#176
Posted: 12/7/13 at 6:54pm
I can see NBC taking another casting risk by lowering the keys of Peter's numbers and casting Daniel Radcliffe.
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#177
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:06pm
Zadan and Meron have actually been trying to get Pan on a network for the past 8 years. Originally a filmed television production for ABC. But, ended up being shelved.
#178
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:35pm
Best -- I agree with you in theory on a lot of points - we'll just have to see how this plays out for a follow up production. One friend of mine who works in TV actually suggested that the entire production was designed and filmed as it is specifically to recall soap opera and Saturday Night Live - which are in effect the only 'reference' points that most people have for 'live' TV. Meaning that they went out of their way to create something that matched people's visual expectations of what "live" TV is. Otherwise, how would the event feel like it wasn't taped?
I like the idea of A CHRISTMAS STORY musical - that would be something fresh and different.
I like the idea of A CHRISTMAS STORY musical - that would be something fresh and different.
#179
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:36pm
FIDDLER is too dark for television, especially at Christmastime. And there's that whole Jewish thing. (It will have to come with Yiddish-to-Middle America subtitles. Do they know what 'mazel tov' means in Tennessee?)
HTSIBWRT is a great idea, except it's not family fare. And it's a musical satire. Without audience laughter, it's going to just lie there.
MY FAIR LADY is a very long show, about 2 3/4 hours, IIRC. They won't be able to shoehorn it into a 3-hour time slot and get the number of commercials they want.
BIRDIE may work, but the memory of the dreadful Jason Alexander/Vanessa Williams endeavor may kill it. Besides, those who were teenagers in 1960 are now grandparents (or great-grandparents if you live in Arkansas) so I don't see it having much mass appeal for today's families.
I vote for OLIVER!
HTSIBWRT is a great idea, except it's not family fare. And it's a musical satire. Without audience laughter, it's going to just lie there.
MY FAIR LADY is a very long show, about 2 3/4 hours, IIRC. They won't be able to shoehorn it into a 3-hour time slot and get the number of commercials they want.
BIRDIE may work, but the memory of the dreadful Jason Alexander/Vanessa Williams endeavor may kill it. Besides, those who were teenagers in 1960 are now grandparents (or great-grandparents if you live in Arkansas) so I don't see it having much mass appeal for today's families.
I vote for OLIVER!
'Our whole family shouts. It comes from us livin' so close to the railroad tracks'
#180
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:39pm
MB, my only concern with A CHRISTMAS STORY is the sheer number of fantasy sequences. It might not translate onto the television screen with all of the breaking away from normal action and playing to the audience. I also wonder if the network would be willing to build so many sets for that kind of show.
I still think something like OLIVER or PETER PAN make the most sense.
I still think something like OLIVER or PETER PAN make the most sense.
#181
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:44pm
Since Miss Saigon is probably too "dark" for network television, these are my shows with casting choices.
R + H's Cinderella
Cinderella-Lea Michele
The Prince-Zac Efron
The King-Stephen Moyer
The Queen-Idina Menzel
The Stepsisters-Alli Mauzey and Kate Rockwell
Fairy Godmother-Audra McDonald
ALW's Evita
Evita-Christina DeCicco
Juan Peron-Michael Cerveris
Che-Ricky Martin
Magaldi-Max von Essen
Peron's Mistress-Rachel Potter
Wicked
Elphaba-Katharine McPhee
Glinda-Ashley Brown
Madame Morrible-Meryl Streep
Dr. Dillamond-Michael Park
Fiyero-Corey Cott
Nessarose-Kara Lindsay
The Wizard- James Cromwell
Boq-Matt Doyle
R + H's Cinderella
Cinderella-Lea Michele
The Prince-Zac Efron
The King-Stephen Moyer
The Queen-Idina Menzel
The Stepsisters-Alli Mauzey and Kate Rockwell
Fairy Godmother-Audra McDonald
ALW's Evita
Evita-Christina DeCicco
Juan Peron-Michael Cerveris
Che-Ricky Martin
Magaldi-Max von Essen
Peron's Mistress-Rachel Potter
Wicked
Elphaba-Katharine McPhee
Glinda-Ashley Brown
Madame Morrible-Meryl Streep
Dr. Dillamond-Michael Park
Fiyero-Corey Cott
Nessarose-Kara Lindsay
The Wizard- James Cromwell
Boq-Matt Doyle
#182
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:45pm
We ain't never seen a Jew west of the Mississippi!
#183
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:49pm
Beauty and the Beast? But I doubt you can do a Disney number on NBC since ABC is Disney.
ABC are you listening?????
ABC are you listening?????
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#184
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:52pm
Beauty and the Beast is a strong idea, and I wouldn't put it past Disney/ABC to beat NBC to the punch and schedule it (or something like it).
EDIT: It seems like Disney has been spending an unusual amount of time stealing other good ideas lately, like their Wicked ripoff (Oz the Great and Powerful), and their acquisitions of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
They know a good idea when they steal one. And 18.5 million viewers is very appealing.
EDIT: It seems like Disney has been spending an unusual amount of time stealing other good ideas lately, like their Wicked ripoff (Oz the Great and Powerful), and their acquisitions of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
They know a good idea when they steal one. And 18.5 million viewers is very appealing.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#185
Posted: 12/7/13 at 7:57pm
ABC should definitely get into the game. Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, even Tarzan might all be viable for TV productions.
#186
Posted: 12/7/13 at 8:30pm
Just wait. We'll be hearing a announcement from ABC (Disney) soon. Anyone want to predict which musical will be first :P
#187
Posted: 12/7/13 at 8:35pm
Yes. I imagine BEAUTY... or MARY POPPINS would be the first selection, if that ever happened.
#188
Posted: 12/7/13 at 8:41pm
I would love to see the original broadway production of Beauty replicated onto a soundstage. The ratings would be huge. I wonder if Disney would join the game?
#189
Posted: 12/7/13 at 8:54pm
Fiddler is too dark but Oliver isn't? Oliver is pretty dark.
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.
#190
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:13pm
Peter Pan is tired.
I wonder if Disney still owns the rights to R&H Cinderella...since they made the TV movie years ago. 2014 is a big year for Fairytales with "Malefincent" and "Into the Woods" being released by Disney...maybe a live production of Cinderella would follow Disney's business model...we'll see. "Beauty and the Beast" and "Mary Poppins" would be fun and could be great opportunities for stunt casting.
What ever show "they" do, will likely have a happy story that is family friendly and songs that are instantly recognizable. Gypsy might be considered...but the whole stripper aspect probably will kill it...even though it is totally PG...at most. What about "Promises, Promises"...Turkey Lurkey Time...too risque?
I wonder if Disney still owns the rights to R&H Cinderella...since they made the TV movie years ago. 2014 is a big year for Fairytales with "Malefincent" and "Into the Woods" being released by Disney...maybe a live production of Cinderella would follow Disney's business model...we'll see. "Beauty and the Beast" and "Mary Poppins" would be fun and could be great opportunities for stunt casting.
What ever show "they" do, will likely have a happy story that is family friendly and songs that are instantly recognizable. Gypsy might be considered...but the whole stripper aspect probably will kill it...even though it is totally PG...at most. What about "Promises, Promises"...Turkey Lurkey Time...too risque?
#191
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:15pm
Turkey Lurkey isn't risqué but the whole concept of "THE APARTMENT" as a place for men to have flings outside of their marriages is.
#192
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:15pm
On the other hand with Mary Poppins, it's like Sound of Music all over again...whoever they pick as Mary, she will be NO JULIE ANDREWS. I think we need to give that one a rest for a while.
I still vote for B and the B.
I still vote for B and the B.
#193
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:17pm
Evita sounds like a great idea! The designs for the last revival would work really well on television. Gaga and Ricky would be interesting as Eva and Che. They could even get Marc Anthony as Peron.
As long as were discussing Disney titles, there's always the Beyonce Aida.
As long as were discussing Disney titles, there's always the Beyonce Aida.
#194
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:20pm
Wasn't there talk of an Aida movie with Beyonce and Christina Aguilera a few years ago? Make it happen Disney! But Christina is probably contracted to NBC...so probably not her.
#195
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:21pm
I was thinking about AIDA with the rumored film cast (Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera).
#196
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:24pm
Gaga is beyond perfect for Amneris. I'd rather see Zac Efron than Justin.
#197
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:26pm
Um, no. Zac doesn't have the voice for Radames.
#198
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:29pm
Evita will never pass the censors of network tv.
"Screw the middle classes..."
"Her only good parts are between..."
"Screw the middle classes..."
"Her only good parts are between..."
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.
#199
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:30pm
They will never do musicals like AIDA or EVITA. Never.
People really need to put themselves in the mindset of a television executive, not a theatre fan, if this is going to be a realistic discussion.
People really need to put themselves in the mindset of a television executive, not a theatre fan, if this is going to be a realistic discussion.
#200
Posted: 12/7/13 at 9:32pm
What about "Chicago" with Benyonce or JLo as Velma, Hugh Jackman as Billy, and Ashley Simpson (or someone else) as Roxy...you hear me NBC?!?!
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