Update on Houdini Musical- Page 2

[Leonardo2]

Posted: 7/4/11 at 11:09am

So does that mean the Houdini musical isn't happening? Or are they looking for a new composer?

[Leonardo2]

Posted: 7/4/11 at 11:38am

Interestingly, I found a job posting online for the production company that is producing the Evita revival. The company description, dated last month, says "In addition, the company has announced its production of an original Broadway musical based on the life of Houdini, with a creative team that includes Jack O'Brien (director), Stephen Schwartz (composer) and Glenn Slater (lyricist)."

[vf]

Posted: 7/6/11 at 2:41am

Yeah, is this not happening? Seemed like a good idea.

[bk]

Posted: 7/6/11 at 8:51am

Happening? Given how long musicals develop these days and given the fact that none of the shows being discussed have been written, well, maybe the year 2020? At some point everyone will learn that publicists are paid to keep people's names in the news. As I said earlier, Mr. Jackman has had his name attached to every musical (stage and film) ever written. The fact is, none of them will probably ever come to pass, but if they do it ain't happening now or anywhere in the near future, so come on back and bump this thread in three years.

[vf]

Posted: 7/6/11 at 12:50pm

Wow. Thanks for the response. Come to think of it, Hugh Jackman's name is in the news more for movies or shows that are said to be in the works, rather than stuff that's actually filming or opening.