WORKING GIRL: The Musical

[BroadwayConcierge]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#1

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/

[newintown]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#2

Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:22pm

I'd rather see a live version of Work Hard or Die Tryin', Girl.

[givesmevoice]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#3

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

[Valentina3]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#4

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.

[MaddieBB12]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#5

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.

[Kad]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#6

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."

[icecreambenjamin]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#7

Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:41pm

Updated On: 6/6/17 at 04:41 PM

[icecreambenjamin]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#8

Posted: 6/6/17 at 4:41pm

Dear God.  Is it impossible to just write an original musical?

[hork]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#9

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.

[Kad]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#10

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

[Valentina3]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#11

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]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#12

Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:03pm

Surprised that nobody's thrown out a dreamcast of the three leads yet

[givesmevoice]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#13

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

[Valentina3]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#14

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]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#15

Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:20pm

Oops, my mistake!

I could see Carmen as a Katharine, easily. Not so much a Tess.

[karen24]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#16

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

[Kad]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#17

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."

[Jordan Catalano]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#18

Posted: 6/6/17 at 5:31pm

Jan Maxwell as Katharine Parker. 

[RippedMan]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#19

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]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#20

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]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#21

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." 

[icecreambenjamin]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#22

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?

[Valentina3]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#23

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]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#24

Posted: 6/6/17 at 6:54pm

 

[carnzee]

WORKING GIRL: The Musical#25

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.