The Birds Musical

[Minadnan]

The Birds Musical #1

Posted: 8/17/13 at 8:23am

I heard a musical based on 'The Birds' is coming to Broadway
can anyone confirm this?

[Mr Roxy]

The Birds Musical #2

Posted: 8/17/13 at 8:44am

On a wing & a prayer

Poster Emeritus

[best12bars]

The Birds Musical #2

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:03am

LOL

Only if they invade the theatre and peck the eyes out of everyone in the audience.

Maybe they could add in the Bird Woman from Mary Poppins and make it more kid-friendly.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[iluvtheatertrash]

The Birds Musical #3

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:14am

There is a PLAY version which received mixed notices out-of-town and overseas by Conor MacPherson. Could that be what you're talking about?

http://www.irishtheatremagazine.ie/reviews/dublin-theatre/the-birds

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[tazber]

The Birds Musical #4

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:19am

Yes, I can confirm!

Here are some photos from the workshop:

....but the world goes 'round

[Gothampc]

The Birds Musical #5

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:37am

Actually I can see this working if they did it like Little Shop Of Horrors. You know you can see Ellen Greene in the Tippi Hedren role.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Updated On: 8/17/13 at 09:37 AM

[best12bars]

The Birds Musical #6

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:37am

Can't wait for the woodpeckers' tap number!

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[dramamama611]

The Birds Musical #7

Posted: 8/17/13 at 1:36pm

how can we confirm whether or not you heard something?

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.

[jdavisinaustin]

The Birds Musical #8

Posted: 8/17/13 at 2:20pm

"I heard a musical based on 'The Birds' is coming to Broadway"

Did a little birdie tell you?

[jon5202]

The Birds Musical #9

Posted: 8/17/13 at 3:54pm

The Chicago Off Loop theatre company known as Hell in a Handbag Productions is producing their own camp musical version in Chicago.

Here is a link:

http://www.theatreinchicago.com/the-birds/6471/

Tippi Hedren herself will make a cameo appearance at the September 7 benefit performance.

[jon5202]

The Birds Musical #10

Posted: 8/17/13 at 4:00pm

Here is ticket information plus a clip from the show:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/391879

[best12bars]

The Birds Musical #11

Posted: 8/17/13 at 4:02pm

Oh, so it's like the Valley of the Dolls stage show. I couldn't imagine a legit adaptation.

Gotcha.

Now "Psycho" on the other hand, I think could be adapted ...

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[Sally Durant Plummer]

The Birds Musical #12

Posted: 8/17/13 at 4:21pm

"Now "Psycho" on the other hand, I think could be adapted ..."

The Shower Scene would be a 15 minute ballet, a la Rodgers and Hammerstein.

"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir

[ggersten]

The Birds Musical #13

Posted: 8/17/13 at 4:23pm

>>"Now "Psycho" on the other hand, I think could be adapted ..."

The Shower Scene would be a 15 minute ballet, a la Rodgers and Hammerstein.<<

Well, BK didn't do a ballet - but he did include a tap number.


At your service... Updated On: 8/17/13 at 04:23 PM

[Mr Roxy]

The Birds Musical #14

Posted: 8/17/13 at 6:35pm

The birds should peck the eyes out of late comers and those who text during the show.

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Updated On: 8/18/13 at 06:35 PM

[Jon]

The Birds Musical #15

Posted: 8/18/13 at 7:10am

Are we talking Hitchcock or Aristophanes?