#326
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:35pm
A network will never do a multi-million dollar television broadcast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
What musical should Meron and Zadan do next? — Page 14
#327
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:37pm
The problem with a live audience is that they don't have as tight a control over timing. Applause, laughter, etc all add to the running time of the show. And local markets can get cranky if Ted and Dolores have to start the evening news 10 minutes late.
Also they don't have control over what bleeds through from the audience reaction. "Slap her Willona" comes to mind.
Also they don't have control over what bleeds through from the audience reaction. "Slap her Willona" comes to mind.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#329
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:43pm
I hope they do THE WIZ.
#330
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:43pm
"SNL seems to manage."
Except when a singing artist lip synchs, gets the wrong track cued up, dances a jig, walks off stage and then blames it on acid reflux.
Except when a singing artist lip synchs, gets the wrong track cued up, dances a jig, walks off stage and then blames it on acid reflux.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#331
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:43pm
Mame has some very well known songs.
We Need A Little Christmas is a holiday classic.
And Open a New Window is one of those songs that people hear and go "oh yea, I know that song".
If they market it with a big name and sell the songs on the commercials I think it would be very popular.
We Need A Little Christmas is a holiday classic.
And Open a New Window is one of those songs that people hear and go "oh yea, I know that song".
If they market it with a big name and sell the songs on the commercials I think it would be very popular.
....but the world goes 'round
#332
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:43pm
Phyllis, SNL has to cut skits during live broadcasts if they are ever running over (SNAFU could speak more to this). That is how they are able to accommodate and adapt. A broadcast of a musical this size would not have that luxury.
#333
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:45pm
Doesn't Mame swear a lot in the show? One misplaced "damn" and Lisa Welchel will cancel the whole project.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#334
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:47pm
It's Today Goddammit!!!
....but the world goes 'round
#335
Posted: 12/10/13 at 2:55pm
I'm not getting the Lisa Whelchel references, is she like against musical theater?
#336
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:09pm
Lisa Whelchel has played Peter Pan a few times in stock. Are you saying this is the reason why NBC is going to choose it for the next broadcast?
#337
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:11pm
Mary Poppins.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#338
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:12pm
@NYadgal I'd love to see a Sam Barks Mary Poppins.
#339
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:13pm
Interesting!
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#340
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:16pm
It'll be something like Cinderella, Annie, Peter Pan, or The Wizard of Oz. I would add Mary Poppins, but NBC wouldn't do it since it belongs to Disney and therefore will be on ABC. Trust me, no one on my Twitter timeline will be hype over a property like Mame or South Pacific. People watched TSOM because 1. It's The Sound of Music. It's popular everywhere, and 2. It was Carrie Underwood in TSOM. The average person can't tell you what My Fair Lady, Carousel, or maybe even Oliver! is about. Even if they didn't know what TSOM was about, people know the songs because they have been so embedded into popular culture. Heck, most people didn't even know until last Thursday that Sound of Music was a stage show before the movie. I really underestimated the public's knowledge of Broadway. Last week's live performance really taught me a lesson.
#341
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:17pm
You don't remember that Lisa Welchel had her family kneel in prayer when Janet Jackson had a costume malfunction at the Superbowl? You haven't seen a slipped tit since then have you? Lisa has power!
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#342
Posted: 12/10/13 at 3:28pm
Unfortunately we don't have The Ed Sullivan Show to introduce America to the Broadway shows.
Another one I'd like to see is "Babes In Arms". The music is nice even though there really isn't a plot.
Another one I'd like to see is "Babes In Arms". The music is nice even though there really isn't a plot.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#343
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:03pm
It's definitely going to be Grease.
Stephen: "Could you grab me a coffee?"
Me: "Would you like that with all the colors of the wind?"
#344
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:05pm
Allison Janney in Mame.
#345
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:12pm
"It's definitely going to be Grease."
Did they hire you to make the lyrics to "Greased Lightning" and "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee" more family friendly?
Did they hire you to make the lyrics to "Greased Lightning" and "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee" more family friendly?
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#346
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:16pm
They already have, at least in the case of Greased Lighting.
#347
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:19pm
I'm not as familiar with the older musicals like King and I and Mame so I'm gonna be a little more recent. I would LOVE to see them do How To Succeed with Danielle Radclife. This would get huge ratings and the show has some great numbers. Also, Anything Goes would be amazing. I don't know who they would cast though.
#348
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:29pm
"They already have, at least in the case of Greased Lighting."
You mean those pitiful Glee lyrics?
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that ain't no crap we'll be getting lots of that
You mean those pitiful Glee lyrics?
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that ain't no crap we'll be getting lots of that
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#349
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:38pm
I do know after SOM, which is the most licensed musical in the United States, Grease is one of the next highest if not the second highest.
Stephen: "Could you grab me a coffee?"
Me: "Would you like that with all the colors of the wind?"
#350
Posted: 12/10/13 at 5:39pm
I'm sure NBC isn't going to do a Disney show, because of the Disney/ABC partnership (or rather ownership). As much as one of their recent musicals like Poppins or Beauty and the Beast would fit the bill nicely, it won't happen.
Neither will The Wizard of Oz, unless it is a joint venture with Warner Bros. and Ted Turner, who own the rights to the MGM film (and script and music).
I hope they do THE WIZ.
That could work well with the right concept and cast. I think enough people know the songs, and if you star-cast the leads ... it could draw big numbers. Unless the network(s) are afraid of a $9 million all-black musical. I hate to even say that in 2013, but viewer demographics definitely play into decisions like that.
Neither will The Wizard of Oz, unless it is a joint venture with Warner Bros. and Ted Turner, who own the rights to the MGM film (and script and music).
I hope they do THE WIZ.
That could work well with the right concept and cast. I think enough people know the songs, and if you star-cast the leads ... it could draw big numbers. Unless the network(s) are afraid of a $9 million all-black musical. I hate to even say that in 2013, but viewer demographics definitely play into decisions like that.
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