Stage Musical of "A Fish Called Wanda" in the Works

#1

Stage Musical of "A Fish Called Wanda" in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:13pm

really? One of my favorite movies and they want to make a musical out of it? i guess I'll have to see what happens cause I didn't know DRS would be so good. Maybe this could actually work.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118758.html

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#2

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:22pm

I'd love to see David Hyde Pierce in the Cleese role.

#3

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:21pm

actually Jon, I could see that working out. Let's hope he does do it.

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#4

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:32pm

The challenge may be in writing songs for Palin's stuttering character.

#5

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:40pm

I don't know about this one. The movie is so embedded with the original film cast, I can't see it translating well to the stage, especially adding songs to the plot. But it's worked before for other films (though I don't include DRS because I found it a huge disappointment), so it's possible. But I do think Yazbek would be a good choice for composer and/or Zippel for lyrics.

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#6

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 3:33pm

DHP in the Cleese role would be CRAMAZING.

#7

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 6/17/08 at 3:47pm

Why would DHP be so extra special? I liked him in Curtains, but nothing about any of the characters he has played make me think he would be "CRAMAZING" (I'm still not quite sure what this means) in Cleese's role. The real casting is going to hinge on the the Curtis and Klein roles. Those are going to be tough shoes to fill.

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#8

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/17/09 at 5:13pm

"Frosty Bumped Into John Cleese at Sundance and Learned About A FISH CALLED WANDA Musical"

Click on link for story.
A Fish Called Wanda Musical - 2 to 3 years

#9

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/17/09 at 8:37pm

I bet the debut will be at the Old Globe in San Diego. and if so, there is a slight possibility that Jack O'Brien could direct it.

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#10

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/17/09 at 11:04pm

Who is doing the score? David Yazbek would be a great choice.

#11

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/17/09 at 11:05pm

Archie Leach: David Hyde Pierce
Wanda Gershwitz: Alice Ripley
Otto West: Alan Cumming
Ken Pile: Michael McGrath

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#12

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/18/09 at 2:47am

I think David Hibbard would be a great Ken.
Hannah Waddingham for Wanda.
Alan Cumming for Otto.
And it would be fun to see Kevin Kline take on the John Cleese role.

#13

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/18/09 at 3:19pm

I can't see Alan Cumming doing Otto. he doesn't seem like the best choice.

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#14

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/18/09 at 3:20pm

I can't wait for Otto's big second-act number, "Don't Call Me (Stupid)."

#15

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/19/09 at 9:03am

To be honest, I don't know how this would work as a musical.

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#16

re: Stage Musical of 'A Fish Called Wanda' in the Works

Posted: 1/19/09 at 4:24pm

I worked for Cleese while the film was being made. His friend Tom Georgeson played the role of George Thomason. Thank god the friend's name wasn't Billy Sastard.

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