Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
jagfkb
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/29/07
#1Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/20/07 at 5:54pmWhen you wre a kid, or even at this age, was there ever some movie which you wanted to be adapted rfor the stage, or some actor to play a certain part? Or even some musical to be adapted into a movie? Maybe an idea for a set piece for a real or made up show? post those ideas here:
jagfkb
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/29/07
#2re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/20/07 at 9:08pm
Ok, i'll start the ball rolling:
I remember I always wanted to see Wakko's wish, an Animaniacs movie using Broadway songs, as a stage musical on Broadway. I had tons of books full of costume ideas for the animated characters, plus a set idea for transitioning from a large castle to a villiage instantly which I have used in various other ideas.
I also always wanted to see an Into the Woods TV movie, which would be similar to the revival where the entire world was almost a large library.
Stupid, but nostalgic, no? What's your idea?
Broadway Bound2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/20/07
#2re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/20/07 at 9:52pmDisney's Hunchback Of Notre Dame. I would love to see that on stage. When I was real little I saw an adaptation of it in One of the WDW parks and it was wonderful.
#3re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/20/07 at 9:56pm
When I was a kid, I took a transcript of ALADDIN and put it in standard play format, with set descriptions and everything.
I was always the writer.
#4re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/20/07 at 10:39pm
I wished South Park (especially an adaptation of the movie) would hit the stage.
I also thought Seth MacFarlane and Walter Murphy (the writer and composer, respectively, of Family Guy) should write an original musical. I still do.
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
#5re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 2:26amI want to see Aladdin on a Broadway stage to this day. I'd be so excited if that rumored production really does happen.
#6re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 2:30amClue
Rose: "Of Course I know, I Watch Fox News"
-(modified)Gypsy
Broadway Schedule
December 5th- Hamilton, On Your Feet
December 19th- Noises Off, Edith Piaf Concert at Town Hall
Eponine3
Understudy Joined: 12/7/06
#7re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 11:17am
I have always wanted to see them do a Broadway Version of the animated "Anastasia" Movie. The songs and story are wonderful, and when you watch it I feel like it just cries to be on stage.
I also totally can see Sutton Foster as Anya/Anastasia
#8re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 11:19am
Eponine3, I was JUST about to say that, it would be so wonderful!! Who would be Demetri?
Also, Nightmare Before Christmas would be great on stage I think.
henrybutler
Stand-by Joined: 7/28/07
#9re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 11:18pmYEAHHHHH! ^ both of you above, every time i listen to the anastasia soundtrack i think about what an incredible stage version it could make. its sooooooo sweeping and exciting and perfect for broadway. i always picture it down to the sets and everything. SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE THIS ADAPTATION, its begging for it.
FosseBoi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/30/04
#11re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/21/07 at 11:56pmDisney's Sleeping Beauty with Julia Murney as Melificent(sp?) the evil witch.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#12re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 12:03am
- Mean Girls
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Finding Neverland
- What About Bob
They ALL need to be on stage.
Updated On: 12/22/07 at 12:03 AM
#13re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:09pmI was thinking the Devil Wears Prada as well. Zoolander and Little Miss Sunshine are two more.
#14re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:13pmFinding Neverland would be lovely.
#15re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:37pmThe Great Gatsby is my favorite book...I'd love to see that turned into a stage musical.
#16re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:42pmI love the Great Gatsby!
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#17re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:53pm
the great gatsby would work well, i love to see it so old and timeless novel come to the stage.
& for the people who said Anastasia, same here. I could definitely see Sutton, or maybe Mara Davi? & for Dimitri what about Josh Strikland? He would prob be very good.
I would also LOVE to see Pocahontas, which i'm sure others would. Who could play Pochahontas and John Smith though? & Grandmother Willow?
#18re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 1:57pm
. Who could play Pochahontas and John Smith though? & Grandmother Willow?
I don't know, but I'd eagerly await yet another racially charged flame war!
#19re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 2:25pm
Nightmare before Christmas, I could imagine all the design elements sweeping the Tonys.
#20re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 2:39pm
I have no idea why but I would like to see the following properties as stage musicals:
The Dead Poets's Society
Arsenic and Old Lace
A Room With a View
To Kill a Mockingbird
Go figure
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#21re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 2:49pm
I'm still waitin' for Matt and Trey to get the idea to adapt South Park for the stage. And I want them to cram as many jokes from the TV series as possible like Chef's "I'm Gonna Make Love To You, Woman" and Cartman's rendition of "Come Sail Away" by Styx. And add in Timmy and Jimmy.
I really wanna see Ugly Betty onstage.
When I was young, I always wanted to see a Broadway version of every Disney movie I saw.
#23re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 4:39pm^brilliance
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
#24re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 4:48pmI've always wanted to see stage versions of Nightmare Before Christmas, Hercules (mostly because it would be fantastic casting the muses), and Cannibal the Musical (written by the South Park guys).
#25re: Things Which You Always Wanted to See on the Stage
Posted: 12/22/07 at 5:16pm
Oh, Cannibal! The Musical...love. As long as they keep the really horrible quality midi files for the songs! 
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