#1
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:19pm
Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
#3
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:26pm
This needs to be directed by John Carpenter.
#4
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:33pm
The lyricist has director approval of all future adaptations of hid work? Man, I want HIS agent.
#6
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:44pm
Well to be fair, he's not just ANY lyricist.
#8
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:12pm
Maybe chanel is that lemonwade blog.
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 01:12 PM
#9
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:14pm
I wouldn't have a problem with her directing it. I'd be much more concerned with her playing Rose.
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#10
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:25pm
With regards to Sondheim's power of approval... As Jordan said, he's not just any lyricist, but I think his power over GYPSY has risen as all the other members of the creative team are deceased. For all we know, Styne and Laurents estates assigned their approval/veto power over to Sondheim.
#11
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:30pm
What director's wife played the female lead??
#12
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:34pm
No, I'm sorry- my respect for Mr. Sondheim knows no bounds but someone explain how this works. The lyricist NEVER gets director approval- hell, the AUTHOR never gets directorial approval.
#13
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:35pm
Right but again, this is Stephen Sondheim. Those 2 words kind of trumps everything else.
#14
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:37pm
Maybe that's his way of saying he doesn't want her to star in it either.
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#15
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:44pm
To answer SondheimFan5's question: Helena Bonham Carter in husband Tim Burton's film of SWEENEY TODD. Normally I like her in most films, but I thought she was awful in SWEENEY.
#16
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:44pm
Or maybe lemonwade (lemonade on the bww link) is just making crap up.
#17
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:45pm
"What director's wife played the female lead??"
I would assume that would be Helena Bonham Carter. Even though she and Tim Burton are not actually married she is still pretty much referred to as his wife and not just a girlfriend or partner.
I would assume that would be Helena Bonham Carter. Even though she and Tim Burton are not actually married she is still pretty much referred to as his wife and not just a girlfriend or partner.
#18
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:47pm
Musto doesn't need FACTS
#19
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:58pm
I agree that this is most likely him trying to kill the whole project. Streisand has been trying to make this happen for years and if she is out than then it won't happen.
#20
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:08pm
But it seems he's fine with Rob Marshall doing INTO THE WOODS, so there you go.
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#21
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:12pm
Some of you probably recall this situation more clearly than I but I remember when Streisand was preparing THE BROADWAY ALBUM she asked Sondheim if he would agree to a few, minor lyric changes. As far as I know, they worked things out smoothly and the changes occurred, but perhaps now he fears as director she would be constantly asking for changes in lyrics and libretto and he just doesn't want to invite that sort of aggravation.
Also, as some of you have stated, this is probably Sondheim's way of shutting down the whole enterprise. Apparently, Laurents caved in to her to star in the film just before he died, so she has that agreement to hang on to, but I'm sure he did not approve her as director as well.
Despite how gifted she is, she's simply far too old for the role, and would likely request all sorts of compensation in the material to justify.
Also, as some of you have stated, this is probably Sondheim's way of shutting down the whole enterprise. Apparently, Laurents caved in to her to star in the film just before he died, so she has that agreement to hang on to, but I'm sure he did not approve her as director as well.
Despite how gifted she is, she's simply far too old for the role, and would likely request all sorts of compensation in the material to justify.
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 02:12 PM
#22
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:15pm
I'm madbrian here. I think she's a fine director. But after seeing and hearing her Sunday night at the Oscar's she has no business. playing Rose.
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#23
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:20pm
It wouldn't be a proper discussion without our beloved madbrians!
#24
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:46pm
She was never going to Direct. IMO- The 3 rumored director are Spielberg, Todd Haynes or Mike Nicols. Spielberg would be great and can handle her, I think w/ Haynes she would take over, She would kill Mike Nicols at his age. But any are good. Also, Alex Baldwin as Herbie. Gaga as Louise. Then, she directs Skinny & Cat in Jan. w/ Colin Firth and Cate Blanchett.
#25
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:53pm
I'm not sure why anyone would think a lyricist would not have any veto rights on the licensing of a property. He is part of the creative team that owns the rights, and he would have as much right as anyone on the team to give or withhold rights. Depending on the underlying agreement on how to handle things if there is a dispute among the team.
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