The Drowsy Chaperone Film
The Drowsy Chaperone Film
#1The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 3:46pm
I was wondering recently about the film adaptation of The Drowsy Chaperone, I didn't remember hearing anything since Hugh Jackman was allegedly interested in the role of Aldolpho (which I personally can't picture, since he is the farthest from a Latin lothario I can imagine). I googled it and found that Anne Hathaway and Barbra Streisand were also (allegedly) interested in appearing, I assume as Janet van de Graaf and the titular Chaperone. Does anyone know anything about the film? It's probably in that stage that Into the Woods was in for a year and a half where we won't hear anything and doubt that it's going to happen for a while. I feel like they would have to rethink the whole concept, with the Man in Chair being obsessed with Hollywood movie musicals from the 30's or something of the sort. What do you all think?
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Updated On: 11/16/14 at 03:46 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 3:53pmCan't see that it will ever happen. It's a cute show and all, but it won't find an audience. If I remember correctly, the b'way show closed at a loss. (I could be wrong, however.)
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Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#2The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 3:55pmI feel as if they prematurely announced the film. Even with Hugh Jackman or Hathaway involved, I feel the movie would just tank at the box office. As drama said, it's a cute show, but it won't be able to find the film audience it'll need to make money. It'd be a fun live broadcast though.
#3The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 4:20pm
I hope it happens and the show did re-coup.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/officially-its-a-hit-drowsy-chaperone-recoups-investment-136909
Updated On: 11/16/14 at 04:20 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 4:24pmThanks for verifying, John.
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#5The Drowsy Chaperone Film
Posted: 11/16/14 at 5:37pmThe very idea that the film would be made was surprising to me, but it's a musical that I've always adored and I think it could work. starship's idea of a live broadcast would make sense, and they wouldn't need to change the basic premise that MiC is obsessed with Broadway musicals.
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