THELMA & LOUISE Musical in the Works

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 5:21pm

"Oscar-winner Callie Khouri, who has built an impressive resume of music-themed projects like 'Nashville' and 'Patsy & Loretta,' is collaborating with theatre director Trip Cullman, indie star Neko Case and writer Halley Feiffer on a Broadway musical based on the Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon-starrer."

‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical: Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Callie Khouri on Developing Classic 1991 Film for Broadway – The Hollywood Reporter

Updated On: 6/23/21 at 05:21 PM

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 5:35pm

I hope they drive into the audience in the end.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 6:32pm

It’ll be like Chitty Chitty Crash Crash.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 8:34pm

NOWaWarning said: "I hope they drive into the audience in the end."

The car plunges upwards then dives into an opening in the rear center orchestra in front of the soundboard.  

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 9:14pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "NOWaWarning said: "I hope they drive into the audience in the end."

The car plunges upwards then dives into an opening in the rear center orchestra in front of the soundboard. "

I’d actually love to see this 

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 6/22/21 at 11:26pm

Watch it be more like the car in Miss Saigon’s American Dream number. 

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 12:49am

I haven't been this excited since Tosca jumped off the palace!  

[DonnyJacksonLD]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 3:54am

So ANOTHER musical written by people with zero theatre experience. When did Broadway become open mic night amateur hour??

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 7:00am

Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner.

Merle Dandridge & Stephanie J. Block.

Jackie Burns & Shoshana Bean.

The list is endless!

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 7:04am

DonnyJacksonLD said: "So ANOTHER musical written by people with zero theatre experience. When did Broadway become open mic night amateurhour??"

Comments like this are why people think theatre is snobbish. 

Trip Cullman is a theatre director, and Halley Feiffer is a playwright. Neko Case is an established musical artist who's branching out into musical theatre, like others before her have. Is there something wrong with that? 

Updated On: 6/23/21 at 07:04 AM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 7:45am

I love the idea of Alice & Emily in this.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 7:47am

And Casey Garvin as J.D., pleeeeeease.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 3:09pm

Let's just remember while we dream cast that Geena Davis was 34 and Susan Sarandon was 44  when they did the movie, though they were written as the same age. So I'm sure they'll be casting late 30s to early 40s.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 4:37pm

Patti & Bernadette!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 5:31pm

Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/23/21 at 5:45pm

NOWaWarning said: "Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett!"

And Len Cariou as Harlan!

 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/24/21 at 12:25pm

Halley Feiffer Is no one to turn up your nose at. I’ve seen several of her productions and loved every one of them. I’m very excited for more people to experience her work!!

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/24/21 at 12:33pm

hearthemsing22 said: " Halley Feiffer Is no one to turn up your nose at. I’ve seen several of her productions and loved every one of them. I’m very excited for more people to experience her work!!"

The creative team is a dream. Neko Case is one of my faves. Her songwriting is glorious. However, this doesn't scream Broadway to me. Seems like a smaller project, but what do I know. 

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/26/21 at 5:08pm

DonnyJacksonLD said: "So ANOTHER musical written by people with zero theatre experience. When did Broadway become open mic night amateurhour??"

 

I know other people have already responded to this post, but I'm so baffled by how you arrived at this reaction. The musical will be written by 2 people: one of whom is an experienced playwright, and one of whom is a professional musician. So 50% the writing team has theatre experience, and 100% of the writing team are established professionals. So how do you get "amateur hour open mic" from that?

Not to mention, there have already been a many non-theatrical musicians who have written musical theatre scores, and most of them have actually been quite good. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/27/21 at 10:30am

JBroadway said: "DonnyJacksonLD said: "So ANOTHER musical written by people with zero theatre experience. When did Broadway become open mic night amateurhour??"



I know other people have already responded to this post, but I'm so baffled by how you arrived at this reaction. The musical will be written by 2 people: one of whom is an experienced playwright, and one of whom is a professional musician. So 50% the writing team has theatre experience, and 100% of the writing team are established professionals. So how do you get "amateur hour open mic" from that?

Not to mention, there have already been a many non-theatrical musicians who have written musical theatre scores, and most of them have actually been quite good."

Thank you!!! Exactly 

[Tag]

Posted: 6/27/21 at 10:38am

Can they borrow the car from Bat out of Hell that drove into the orchestra pit?

[broadwayboy222]

Posted: 6/27/21 at 3:24pm

I think this could be the perfect casting for a reunion (this time on stage and on Broadway) of Jessie Mueller (as Thelma) and Megan Hilty (as Louise) after Patsy and Loretta!

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/27/21 at 3:27pm

Also just wanted to add:

It's worth noting that Feiffer and Cullman have worked together a lot. I believe he has been the director of most, if not all of her plays in recent years. So in addition to everything I said in my last post, there will be an added benefit of their years of collaboration in the world of theatre. 

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 10/25/21 at 7:57am

Apparently Neko Case is rumored to play Thelma?

[Melissa25]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 7:02pm

It sounds like the Thelma and Louise musical is still coming to Broadway according to this article. I hope it starts at Studio Seaview or MCC first. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/arts/music/neko-case-the-harder-i-fight-the-more-i-love-you-memoir.html?smid=url-share