#26
Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:32am
>>"Romeo and Juliet"
What about West Side Story?
What about West Side Story?
Which plays should NEVER be turned into a musical. — Page 2
#27
Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:34am
I know its been turned into an opera but "Angels in America". I just adore the play and dont want it touched. But I haven't seen the opera, so maybe I would like it who knows.
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#28
Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:13am
I have to say that The Crucible would make an excellent musical if done well.
I'd say that Death of A Salesman would not make a good musical. I don't think it sings.
I'd say that Death of A Salesman would not make a good musical. I don't think it sings.
#29
Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:45am
Wit
Oy.
Oy.
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#30
Posted: 7/14/06 at 4:18am
Our Town, and I agree with whoever said The Children's Hour.
#31
Me and my friend were asked to add two songs for a local production of The Crucible. It was reviewed as "one of the Top 5 greatest productions of Arthur Miller's play *ever* to be staged".
Posted: 7/14/06 at 7:39am
Me and my friend were asked to add two songs for a local production of The Crucible. It was reviewed as "one of the Top 5 greatest productions of Arthur Miller's play *ever* to be staged".
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
-South Pacific
#32
The Miracle Worker.
Winthrop Paroo
River City, Iowa
Posted: 7/14/06 at 8:37am
The Miracle Worker.
Winthrop Paroo
River City, Iowa
#33
Posted: 7/14/06 at 11:37am
I disagree about Our Town. I think, if done right, it could be quite charming as a musical.
#34
Posted: 7/16/06 at 11:20pm
"Our Town" has already been turned into a musical: "Grover's Corners" by Schmidt and Jones (of "Fantasticks" fame). Beautiful piece.
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#35
Posted: 7/16/06 at 11:32pm
Three Days of Rain...ugh it would be AWFUL.
#36
Posted: 7/16/06 at 11:39pm
I'll see your Death of a Salesman, and raise you one Long Day's Journey Into Night.
Hear the words I sing: war's a horrid thing. So, I sing sing sing... Ding a ling a ling.
#37
Posted: 7/16/06 at 11:52pm
Hahahaha. Take Me Out.
#38
Posted: 7/17/06 at 12:15am
Dracula....oh wait...sratch that.
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#39
Posted: 7/17/06 at 12:16am
Ok its a toss up between Equus and The Miracle Worker....omg i can see it now....The Wa-Wa Song.
" I wish that the stage were as narrow as a tightrope wire, so that no incompetent would dare step upon it." -- Goethe (he wants you to go to my Myspace page www.myspace.com/jasonklemm
#40
Posted: 7/17/06 at 12:18am
I'll raise your "Long Days Journey" and go all in with "The Matchmaker". SH*T. I lost again!
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#41
Posted: 7/17/06 at 1:20am
Death of a Salesman- the musical!
It's become a light-hearted musical comedy romp through the caustic idea of the American dream. Nathan Lane plays Willy, Rosie is his wife, Matthew Broderick) is Biff (playing him as neurotic and impish because that's all he can do), and Stokes is Happy. The score is composed by Mel Brooks, with direction and choreography by none other than Stro (think of the possibilites!! lots of props to dance with!!).
It's become a light-hearted musical comedy romp through the caustic idea of the American dream. Nathan Lane plays Willy, Rosie is his wife, Matthew Broderick) is Biff (playing him as neurotic and impish because that's all he can do), and Stokes is Happy. The score is composed by Mel Brooks, with direction and choreography by none other than Stro (think of the possibilites!! lots of props to dance with!!).
#42
Posted: 7/17/06 at 1:36am
"Attention MUST be Paid!" would that be a ballad, an anthem or a dream ballet?
Loving it...
Loving it...
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#43
Posted: 7/17/06 at 1:40am
"The Blonde in the Thunderbird."
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#44
Posted: 7/17/06 at 1:46am
The "Blonde" should NEVER have happened...
What was it? Play, musical or ego driven T-Bird. Poor darling, nothing like telling your life story and nobody finds it entertaining. She's so sweet and charming and none of it worked...
How do you get to Broadway? Getting money to rent the theatre! (Same goes for Carnegie Hall)
Sorry, Chrissy. We still love you!
What was it? Play, musical or ego driven T-Bird. Poor darling, nothing like telling your life story and nobody finds it entertaining. She's so sweet and charming and none of it worked...
How do you get to Broadway? Getting money to rent the theatre! (Same goes for Carnegie Hall)
Sorry, Chrissy. We still love you!
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#45
Posted: 7/17/06 at 1:50am
Hamlet is a musical. It's called THE LION KING.
#46
Posted: 7/17/06 at 2:14am
BSoBW2, here here! People do forget. More people need to brush up their Shakespeare...
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#47
Posted: 7/17/06 at 5:00am
I think I'd find it hard to musicalize Tennessee Williams, because his plays put so much out there. It's hard to think of a way to enlarge his scenes with music, though it'd be interesting to try.
"I could use a little...
Miracle."
~SWIWS
#48
Posted: 7/17/06 at 5:08am
Williams is one of my favorite playwrights. Funny to see "Cat" as a musical. The plural form has already been done.
Actually, besides the opera (and the Simpsons), there have been attempts at Streetcar. Great song called "Something Cool" was supposedly written for a version of the show. Could be a myth.
Actually, besides the opera (and the Simpsons), there have been attempts at Streetcar. Great song called "Something Cool" was supposedly written for a version of the show. Could be a myth.
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#49
Posted: 7/17/06 at 9:59am
Art
Beauty Queen of Lenanne
The Pillowman
Beauty Queen of Lenanne
The Pillowman
Poster Emeritus
#50
Posted: 7/17/06 at 10:10am
The Skin of Our Teeth has already been turned into the musical OVER AND OVER.
I think I mentioned on another thread that having seen the Lunts in THE VISIT and heard the musical version starring Chita Rivera, I think that making a musical of THE VISIT is a bad idea, even if it's already been done
I think I mentioned on another thread that having seen the Lunts in THE VISIT and heard the musical version starring Chita Rivera, I think that making a musical of THE VISIT is a bad idea, even if it's already been done
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