memphis film adaptation

[teddy1996]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 5:04pm

Memphis is such an amazing musical. I wasn't able to see it on broadway but I bought it on dvd and I fell in love with. great story, great cast, great songs, amazing choreography, and an amazing story. it is such a fun musical. a movie version was announced a few years ago and we still have not heard any word of when they start production of it. I am still patiently waiting.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 5:08pm

Troll. 

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 6:06pm

Contrary to what some of the people on this board may think, the show is one of my favorites and I so hope that a film adaption is made!

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 6:18pm

The stage show was filmed. What do we need a movie for?

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 6:54pm

CATSNYrevival said: "The stage show was filmed. What do we need a movie for?

 

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Indeed! We've all suffered enough.

[hork]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 8:29pm

What is it with all the hate for Memphis? There are a lot of shows that a lot of people don't like, but this is the only one that seems to draw out seething animosity every time it's mentioned on here. I thought it was an excellent production -- great acting, singing, costumes, set design, with some spectacular musical numbers and a touching story -- so I don't get it.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/12/15 at 8:43pm

I can't speak to the animosity, but my point was that we already have a pretty great document of the show preserved on film. Any film adaptation will likely all be set in someone's head and missing half the score. As with most movie musicals that's not something I'd be interested in.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 9/13/15 at 8:25am

Catsnyrevival - Good point, don't see why they would bother with movie when there is a document of the show on film. For the most part, movie musicals pale in comparison to the Broadway show.

Updated On: 9/13/15 at 08:25 AM

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 9/13/15 at 8:28am

"What is it with all the hate for Memphis? There are a lot of shows that a lot of people don't like, but this is the only one that seems to draw out seething animosity every time it's mentioned on here."

I don't understand animosity towards this show, it was pretty decent and I thought Montego Glover's performance was worth the price of admission.

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 12:35am

the movie was announced in 2012. it is 2018 and still no updates.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 12:52am

CATSNYrevival said: "The stage show was filmed. What do we need a movie for?"

Agreed. I am always amused at the groaning over the film versions of Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd. While the adaptations may be a bit disappointing, the original stage productions are preserved on tape, so there's no real reason to complain about favorite songs or scenes being cut, or the tone being "off." 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 1:10am

One of my favorite musicals

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 4:25pm

BwayLB said: "One of my favorite musicals"

i wonder if it’s still happening. cause we haven’t heard any updates since the movie was announced back in 2012. 

 

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 4:26pm

teddy1996 said: "the movie was announced in 2012. it is 2018 and still no updates."

 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 4:46pm

That’s strange indeed. I was looking forward to it but that’ll wait a while.

[LuPita2]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 11:50pm

Wonderful show.  I love watching it a few times a year.  I don't think a movie is necessary since the filmed show is so great.