What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?- Page 24

[Unknown User]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#575

Posted: 1/1/14 at 11:21pm

Aren't they supposed to announce the next one soon?

[MrMidwest]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#576

Posted: 1/2/14 at 6:43am

Kate Hudson in Mary Poppins

Sister Act broadcast with Raven

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#577

Posted: 1/2/14 at 9:07am

^ Disney owns Sister Act, anything Disney owns will go to ABC.

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[musicaljen]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#578

Posted: 1/2/14 at 9:13am

Curiosity kills the cat, so I do hope that we will have an announcement soon.
Since Cinderella has been done Meron and Zadan already back in the 90s, I do
have doubts its Cinderella. Still hoping for The King and I or else Disney's
Beauty and the Beast. Both will be a treat.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#579

Posted: 1/2/14 at 9:23am

As per Riedel's most recent column, much as some don't find him reliable, I think they're facing a choice between Oliver! and The King and I.

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[Gothampc]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#580

Posted: 1/2/14 at 9:35am

Oliver just seems so dark for a holiday season show. (Not that A Christmas Carol is all sweetness and light but at least the ending is upbeat).

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.

[ljay889]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#581

Posted: 1/2/14 at 10:08am

THE KING AND I is fairly adult and dark too. It's not pure sugar like SOM.
I think the kiddies would be bored to tears by it.
It's going to be something entertaining for the whole family. I would not be surprised if it winds up being GREASE.

[Gothampc]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#582

Posted: 1/2/14 at 10:11am

"I would not be surprised if it winds up being GREASE."

Theater purists don't want to see a sanitized version of Grease. What's the point? If M&Z do Grease, they should take it to HBO.

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.

[ljay889]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#583

Posted: 1/2/14 at 11:53am

This is not being produced for theater purists at all.

[Gothampc]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#584

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:04pm

Do you think grannies want to sit with their granchildren and hear:

With a four speed on the floor
They'll be waitin' at the door
You know that ain't no sh*t
We'll be gettin' lots of t*t

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.

[Gleeker]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#585

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:07pm

No way in hell are they going to do Grease. It will probably be King and I

[ucjrdude902]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#586

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:10pm

From what I've recently heard if they can get the big name to sign on as the Fairy Godmother in the next few weeks then "Cinderella" is a go if not, they move on. I assume it's the same mentality as before, "We get Carrie to sign on and go from there."

[MarkBearSF]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#587

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:15pm

Assassins

[Gothampc]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#588

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:16pm

But why a big name for the Fairy Godmother? Why not big names for Cinderella and the Prince?

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.

[Gleeker]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#589

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:17pm

Why would you need a big name for Cinderella when you have Laura Osnes? If this is true then I hope Laura Osnes will be playing the lead. Her or Sierra would be magical.

[AKarp2013]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#590

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:30pm

^^They're going want ratings. As we all know, Carrie Underwood was without a doubt the reason "The Sound of Music Live!" drew such high ratings.

A name brings in the ratings. Laura Osnes, Sierra Boggess - not so much.

Personally, I believe it's going to be "Oliver!"

Updated On: 1/2/14 at 12:30 PM

[Gleeker]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#591

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:36pm

Would they get Jaden Smith to play Oliver? LOL

[justincharacter]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#592

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:49pm

I noticed that Kelly Clarkson and Michael Buble did TV specials for NBC last month. I wouldn't doubt it if one of them will be featured in this year's broadcast.

Especially Michael.

Updated On: 1/2/14 at 12:49 PM

[best12bars]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#593

Posted: 1/2/14 at 12:57pm

You know, if they hadn't already done The Sound of Music, I think many of you would be complaining that the Nazi plot line was too dark for "the kiddies."

Dark is okay. Kids like to be scared (a little bit). It actually keeps them engaged. I don't think "Oliver!" is too dark by any means. Not any darker than Harry Potter. It's a story that has stood the test of time for 150 years already. It has songs in it that most people have heard before (almost as much as The Sound of Music), and it has a bunch of kids in it.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[HBP]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#594

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:12pm

I could get behind Oliver! with Kelly Clarkson. I wish Samantha Barks became a little better known after Les Mis, she was great as Nancy in London:
Link

[Gleeker]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#595

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:16pm

Do kids really want to see a woman get beat to death by her boyfriend?

[jbroadway4]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#596

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:19pm

My choices:

1. Mary Poppins starring Kelly Clarkson
2. The Wizard of Oz starring Ariana Grande
3. Wicked starring Jennifer Lawrence and Anna Kendrick (I know, it will never happen.)

I like the idea of Willy Wonka! And Ariana Grande as Wendy in Peter Pan.
Updated On: 1/2/14 at 01:19 PM

[best12bars]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#597

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:19pm

They don't actually show Nancy's death on stage, even though we all know that's what happens to her.

You've seen the show, right? It's not a Jack the Ripper moment.

"Oliver!", the film, was rated G when it was released in 1968, and the rules were much stricter then.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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Updated On: 1/2/14 at 01:19 PM

[Gleeker]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#598

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:26pm

Jen Lawrence can't sing but she could act the crap out of Elphaba. Maybe someone could dub her and we could have a My Fair Lady Oscar fiasco again.

[Liza's Headband]

What musical should Meron and Zadan do next?#599

Posted: 1/2/14 at 1:27pm

I love when people suggest shows that are already owned by other major corporations. MARY POPPINS is owned by Disney, and Disney owns ABC Television. End of discussion.