Posted: 3/20/18 at 7:02am
http://www.facebook.com/nytimes/videos/vl.1367698343355668/10151522745559999/?type=1
Nearing the end of its theatrical run ($400 M worldwide and likely surpassing Chicago as 3rd largest-grossing live-action movie musical on the domestic side soon), the NYTimes's Stephanie Goodman holds a Facebook discussion ( including replying to readers questions) with Hugh Jackman, Justin Paul, and Benj Pasek re :
*the initial readers survey conducted by NYTimes re this interesting phenomenon of audiences championing a movie against critical reaction.
*the reasons why audiences connected with the film across ages/gender/borders.
*the worldwide responses to and numerous covers of songs from the musical score.
*some aspects of the creative process and the artistic delivery
*the wide disparity between critical reception and audience response
*impact of the sing-along screenings
*possibility for a stage adaptation
Does this augur well for future movie musicals? And maybe even a renewed interest in stage musicals from non-musical theatre fans?
Updated On: 3/20/18 at 07:02 AM
