Star Wars?

So, I heard that a musical version of Star Wars is in the works? Is there any validity to this? If so, I fear the demise of musical theatre all together!

Updated On: 12/22/05 at 06:35 PM

Are you kidding me? Maybe that headdesk from the RENT movie threads should be put to good use here. *HEADDESK*

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This has to be some sort of cruel joke! RUN BROADWAY! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!

Lyrics: Dark dark vader! Dark dark vader!
Tear this ship apart til' you've found those plans!
Kill the pasengers- every child, woman and maaaaaan!

Those are from the website

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Updated On: 12/22/05 at 06:55 PM

"R2 may you find, a man who is kind. Obi-Wan Kenobi!"

"Inform Lord Vader that we have a prisoner. YEAH!"

This is a pretty authentic looking prank site. I am scared. Who could write such atrocious lyrics?!

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Updated On: 12/22/05 at 06:59 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, I don't think it's a joke.

No- no joke- look:

12/9/05
In its first known public performance, Star Wars: the Musical receives multiple awards and the only standing ovation at the Florida District III Thespian Festival

This is a concept album made by the writers.

From the site:
Completed in 1999, Star Wars: The Musical is a musical version of Star Wars (A New Hope), written and recorded with original music and lyrics. There are other Star Wars musicals out there but they typically take existing pop songs or broadway show tunes and change the lyrics to fit the Star Wars universe. All of the music here is original, except where the themes of John Willams have been interwoven.

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God also knows how much money he is making from it.

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money isnt everything. artistic integrity counts for something. plus it lasts longer.

FOR GOODNESS SAKE!!!!


... that's all I have to say.

This grave belongs to the artform that was once known as Broadway.
1799 - 2006
Death caused by a crossfire from that STAR WARS musical.
Will be missed by fans and fanatics alike.



...

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come on people... lighten up a little... if it goes to Broadway then it could just be a stupid fun time at a show... not everything on broadway should be LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA type shows... i would so pay to see Star Wars the Musical in a heartbeat... like that star wars in 30 minutes... that wasn't great theater but it was freaking hilarious!!

I heard Colm Wilkinson was in the running for Obi Wan.

Wow. That song with Chuck Wagner is horrific.

But I kind of like "One Season More." A lot.

EDIT: After listening to "One Season More," I decided to check out some other songs...and consequentally a little part of the musical theatre fan in me died. This show sucks. Example A:

We're the droids of Tatooine.
We're the droids of Tatooine.
And if you get mean,
we'll make you scream 'cause
we're the droids of Tatooine.
I am a droid,
so don't you mess with me.
I am a droid,
that's what I'll always be.

And don't worry...it gets worse from here.

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Updated On: 3/3/06 at 12:33 AM