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#1

What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:02am

There are some shows that have just been done so well that they can not be revied like for instance Phantom and Les Mis. Any other shows or thoughts about shows that in like 20 years should be revived but can not be?
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#2

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:07am

Actually, I think Les Miz, unlike most of the other big Brit imports, could work very well, maybe even better, with a different, more intimate direction. It would have to be VERY good, but I think it could be done.


Appearently, the original South Pacific was just so perfect that it couldn't be revived (that and the book hasn't aged very well).
"Who is Stephen Sondheim?" -roninjoey
"The man who wishes he had written Phantom of the Opera!" - SueleenGay

GO CARDINALS!!!
#3

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:07am

Let My People Come. Why would anyone bother?

One would hope when Les Miserables is eventually revived someone has the good sense to get the blue pencil out and cut about 25 minutes from its running time.
#4

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:41am

Kander & Ebb's "The Act" will NEVER be revived. It was tailored especially for Liza Minelli!
#5

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:50am

I'm looking forward to the day that the rights to "The Blonde in the Thunderbird" are released. I really think I'm gonna make the role my own in regional theatre.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#6

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:51am

DEATH!!!

Actually, that was really cute! I like you!

FINALLY!!! Some witty people!

I thought I had seen the last of them!
#7

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:52am

I can't wait to be Billy Crystal next year in our high school's production of 700 Sundays! It's a wonderful "play!" :)
"Who is Stephen Sondheim?" -roninjoey
"The man who wishes he had written Phantom of the Opera!" - SueleenGay

GO CARDINALS!!!
#8

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 2:54am

I hear you, jam_man. Though right now I'm very busy working on playing the title role in Bea Arthur on Broadway.


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"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey

Updated On: 7/30/05 at 02:54 AM

#10

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:00am

Oh, honey. Good for you. I hope you find playing that role as satisfying as I did.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#12

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:05am

Indeed it is. Though lots of queens were really angry when I made my entrance. I could never figure out why.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#13

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:07am

You know what else is a great play? Robin Williams Live On Broadway! I was understudy in a community production last summer!
"Who is Stephen Sondheim?" -roninjoey
"The man who wishes he had written Phantom of the Opera!" - SueleenGay

GO CARDINALS!!!
#14

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:10am

I must ask an important question. Should I do Elaine Stritch in drag, or should I let the strength of the material convince the audience that I am, in fact, Elaine Stritch. Lennon did that, sort of.
#15

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:11am

It really is, jam_man. Funny you should bring up understudying. When I was once the standby for the lead in the bus and truck tour of Shirley MacLaine and Shirley's Gypsies. I only got to go on once, but it's an experience I'll never forget.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#16

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:12am

Zoran, you've really got to start getting into character now. If you aren't already up to three packs a day, I'm afraid you might not get the best notices.

And I think you should do it in drag. I could probably lend you my costume. And (but you probably already know this) the shade of base you need to use is called "Menopausal Magic." It really does the trick.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#19

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:45am

Zoran, I need to someone to play Liza when I do Judy Garland at the Palace. Should I schedule an audition for you?
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#20

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:46am

Do I really need to audition? We're practically family now!

Margo - I thought this thread looked familiar!
#21

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:50am

We are a family. Like a giant tree. Branching out toward the sky...
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#22

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:55am

I'll be coming back to Broadway soon in "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music." I have a fitting tomorrow for all new sequined caftans.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#23

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 3:56am

So that's why I couldn't get the rights. Curse you, Margo Channing!!!!
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#24

re: What shows can not be revived?

Posted: 7/30/05 at 4:10am

Don't be too dejected. I believe the rights to "Barbara Cook On Broadway" are now available. I'll send over my costume mistress for a caftan fitting, if you'd like.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 7/30/05 at 04:10 AM

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