gatsby the musical....really- Page 3

[THDavis]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:06pm

I really like the story of The Great Gatsby, but I'm not a fan of the book. I'm even confused by that statement. I don't see how it can work as a musical, but I'm excited we're getting a show based off of a classic novel as opposed to another movie. Not that that will make it good, it's just refreshing.

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:09pm

Just watch: it'll get set in Detroit, with music by JayZ, and it'll be "faithful". LOL

[NeoNormal]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:16pm

I'd love to see Gatsby as a chamber piece by Guettel... anyone else?

I'll be seeing this because well a) Love the book b) LOVE Megan Sikora as Daisy Buchanan, amazing casting!

[tazber]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:54pm

I was thinking Lachuisa, but Guettel is perfect.

It will be interesting to see how they approach the material and with what tone.

[latitudex1]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 5:18pm

"Just watch: it'll get set in Detroit, with music by JayZ, and it'll be "faithful". LOL"

This thread is discussing the reading of a never produced work from the 60s, right? I think that's what massofmen is refering to.

It's already written and orchestrated. (I think somebody mentioned this upthread.)

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 5:46pm

It's a cross-referent.

Never mind.

[Gaveston2]

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

"The Great Gatsby" is my favorite book of all time. I think it is the great American novel, because it so movingly portrays the promise and the betrayal of American values (primarily concerning class and money).

I also watch "Glee" and my DVR is right now taping "Big Brother."

As for a Broadway musical, I'm skeptical, given how difficult it has proven to dramatize the novel in any form. (That said, I too think the Redford film is better than critics gave it credit for.)

But Guettel certainly sounds like the right composer.

BTW I composed this post while huddled over my copy of "Gatsby" at my local coffeehouse. Not Starbucks, mind you, but an independent, locally owned joint.
Updated On: 8/10/11 at 11:11 PM

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 8/10/11 at 11:19pm

In the East Village, probably, with your marijuana and free love.

[Gaveston2]

Posted: 8/11/11 at 2:46am

Exactly. But, damn, the patchouli oil is getting kinda funky!