Shows that need to be revived! — Page 2

#26

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 2:05am

I really would love to see a revival of Carrie. I have a DVD of the original and many of the problems with the show is the staging of it. With some reworking of the book and Debbie Allen tied up in a closet somewhere far far away I really think it could be a wonderful show. How amazing would it be to see Broadway's biggest flop turn around and become a huge success! It could totally happen!

#27

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 2:53am

Camelot-Please God
Secret Garden
A Little Night Music- one of my favorites..

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#28

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 2:04pm

The two I Want to see:

Aida and Miss Saigon on Broadway again

#29

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 3:28pm

I would kill for "Carrie" to be back on Broadway especially if they kept Betty Buckley. Before they took it off that site, "And Eve was Weak" was one of my favorite videos to watch.

I'd love to see "Rags" get revived. And, I agree with AlmostFamous2. I saw "7 Brides" pretty recently and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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#30

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 6:40pm

I have a special place in my heart for 'The Baker's Wife' it needs a little help with where Act One ends but I think it's a beautiful score that needs another chance! Anyone?

#31

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 6:46pm

Cats
Aida & Thoroughly Modern Millie (in a few years)

#32

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 7:22pm

Ragtime
if Martin Guerre could be fixed, it should COME to Broadway.
Side Show
Secret Garden


I'd rather Miss Saigon were put on Film

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#33

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 7:29pm

Miss Saigon would be great on film! Also Flower Drum Song should have a revival, it's been a while

#34

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 7:47pm

Sideshow
Carrie-revised
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman (no, I'm not kidding)

#35

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 7:52pm

I concur I would love to see Superman back up with a new life!

#36

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Posted: 11/25/06 at 7:52pm

lol jensen noty

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#37

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 10:59pm

Pippin
Bye Bye Birdie
Once Upon A Mattress
They're Playing Our Song
Sugar Babies
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Torch Song Trilogy
Funny Girl
many others I could name if I thought about it.

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#38

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 11:05pm

I don't think there are very many shows that "need" a revival - I'd rather see new, creative pieces.

However, I think there a few shows that deserve a revival:
Ragtime
No, No, Nanette
West Side Story
South Pacific (but it's coming)

Shows that i'd like to see revived:
Crazy for You
My One and Only
Evita
Hello, Dolly!
Mack and Mabel

#39

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 11:05pm

oklahoma and gypsy were here very recently, but they still should be revived! they shouldn't have closed!

i would also love my fair lady to be revived....but maybe they could wait a couple more years so i could be in the running to be eliza haha

#40

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/25/06 at 11:24pm

I'd like to see Urinetown come back in about five or ten years.
I also really hope that SOMEDAY Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will come back to Broadway!

#41

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 3:22am

the last 5 years ON BROADWAY
urinetown, definatley.
i love little shop, but i think it's too soon
and starting january 1st, the wedding singer?

#42

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 1:35pm

I subscribed to this board specifically so that I could respond to this question.

Kismet

Can you imagine hearing someone singing "Baghdad! Don't underestimate Baghdad!" today?

#43

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 1:45pm

what if HAIR was revived???? ha ha. It would be DOMINATED by RENT!!! YEAH RENT!

#44

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 2:54pm

Woman in White (with sets)
Pippin (with Arden)
Steel Pier (revised book)
Carrie (duh)
Triumph of Love (cuz I love it)

#45

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:00pm

I think Hair has a lot more to say then RENT ever did. Hair is probably in the top ten greastest shows ever written. In the ranks with shows like A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, Showboat, and pieces that really changed the way we see theatre, I don't think RENT did that. I would love to see Hair revived but not as a period piece more as an updated commentary on the war in Iraq!

#46

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:25pm

Bare
Dreamgirls
The Last 5 Years
Hair

#47

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:30pm

"Parade" because it is absolutely beautiful. It closed prematurely.
"The Last Five Years" with two solid performers as Jamie and Cathy. Oh man, if they somehow got Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz. Who knows if they'd ever do it, but if they did a concert performance, I would spend a lot of money to see it.

Updated On: 11/26/06 at 04:30 PM

#48

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:43pm

CITY OF ANGELS. It's one of the most neglected Best Musical Tony winners ever. The book could use a little tinkering (especially the ending) but it's almost there.

CAMELOT has a wonderful score, but that book needs some serious pruning--plus the staging would have to be SPECTACULAR. I've always kind of resented the fact that this musical, which should have been a perfect choice for screen adaptation, was filmed so lifelessly. I have the exact same complaint about CAROUSEL.

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#49

re: Shows that need to be revived!

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:48pm

into the woods in about 10 years

Can't wait for the wiz