Unconfirmed - A STRANGE LOOP to be filmed for theatrical release?
Posted: 8/9/23 at 1:20pm
I have it on good authority that the Broadway production was supposed to be filmed and then fell apart days before filming because of financing, so I’d be surprised if this turned out to be true.
That being said, I would kill for a recording of this.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 2:11pm
I imagine it's easier to film in London than on Broadway. Probably cheaper as most things are over there.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 2:21pm
jkcohen626 said: "I imagine it's easier to film in London than on Broadway. Probably cheaper as most things are over there."
That's what I was thinking - there's probably a reason The SpongeBob Musical made its proshot in the UK instead of New York, and why the proshot of Kinky Boots is of the London cast instead of the Broadway cast. I remember there was also supposed to be an Aladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 7:10pm
KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 7:45pm
TheatreFan4 said: "KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted."
Disney forever profit driven, and inconsiderate. Truly.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 7:48pm
Dom P said: "TheatreFan4 said: "KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted."
Disney forever profit driven, and inconsiderate. Truly."
And uncaring. Thier commitment to quality
Posted: 8/9/23 at 7:50pm
Dom P said: "Dom P said: "TheatreFan4 said: "KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted."
Disney forever profit driven, and inconsiderate. Truly."
And uncaring. Thier commitment to quality and sensitivity and inclusivity steadily decreasing.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 7:55pm
It’s a shame the OBC wasn’t preserved. They were spectacular. However, attendance issues made catching the entire OBC like seeing a unicorn. Especially post Tonys.
Im still wondering what happened with the pro shot of Girl From The North Country. I’d much prefer that to a film. Mare broke my heart into a million pieces. I have no interest in Olivia Colman.
Posted: 8/9/23 at 8:33pm
Dom P said: "Dom P said: "Dom P said: "TheatreFan4 said: "KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted."
Disney forever profit driven, and inconsiderate. Truly."
And uncaring. Thier commitment to quality and sensitivity and inclusivity steadily decreasing."
Did he have to be in brown face… did no one think that was not a good idea…
Posted: 8/9/23 at 8:59pm
RippedMan said: "Dom P said: "Dom P said: "Dom P said: "TheatreFan4 said: "KevinKlawitter said: "jI remember there was also supposed to be anAladdin: Live from the West End made for Disney+ that seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth."
Because they insisted the white guy in Brownface be in it as the villain given that he originated the animated character 30 years ago and now the entire filmed production is tainted."
Disney forever profit driven, and inconsiderate. Truly."
And uncaring. Thier commitment to quality and sensitivity and inclusivity steadily decreasing."
Did he have to be in brown face… did no one think that was not a good idea…"
And let him play it until JANUARY 2022!
Posted: 8/9/23 at 10:47pm
We are taking about Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, right? He wasn’t in brown face per se…
Posted: 8/9/23 at 11:34pm
The Distinctive Baritone said: "We are taking about Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, right? He wasn’t in brown face per se…"
It is LITERALLY Brownface
Updated On: 8/9/23 at 11:34 PM
Posted: 8/9/23 at 11:44pm
Bettyboy72 said: "It’s a shame the OBC wasn’t preserved. They were spectacular. However, attendance issues made catching the entire OBC like seeing a unicorn. Especially post Tonys.
Im still wondering what happened with the pro shot of Girl From The North Country. I’d much prefer that to a film. Mare broke my heart into a million pieces. I have no interest in Olivia Colman."
I assume GFTNC was looking for a distribute for proshot but I also wonder if the movie getting announced basically squashed it. Maybe they both will come out but it seems unlikely
Posted: 8/10/23 at 1:43am
The Distinctive Baritone said: "We are taking about Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, right? He wasn’t in brown face per se…"
Yes it is. Look at any other photo and they clearly darkened his skin to make him appear to be of Middle Eastern heritage.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 2:00am
That’s on Casey
Posted: 8/10/23 at 6:18am
So now they want to ban stage makeup. Anyway, let us know when there is any actual news related to the original topic before it was hijacked.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 8:38am
Impeach2017 said: "So now they want to ban stage makeup. Anyway, let us know when there is any actual news related to the original topic before it was hijacked."
Kids these days are DESPERATE to be the first to jump on even the slightest hint of political incorrectness.
A little contoured stage makeup is not going to take anyones’ rights away….. but your government might.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 8:46am
Back to the topic at hand: I’m thrilled that Kyle Ramar Freeman’s performance may be captured; They were remarkable in the role on Broadway.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 1:26pm
Impeach2017 said: "So now they want to ban stage makeup. Anyway, let us know when there is any actual news related to the original topic before it was hijacked."
No, people just want them to not indulge in offensive acts that went out of style in the 70s. Theatre is the BIRTHPLACE of Black/Brown/Yellowface. Don't turn your nose up at it now like it's something crazy to comment on.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 5:37pm
Aladdin’s ensemble has always been “as long as you sort of look brown”- ethnicities have ranged from Italian to Filipino and only occasionally have actually been Middle Eastern.
Posted: 8/10/23 at 8:25pm
A.J. said: "Impeach2017 said: "So now they want to ban stage makeup. Anyway, let us know when there is any actual news related to the original topic before it was hijacked."
Kids these days are DESPERATE to be the first to jump on even the slightest hint of political incorrectness.
A little contoured stage makeup is not going to take anyones’ rights away….. but your government might."
How did you type these words and not feel instant embarrassment?
Posted: 8/10/23 at 8:41pm
I would be thrilled to have a Strange Loop Proshot. Does anyone know what happened to the Nick Jonas Jersey Boys proshot?
