The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air...The Musical?

[FreshPrinceBroadway]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:06pm

Would the hit 1990's sitcom starring Will Smith make a good musical?

I am currently working on the book and lyrics to present to whom ever. I think It would make a great show for the 2010 - 2011 season. It was a powerful show dealing with stereotypes, bigotry, prejudice, and racism. It also was very funny and had heart fulfilled moments as well.

Please let me know what you think!

R.J. Shaw

Updated On: 6/25/09 at 08:06 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:11pm

I'm amused that you're even asking. Something tells me you wouldn't take "no" very well.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:34pm

Lizzie, I love you.

[FreshPrinceBroadway]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:34pm

lol I wouldn't mind. I love opinions!

[alightinthedark23]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:38pm

I think its a cool idea if done right and not 'tacky'.

[logan0215]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:52pm

As a businessperson, would basing a musical on a recognizable commodity be a good bet for possible success? Sure.

As a creative person (a write), would the opportunity to write something completely original from your own experience or richer source material be more enriching to our culture, more challenging and be met with less cynicism? Absolutely.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 8:59pm

I think you'd have the same trouble Legally Blonde did: finding someone to play the main character who could even come close to the original actor's charisma and likeableness in the role.

Updated On: 6/25/09 at 08:59 PM

[FreshPrinceBroadway]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 9:02pm

yeah you're right...there's some goofy, tall, big-eared, light skinned guy out there somewhere lol

[Jon]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 9:10pm

For starters, you should know that "prejudiced" is an adjective. The noun is "prejudice".

[FreshPrinceBroadway]

Posted: 6/25/09 at 9:13pm

I fixed it just for you...

You fall asleep one too many times in English class and you pay for it ;p
Updated On: 6/25/09 at 09:13 PM