According to a Playbill.com article:
"Mark Hollmann, the composer and co-lyricist of Urinetown, and Robert Harling, the author of Steel Magnolias, are collaborating on a musical based on the film comedy "Soapdish," Variety reported."
The link to the article is below.
"Soapdish" Playbill Article
I think it's an uber-fantastic idea. I always thought that HAIRSPRAY and SOAPDISH were sister movies. Considering how great HAIRSPRAY is as a musical, SOAPDISH will also be a riot!
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I loved that movie and it certainly does lend itself to being a musical. It would be a scream!
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OMG, it would make an amazing musical. I used to love the movie when I was younger.
Wow, I seriously heart that movie. What a great idea.
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It says they need a big musical comedy star for the lead...Ellen Greene!!!!!!
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