Young Frankenstein Reading: Seems Like a Winner

From today's NY Post (Riedel):

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11082006/entertainment/theater/monster_of_a_reading_theater_michael_riedel.htm

November 8, 2006 -- SUPER duper!

Or, as the Monster would say, "Soooper doooper!"

That's what I'm hearing about the reading of "Young Frankenstein," the new musical from Mel Brooks and his longtime writing partner, Tom Meehan.

They unveiled their new show to 20 carefully chosen Broadway insiders Monday afternoon. A large woman with a clipboard stood in the middle of the doorway to make sure that no one slipped by who hadn't personally been invited by Brooks, his director Susan Stroman or his producer, Bob Sillerman, founder of the entertainment company SFX.

Brooks has been very secretive about "Young Frankenstein." The actors were given the script just a few days before the reading with instructions not to let it out of their sight. But several people who attended the reading said Brooks and Meehan may well have another "Producers" on their hands.

"Absolutely hilarious," one said.

"A total winner," another said.

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Updated On: 11/8/06 at 06:25 AM

Definitely predict a hit here......

Can't wait, can't wait!!! What an amazing cast--- which has the potential to make this very funny story into an incredible show!

Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life is in the show...But, as in the movie, just the first two lines of it are sung.

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Excellent

If the cast were smart they'd do it for free. lol

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Brian, Marc and Kristin are getting paid literally nothing for THE APPLE TREE, as it is Roundabout and not-for-profit.

Regardless, what's this nonsense about shows being able to "afford" a celebrity? If the Weisslers can afford Usher, SFX can afford Cloris Leachman.

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Updated On: 11/8/06 at 11:49 AM

I love Sherie Renee Scott and I think she's extremely attractive, but I think she's kind of a bit too big boned for that part.

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Updated On: 11/8/06 at 12:00 PM

I wonder where the out of town tryout will be

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It's my understanding that the out of town tryouts are going to be in Chicago - same as with The Producers. May just have to see it pre broadway first!

THE ODD COUPLE made their money before the show even opened. People just wanted to see Lane and Broderick together againn, and we all know who wears the pants in that relationship.

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The biggest asset to YF is THE PRODUCERS.

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How thrilling! Cannot wait for this. It's one of my favorite Mel Brooks movies.

And as excited as I am to see Cloris - I hope she can really handle 8 shows a week at her age. True - she's in great shape and health, but I think she's over 80 now...no spring chicken. But what an amazing opportunity for her, and the entire cast. Sounds like a hit. Where did they go right, indeed!