Passing Strange filmed for TV

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:21pm

Great Idea


http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/07/spike-lee.html

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:23pm

Yay! I can't wait to see it.

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:28pm

I think they should do the same for In The Heights

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:39pm

Both would probably bring a lot of appeal on MTV.


Maybe VH1 for "Grease"...

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:44pm

Nice plan. Any idea when it will be filmed?

[broadwayman17]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 6:49pm

sometime in July according to the article

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 7:52pm

What wonderful news.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 8:35pm

EXCELLLLLLLENT!!!

[mll85]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 9:15pm

This is great to hear. Hope they're able to find distribution deal soon.

[itCouldBeWorse]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 9:17pm

not surprising that spike lee is involved

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 9:23pm

Yes and No...Y'all know I LOVE this show, but I think a lot of it's appeal is in the raw, LIVE theatrical experience. Hopefully it will be filmed with panache, but somehow, filmed versions of live shows never really capture the "spirit" and PS does NOT depend on fancy scenery or costumes for it's inherent power. Anyway, good luck!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 9:52pm

I would rather In The Heights, A Catered Affair or 1 or 2 recently closed shows.

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 11:08pm

Great! I'm hoping a recording of Gypsy.

[oohshizz146]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 11:10pm

That is basically the way they filmed Legally Blonde, right? Like with/without audiences?

[lakezurich]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 11:18pm

I'm looking forward to this.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 11:43pm

Really?

Grey Gardens isn't filmed.
Sunday in the Park With George isn't filmed.

Hell, Wicked hasn't been filmed.

But THIS? Oy vey.

[splendoris]

Posted: 7/3/08 at 11:46pm

This is fabulous.

LuPone Gypsy next, please.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 12:36am

Fantastic news!

[Stews Bitch]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 12:37am

you know, Gyspy should be recorded....

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 1:40am

Spike Lee has experience directing live performances for film, so I can't imagine he'll have any trouble doing Passing Strange justice. It'll be great to have a record of the show to keep its spirit alive.

[gustof777]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 1:56am

THANK. GOD.

I cannot believe there are people groaning on the board about this. Let's be honest, the show's days are numbered and this recording HOPEFULLY might boost some more life in the run and introduce this amazing show to a whole new crowd.

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 2:41am

I LOVE IT!

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 2:48am

"Really?

Grey Gardens isn't filmed.
Sunday in the Park With George isn't filmed.

Hell, Wicked hasn't been filmed.

But THIS? Oy vey."


Neither of the first two have half the commercial appeal, and the third caught on well enough to not necessitate a filming.

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 2:51am

BT, why the necessity of cutting and pasting your exact same post from hours ago? We get it, we get it...now, find a movie camera and film your own damn show

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 2:52am

The Real will be revealed!!!