NYTimes Facebook Discussion on TheGreatestShowman (Jackman/Paul/Pasek)

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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