Next Musical based on a movie? — Page 2

Liza's Headband said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Reviving two of GeorgeandDot's brilliant ideas that I can't forget:

- AMoonstruckstarring Laura Benanti as Loretta and Andy Karl as Ronny.

- Dave Malloy's take onThe Great Gatsbywith Rachel Chavkin at the helm (yes, duh, it's a literary source material, but still, come on)."



You truly are insufferable."

And you are truly a stuck up witch

I’ve always thought “13 Going On 30” would make a lovely musical. Give me Kitt and Yorkey and I’ll be a happy camper.

nmlhats said: "Being John Malkovich (LaChiusa), Moonrise Kingdom (Sondheim), The Grand Budapest Hotel (Lutvak or Guettel), Little Miss Sunshine (or is that already happening? Anyway, Yazbek), Lars and the Real Girl (Tesori), Edward Scissorhands (JRB)....

As for composers...all of these movies probably qualify as "quirky" and I could probably swap around some of the composers I listed. But I did try to match-make. :)"



From your list William Finn has already adapted Little Miss Sunshine (I missed it when it ran at Second Stage a few years ago, but I seem to recall that the critical and audience reaction was rather tepid).



Matthew Bourne adapted Edward Scissorhands into a modern ballet a few years back as well. I thought it was absolutely lovely, though I know not everyone was a fan. He used all of Danny Elfman's themes and motifs, though if I remember correctly another composer expanded on all of them. However I think it reaffirmed how intrinsically important Elfman's score was to that movie, and I don't think a musical version would work without keeping his work.

Pleasantville- Jeanine Tesori

Pleasantville could never work ok stage, for the obvious reasons of the plot of the film.

Valentina3 said: "I'm rewatching Miss Congeniality (as one does on a Wednesday night after long day at work). I want this as a musical starring Laura Benanti in the lead, with Megan Mullally playing Candice Bergen's role."

I was watching Miss Congeniality to bring in the new year (on a Wed again as a coincidence) and immediately wanted a musical version starring basically the same cast I've suggested before. Lena Hall would be great for Gracie too if they go with a more rock/pop score. I wish Marc Shaiman & Scott Whitman would pick it up.

Blair5 said: "Cruel Intentions

American Pie

When Harry Met Sally

Dumb and Dumber

Now and Then"

CRUEL INTENTIONS is already a musical.

gleek4114 said: "Valentina3 said: "Valentina3 said: "I'm rewatching Miss Congeniality (as one does on a Wednesday night after long day at work). I want this as a musical starring Laura Benanti in the lead, with Megan Mullally playing Candice Bergen's role."

I was watching Miss Congeniality to bring in the new year (on a Wed again as a coincidence) and immediately wanted a musical version starring basically the same cast I've suggested before. Lena Hall would be great for Gracie too if they go with a more rock/pop score. I wishMarc Shaiman & Scott Whitman would pick it up."

In my head I still see Stephanie J. Block as Gracie."

She'd be great too. We're spoiled for choices. These ladies need vehicles.