilarious along the Hairspray vein.

Kristen Cheno for Elle Woods, anyone? Or Laura Bell Bundy?

[Plum]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 12:43pm

Oy. The Color Purple started out as a book by Alice Walker, not a movie.

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 12:49pm

i don't know what the big deal is really. books, plays, musicals....each have inspired each other and have been adapted or been inspired by one another for years and years.

the creative process is a great thing. adaptation isn't a crime when it's done right, whether it's turning a movie into a musical, a book into a play, etc., etc.

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 12:55pm

The only movies I'd like to see onstage are "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut." I know, I know.

[Plum]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 12:58pm

I agree, Marquise. I think what grates about projects like the Spider-Man musical is the obvious opportunism they display. Rather than being inspired by the material, the creators of these musicals are being inspired by money. And that hasn't been known to lead to the best of musicals.

[laactress]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 1:41pm

Harry Potter on stage? NEVER! I am watching it now (it's ALWAYS on cable) lets leave it as a movie, but I kinda liked the idea of A Leage Of Our Own, i guess I just love that movie!

[Avenue QT]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 1:50pm

Hi. Sorry, I'm kind of new here. Been lurking anonomously for a bit, but I've decided to speak up, and this is my first post.

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't want one art form or another to cross paths. I agree with Marquise that movies and plays and books all inspire each other. The truth of the matter, I feel, is that a good story should be told in as many mediums as possible. Of course there will be drastic changes in any adaptaion from one form to another, but that doesn't mean the story shouldn't be told.

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 1:58pm

CatsNYRevival---I'm sorry I just caught that post now, but I dont think I've ever cried/laughed/peed my pants that hard in all my life. Thank you so much.

Today you are my HERO (or HEROINE)!!!

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 2:08pm

I think "The Bigger the Better" would make a great stage musical.
Updated On: 9/10/04 at 02:08 PM

[TheAudrey3]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 3:24pm

I'm kinda agreeing with millie in that I'm waiting for Little Mermaid...

btw, during "Outsmarting Gravity" does Harry belt those notes? lol

[sabrelady]

Posted: 9/10/04 at 4:39pm

CATS i love you but I think you have WAAAAY too much free time! Thanks!

[imcuteloveme]

Posted: 9/15/04 at 9:41pm

Better Ariel than Potter. And I'm a huge fan of the books. But it sounds like blasphemy to me...

[DickonDefysGravity]

Posted: 9/15/04 at 9:56pm

I'm in the process of "What about Bob: The Musical".... it is phenomenal...no details for you guys yet...but Faye does sing a rock/power ballad!!!

[nobizlikeshobiz]

Posted: 9/17/04 at 2:08am

omg, no, not harry potter. legally blonde was supposed to be a musical but i havent heard anything lately