Wildhorn's Bonnie and Clyde declares they're "Broadway bound"...

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 6:58pm

Oy vey,

Well, at least it seems like Laura Osnes and Stark Sands had the good sense to get out of dodge.

Does ANYONE think this is a good idea?
He's baaaaaaaaack

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 7:19pm

SO many other project that Wildhorn has written were "declared Broadway bound" and never made it.

Maybe Wildhorn should be bound and gagged!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 8:10pm

He is the energizer bunny of Broadway

I do admit I do like his shows.

[philly03]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 8:10pm

Never saw this one coming...go figure! (Not even sarcastic)

This project will most likely be different than what those who saw it at La Jolla. I'm even more surprised that they're going to have a competition or so it seems to see who will be cast.

Perhaps WONDERLAND is officially put on hold (Apparently there are no set plans? Even look at the website) and maybe Havana's not going to happen for more years to come, as Pasadena Playhouse closed.

[larry64]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 9:01pm

I am not a fan of Frank Wildhorn's work. I saw 'Bonnie & Clyde' in La Jolla and was shocked that it was Wildhorn, because it was good. I see out of town shows all the time, but it's been a while since one has been this good. Yes, the show still needs work, but if his other material made it to NYC, then this should too!

If and when it opens on B'way, Laura Osnes should be given the role. She has a nice stamp on it following her performances at the Playhouse.

I spoke with Christopher Ashley while the show was still running and he agreed with me about past Wildhorn material, but also said that this show is different and was very pleased with the quality.

[broadwayboy987]

Posted: 3/8/10 at 9:10pm

Im very happy and think it will do well. I saw the show at La Jolla and it was great! I cant wait to see it on broadway (hopefully)!

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 5:23am

I am not a fan of Frank Wildhorn's work. I saw 'Bonnie & Clyde' in La Jolla and was shocked that it was Wildhorn, because it was good.

I completely agree. It was the book that made this one so good. It was basically a solid play on its own that was than complimented with good songs that were actually mostly period which is surprising for a Wildhorn show. My advice to the creative team would be to just leave it alone now. They made some great changes from previews to opening night in La Jolla, but I would say that any additional major changes made for Broadway may wreck it as has happened in the past with almost every other Wildhorn musical. It's already a shame that Stark Sands won't be continuing with the project as I thought he was brilliant and gorgeous. Hopefully they find a decent replacement.

[Dantes]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 7:01am

Didn't the critics kick the crap out of this show?

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 6:33pm

Every original regional musical is """Broadway bound."""

[Maceman91]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 6:45pm

Why can't they bring The Count of Monte Cristo to broadway instead of this thing?! I adore that score!
Updated On: 3/9/10 at 06:45 PM

[Maceman91]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 6:45pm

Double Post. Updated On: 3/9/10 at 06:45 PM

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 6:58pm

Don Black did the lyrics for this? What the Hell? How would the man who wrote those Sunset Boulevard lyrics ever find work again?

[philly03]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 7:41pm

Don had some decent somes from what I remember hearing from the demo recordings, but the lyrics have gotten worse. My favourite Wildhorn tune in this one is now called "Dyin' Ain't So Bad." I know a lot of people had mixed reactions on the lyrics to "Short Order World" as well!

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/9/10 at 8:11pm

The lyrics were actually pretty good. I was very surprised that they were written by Don Black. I wonder if he maybe works better without Christopher Hampton?