WORKING GIRL: The Musical
WORKING GIRL: The Musical
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:15pm
Looks like it's in the works! I think Lauper could totally nail this one.
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/188649/cyndi-lauper-writing-the-score-for-musical-adaptation-of-working-girl/
#2WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:22pm
I'd rather see a live version of Work Hard or Die Tryin', Girl.
#3WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:26pm
newintown said: "I'd rather see a live version of Work Hard or Die Tryin', Girl."
Came here to say basically this.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#4WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:29pm
I'm already dreamcasting this with Carmen Cusack.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#5WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:29pm
I'll third that. That's literally the first and only thing that popped into my mind. Damn, I wish that Bob's Burgers was still on Netflix.
#6WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:30pm
Only if Tina Belcher can reprise her role as Katharine Parker.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#8WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:41pm
Dear God. Is it impossible to just write an original musical?
#9WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:49pm
It should be Carly Simon, but whatever. Love the movie, and I could see this working well as a musical.
#10WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:51pm
What does it matter if it's adapted or original if it's good?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 6/6/17 at 04:51 PM
#11WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:52pm
I don't understand what's the resistance we have towards musicals adapted from movies/books. Especially a movie like this, which is all but forgotten by a sizeable population. If it is a good story which can be adapted to stage, we should be open to the adaption. I think Working Girl musical can be really successful.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#12WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:03pm
Surprised that nobody's thrown out a dreamcast of the three leads yet 
#13WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:03pm
icecreambenjamin said: "Dear God. Is it impossible to just write an original musical?"
Yeah, like that Oklahoma! or Carousel.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#14WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:07pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Surprised that nobody's thrown out a dreamcast of the three leads yet "
psstt... I did with Carmen Cusack. Won't mind seeing Ashford getting together with Cyndi again either.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#15WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:20pm
Oops, my mistake!
I could see Carmen as a Katharine, easily. Not so much a Tess.
karen24
Broadway Star Joined: 2/27/06
#16WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:21pm
I'll bite...Laura Benanti in the Sigourney Weaver part? And oh heck, how about Andy Karl in the Harrison Ford role, if he's out of Groundhog Day by then?
I also think Annaleigh Ashford would be very good in the lead.
Maggie-the-schnoodle
#17WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:28pm
Annaleigh Ashford would be great as the Joan Cusack role.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#19WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:50pm
I don't mind the adapting of material, just wish they'd change the names a little instead of just tacking on "the musical" to everything. Can you imagine if we'd had Pygmalion: The Musical.
bwaylyric
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
#20WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:59pm
RippedMan said: "I don't mind the adapting of material, just wish they'd change the names a little instead of just tacking on "the musical" to everything. Can you imagine if we'd had Pygmalion: The Musical.
"
But how much awareness would there be if Groundhog Day the Musicalt were re-titled as DEJA VU?
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#21WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 6:15pm
But I think it's silly to think that people are spending $200 a ticket to see a show because they recognize the title? If it's good, the word will spread. I just think a show loses some credibility with audiences when it's "The Musical."
#22WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 6:32pm
Look I love a musical based on a good book or movie, but so far I can't think of one upcoming original musical. We've got SpongeBob and Working Girl and Mean Girls and Frozen, but no new original musicals?
#23WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 6:49pm
Well, you're listing out shows which span multiple seasons. Even this show has no dates. So I'm going to throw a very simple answer - Lempicka. Completely original musical. That was the first one that popped into my head.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
showchoirguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/10
carnzee
Broadway Star Joined: 9/2/11
#25WORKING GIRL: The Musical
Posted: 6/6/17 at 6:58pm
RippedMan said: "But I think it's silly to think that people are spending $200 a ticket to see a show because they recognize the title?
But this is why Charlie and the chocolate factory sits in the million dollar club every week ,despite poor reviews and word of mouth : its title.
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