YvanEhtNioj said: "massofmen said: "Death sentence. Thats too bad. I had high hopes for this show."
Why do you say that?"
I think it’s because the Marquis hasn’t had a hit since THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. I think his could be the next one though.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
Why do people seem to be more excited about this one than all the other hyper-commercial adaptations and jukebox musicals coming this season? I'm not trying to pass judgement on the show - obviously I haven't seen it. But on paper it doesn't seem all that different from the other musicals coming this season in terms of its prospects.
JBroadway, the movie is a beloved gem. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and seems to be many others’, too. I find that when I tell people about a Tootsie musical being made, they respond enthusiastically with, “Oh, I LOVE that movie!” It’s really comedy gold.
I also think it’s going to have a really poignant, powerful message at this time in history. Plus, with David Yazbek penning the score, it seems like there’s a lot that could go really, really right on this one.
Why do people seem to be more excited about this one than all the other hyper-commercial adaptations and jukebox musicals coming this season? I'm not trying to pass judgement on the show - obviously I haven't seen it. But on paper it doesn't seem all that different from the other musicals coming this season in terms of its prospects.
Not trying to be snarky. It's genuine question!"
The biggest difference for me is the creative team, namely David Yazbeck and Scott Ellis. Also thrilled to see what Fontana can do with this role!
There have been rumblings that Yazbek's score is incredible.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
The book writer causes me some concern here. What in his past work would lead us to believe he's up to the task of adapting one of the great comedy film scripts to the stage?
Just remembering you've had an "and"
When you're back to "or"
Makes the "or" mean more than it did before
No announcement on an actor to play Julie's father? Charles Durning played the part in the film. I hope they haven't cut the character from the musical.
Why do people seem to be more excited about this one than all the other hyper-commercial adaptations and jukebox musicals coming this season? I'm not trying to pass judgement on the show - obviously I haven't seen it. But on paper it doesn't seem all that different from the other musicals coming this season in terms of its prospects.
Not trying to be snarky. It's genuine question!"
I second much else that has been said. We have a director with a very strong track record, a composer with the same, and a cast of heavy hitters who, if they haven't had a breakout role yet, have consistenly been turning in great work.
I also have concerns--the book writer doesn't have a stellar track record, and the movie feels very of its time. I LOVE the movie, but...a story about a straight white actor who realizes his life would be easier if he was a woman? It's not super 2018, shall we say. But! Again! There's so much talent involved that I can't help but be really optimistic.
JSquared2 said: "ON YOUR FEET ran nearly 2 years. It didn't recoup -- but far from a failure."
It didn't recoup- that's the definition of a failure.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
The statement you made about the show's potential merits echo precesely the hopes that everyone and their brother - Ken Mandelbaum leading the pack - had for The Goodbye Girl back in 1992; with its killer-diller star wattage and music by Marvin Hamlisch. Couldn't miss. And it too opened at the Marquis.