Superman in Dallas?- Page 2

[SNAFU]

Posted: 6/20/10 at 10:22am

Bettyboy, Stagehands still do hoist the performer but with the use of pulleys and counterweights they aren't lifting a fracton of his full weight.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/21/10 at 10:34pm

This article from The Dallas Observer gives the full background to the musical's evolution. Originally, the "re-creators" had every intent to make Lex the main villain and populate the story with recognizable DC villains, but DC execs said no, so the playwright of the new book is being disingenuous when he says that he just couldn't imagine Lex singing. So, they created characters who are "almost" the DC villains (Jack-in-the-Box instead of the Toyman, Court Jester instead of the Prankster, etc.), which is still in very dangerous copyright territory, as playwright Aguirre-Sacasa should know, having been employed to write numerous comics over the years. Regarding a Broadway run, Dallas Theater Center has been prohibited from anything beyond the local run, although the staff still is very vocal about their desire to take the show to Broadway. I think the chances of that are pretty slim to none.
Dallas Observer Article about Superman Musical

[garyl]

Posted: 6/22/10 at 9:45am

Any reviews yet?

[newintown]

Posted: 6/22/10 at 9:49am

I wish they would cast a man for the role, rather than an aging boy like Cavanaugh (nasal/fluttery voice aside)...

[round2]

Posted: 6/22/10 at 10:33am

They've changed the time to the 30's from the '60's? I've always loved the fun/cheesy '60's sound of the OBC! That sounds like a loss to me...

[darquegk]

Posted: 6/22/10 at 11:15am

I don't know how complete the transition to the '30s was. Granted, I haven't seen this production, but I do know that the DC Universe until the 90s was set in what has been called a "noirpunk" alternate universe, in which it was the present day but society still maintained heavy doses of 1930s film noir, gangster and pulp influences. Watch the two Tim Burton Batman films and check out Batman: The Animated Series to see Gotham City in the noirpunk universe. I would imagine Metropolis is the cleaner, brighter equivalent.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 6/22/10 at 12:33pm

There are those who believe that Metropolis and Gotham are actually the same city with it being Metropolis during the day and Gotham at night.

[Maceman91]

Posted: 6/24/10 at 1:03am

I was really hoping a review might be posted before I see the show July 14th. :/

[tourboi]

Posted: 6/24/10 at 2:55am

"Regarding a Broadway run, Dallas Theater Center has been prohibited from anything beyond the local run"

Interesting because from what I gather from ATC, and from what I've heard coming out of Dallas, Broadway producers are attached.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/24/10 at 3:15am

The show doesn't officially open until 6-25, so you won't see any official reviews until Saturday morning at the earliest. I'll try to post links as they arise.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/24/10 at 3:23am

Tourboi, who/what is ATC and what is its affiliation with Dallas Theater Center or the Superman production?

According to all official channels, the show is not attached to any Broadway producers, nor are any listed in the program. It is a local production only. And DC Comics has specifically said that they would not support any decisions that might result in expanding this production's scope beyond the local level.

[darquegk]

Posted: 6/24/10 at 9:40am

Frank Miller was the one who said the "same city" quote as a metaphor, saying that Metropolis is equivalent to New York during the day, but Gotham was New York at night. However, in the DC Universe, Gotham is equivalent to Chicago, while Metropolis is equivalent to Washington DC. The two of them togtether have become a replacement for the less-significant New York. Updated On: 6/24/10 at 09:40 AM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 3:01pm

I'm seeing this tomorrow. Will post my review Sunday or Monday. Anyone else see it yet?

[actionjaxson91]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 3:04pm

Am I the only one who loves the fact that Lois Lane is Black?

[Eris0303]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 3:59pm

Metropolis

[DWalk]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 6:12pm

I have tickets for the evening performance on 6/26. I have to admit I know absolutely nothing about this show but I had read some of the buzz about it and I wanted to see the new theater downtown.

I'll try and post my thoughts of the show on Sunday but, of course, I won't be able to compare it to any previous productions.

[tourboi]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 8:17pm

ATC is all that chat, over at Talkin Broadway.

And commercial producers WOULDN'T be listed. They're in the background, usually providing "enhancement" money to the non profits out of town that produce the shows and develop them for Broadway.

Example, LEAP OF FAITH in LA this fall will only have Center Theatre Group listed as a Producer, but there's already NY producers attached giving CTG enhancement money to produce the tryout.

And who told you DC said that? I keep hearing things to the contrary, especially with Marvel entering the Broadway world, I keep hearing that DC hopes this helps them compete. It makes little sense for them to allow a full reboot of the script when nothing could come of it after Dallas.

[sing_dance_love]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 8:57pm

actionjaxson91- I love that Lois is black too!

Can't wait to read your guys' reviews. I hope the show turns out well.

[mywonderwa11]

Posted: 6/25/10 at 9:58pm

I've worked for DTC before and can tell you that they don't have Broadway producers attached. But, I know that DTC is gunning for the Regional Tony next year. But, not for Superman.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 2:02am

Tourboi, if you read the story from the Dallas Observer that I posted the link to a few days ago (particularly the last two pages), you would see where I'm getting my information about DC Comics.

And from the initial buzz I've gotten from my friends who saw the show tonight, not only is it BAD, it's incredibly boring, which I think is worse.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 2:03am

Here is the first review out of the gate...
WFAA Review of DTC's "Superman" Musical

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 2:05am

Oh, man, that's too bad...

[mywonderwa11]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 2:17am

Good for Jennifer Powers.

[Director1971]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 2:29am

Second review out of the gate. Kinder to the show based on DTC's production values, but the script is still the problem...
Dallas Morning News Review of "Superman" Musical

[tourboi]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 5:21am

Not a bad review... while saying the book needs more work they did get some great lines for advertising:

"this Superman is grand entertainment!"

"If the Dallas engagement serves as the out-of-town tryout for a further life, it doesn’t take X-ray vision to see a big hit!"