The 2015 NBC Live Musical?

[mFabila]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:06pm

What do you guys think it'll be next year? Isn't Fox doing GREASE LIVE, too?

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:11pm

I'd say it depends on the ratings for Peter Pan. If they can't duplicate last years ratings magic, then this might be the end of this grand experiment.

[catmandoo]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:14pm

Wasn't it already announced that it's "The Music Man"?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:14pm

Marlo Thomas in Applause

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:15pm

Didn't I read they were doing The Music Man?

[philly03]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:16pm

I wish they'd pick "larger" characters to attract bigger stars. Think if they did something like "Bonnie & Clyde" and they were able to cast two huge stars in it, a la Carrie Underwood in Sound of Music. That's where the ratings come from. I thought this telecast so far has been so boring.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:17pm

I'd say it depends on the ratings for Peter Pan. If they can't duplicate last years ratings magic, then this might be the end of this grand experiment.
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You have to blame the producers & directors of Peter Pan for its failure tonight as it just did not work on TV. Poor casting choices direction and weirdly filmed camera angles missed the magic & fun.

[wonkit]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:21pm

I keep trying to watch it, but it is just not magical at all.

[Starship]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:22pm

I wish they'd pick "larger" characters to attract bigger stars. Think if they did something like "Bonnie & Clyde" and they were able to cast two huge stars in it, a la Carrie Underwood in Sound of Music. That's where the ratings come from. I thought this telecast so far has been so boring.

^^^^^^^ 150% this

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:23pm

I think THE MUSIC MAN and OLIVER are good choices.

[Starship]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:25pm

The Music Man? POSSIBLY. Oliver? no.

I'm not a fan of the show, but I feel like you'd have more star casting opportunities for a show like RENT but I know parents would go NUTS complaining. But really, who wants to see The Music Man or Oliver AGAIN?

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:26pm

If NBC continues this event, it'll be a well known, up beat show. They can't afford to do it if it's The Scarlet Pimpernell or Curtains. It has to be a show people know instantly. The vast majority of viewers aren't tuning in for Kelli O'Hara or Marty Lawson as a pirate named "Pirate." They're tuning in because it's Peter Pan.

I loved the idea of Cinderella. Guys and Dolls could be fun. Oklahoma would be lovely. But it has to bbe über recognizable.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:26pm

I'd love to see another Cinderella with someone who can ACTUALLY sing soprano and R&H!

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:27pm

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-sets-music-man-live-703220

[Starship]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:28pm

I could sit through Cinderella but NOT if they try to Who-ville it up like they're doing with Neverland right now.

[philly03]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:28pm

"They're tuning in because it's Peter Pan. "

I don't think this is entirely true - I think a large part of the draw last year was Carrie Underwood and if she could live up to it. If you get a big enough star(s) it won't matter as long as the title/basis is known enough (ie historical figures, "movie to musicals")... I think Sound of Music was the perfect choice, however.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:29pm

Holler if Ya Hear me, obvi!

[Burke4]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:30pm

I'm surprised a live broadcast of The Wizard of Oz hasn't been mentioned.

[Starship]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:33pm

If I was a big name actor and I was offered to be in a live broadcast of Wizard of Oz I'd say no. Learn to sing and dance and dress up as a scarecrow for a company that has produced two *slightly* embarrassing television broadcasts? NO THANKS!

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:33pm

My Fair Lady. Cast big names for Eliza and Higgins.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:34pm

Delta Burke in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:34pm

Last year had a superstar. This year has an actress on an HBO show. She's well known a popular to a small portion of TV viewers. I'm like Williams and really enjoy Girls, but she isn't a star. The biggest name is Christoher Walken and his performance has been "special" not special.

I agree people tuned in for the star last year. This year, I think the show's name and familiarity are drawing more then any actor.

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:34pm

I would rather see The Wiz than The Wizard of Oz.

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:35pm

According to a recent interview Zadan and Meron, NBC has optioned Music Man, though it is not definite that that will be the musical.

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 12/4/14 at 10:35pm

I can see them doing "Rock of Ages". Everyone knows the songs.. it's funny. and isnt BORING