Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
philly03
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/07
#1Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/2/15 at 9:22pm
Haven't seen this posted on here...
The new musical Scott & Zelda is set to premiere in Tokyo, with an opening for October 17, 2015. Formerly titled under the working names "Waiting for the Moon" and "Zelda," the musical examines the highs and lows of celebrity. Based on the lives on F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, the story transpires from the highs of the roaring 20s to the Great Depression and the ultimate demise. Music is by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde) with lyrics and book by Jack Murphy (The Civil War, Wonderland). Two previous productions were produced in the United States starring Lauren Kennedy and Jarrod Emmick.
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Three tracks in English can be heard on the show's website Scott & Zelda - Japan: "I've Got Things to Say," "You Do Everything for Me," and "Everything and More." Additionally, "Money to Burn" was released as part of the live "Frank & Friends (2010)" concert with Thomas Borchert, Pia Douwes and Linda Eder; and Lauren Kennedy released the song "Easy" on her 2007 album "Here & Now."
Iesha
Chorus Member Joined: 6/20/15
#2Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/2/15 at 9:26pm
One show to avoid
philly03
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/07
#3Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/2/15 at 9:34pm
This score is actually quite good. The reviews for the songs (story aside) in 2005 were very encouraging. Frank can write some great Jazz music. I really love "I've Got Things to Say."
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#4Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 1:18pm
I remember liking the show including its score about a decade ago when I saw it at the Lenape Arts Center in Marlton, NJ, when Jarrod Emick played Fitzgerald. I'd certainly be curious to see how it's been reworked if it comes to the NY/NJ area.
#5Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 2:47pm
Say what you will about Wildhorn but he can definitely write some outstanding jazzy tunes.
Eder's second album (I think) is made up mostly of jazzy Wildhorn songs and they are fantastic.
#6Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 3:11pm
And his 30's score for BONNIE AND CLYDE was definitely a highlight of that season.
#7Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 3:31pm
Bonnie & Clyde is a wonderful score.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#8Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 4:49pm
Wildhorn is the Rodney Dangerfield of composers
Doubt he will ever have a show on Broadway again and a shame more of his scores will never be recorded.
#9Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 4:52pm
Wildhorn is, to me, kind of like Stephen King in literature or Max Martin in pop music. He has undeniable talents, but he produces so much stuff at varying levels of quality that he out-saturates himself sometimes, and drowns the market in his own lesser work to the point where his better work does not shine or get its due respect.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#10Wildhorn's Scott & Zelda (Waiting for the Moon) to open in Japan
Posted: 10/3/15 at 4:59pm
Disagree.
Right out of the chute, his first show was panned by critics so his numerous shows argument does not wash.He just became the critics whipping boy from day one.This will never show. Frank is, however, crying all the way to the bank as he is uber popular in Europe .
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