| Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Maybe the next NBC live event should be a Lady Gaga vehicle OR start with a reality competition - Chazwaza 10:47 pm EST 12/06/13 |
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| According to an article in today's Times, the rating success of SOM "paid off so well it is almost a certainty that [NBC] will be looking for other musicals to mount live around the holidays." Any suggestions? Keep in mind that the project should be iconic and star-driven (regardless of whether he or she is suitable for the role), i.e. Miley Cyrus in "Hello, Dolly")! | |
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| Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella | |
| Posted by: | keywslt 03:24 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| Without Carrie Underwood as Cinderella, if possible. Is Laura Osnes still in the "Reality Show" spectrum? Would Beiber play the Prince? Dame Julie as the Fairy Godmother/Marie? I know a place they could rent the costumes and sets! | |
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| re: Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella | |
| Posted by: | Thom915 (Thom915@aol.com) 03:29 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella - keywslt 03:24 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Seriously this might be the way we finally get to see Bette Midler's Dolly Gallagher Levi! | |
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| Bette Midler's HELLO DOLLY (or even Whoopi/Latifah) | |
| Posted by: | Chazwaza 05:08 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella - Thom915 03:29 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| I agree that this is probably the only way we could see Bette do Dolly.. and I think she should do it. It would also be a pretty probable venture with either Whoopi or Queen Latifah as Dolly. | |
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| re: Bette Midler's HELLO DOLLY (or even Whoopi/Latifah) | |
| Posted by: | Greg_M 09:13 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Bette Midler's HELLO DOLLY (or even Whoopi/Latifah) - Chazwaza 05:08 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Now I'm guessing there can not be another film version of Dolly while Carol is still with us - she can't lose the role twice - it just wouldn't be right | |
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| re: Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella | |
| Posted by: | Chromolume 03:28 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella - keywslt 03:24 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| There are already 3 TV versions of Cinderella (and they're all available on DVD, I believe). One was already produced by Zadan and Meron, and it's the worst of the three. You want them to do another one?? ;-) | |
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| Grease, West Side, or a stage version of the Wizard of Oz | |
| Posted by: | MikeMc 02:09 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| These are perhaps the most iconic American musicals and would appeal to the masses - especially with a superstar thrown in here or there. West Side Story seems tailor-made for the cavernous Grumman studio where SOM was staged. My Fair Lady - while not as iconic, would probably do well with Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman in the leads. Maybe Rent, Chicago or Hairspray in a few years? | |
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| we are being a little unrealistic with the stars... | |
| Posted by: | Chazwaza 05:11 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Grease, West Side, or a stage version of the Wizard of Oz - MikeMc 02:09 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| I think getting two blockbuster A-list movie stars to do this would be pretty difficult. Not because of the commitment but because of the embarrassment factor… if I saw this SOM I would not be interested if I thought the production I were in would be directed/choreographed/shot as poorly as SOM was. It would take a lot of time and money to get those stars AND the creative team they could trust to make it first class with them. I think Hairspray could be done now. I don't think we will EVER see Rent as a live network tv musical event, and I don't think that's a problem. This needs to be for family, and Rent is too graphic for that. | |
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| re: Grease, West Side, or a stage version of the Wizard of Oz | |
| Posted by: | TheOtherOne 02:20 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Grease, West Side, or a stage version of the Wizard of Oz - MikeMc 02:09 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Guys and Dolls would be a great choice. I still think they should stay away from shows that were as well filmed as the first two you mention, but Hugh and Anne would be such great casting in MFL that I think half of the world would stay home to watch. | |
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| Justin Timberlake and Alec Baldwin in..... | |
| Posted by: | portenopete 01:37 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| DAMN YANKEES. With Ana Gasteyer as Meg. | |
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| re: Justin Timberlake and Alec Baldwin in..... | |
| Posted by: | PlayWiz 01:40 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Justin Timberlake and Alec Baldwin in..... - portenopete 01:37 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Although Alec Baldwin will probably insist on playing young Joe Hardy. Then some nontraditional casting for Lola: Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley as Lola!!!! | |
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| Or Anne Hathaway and Daniel Dae Kim ..... | |
| Posted by: | portenopete 01:39 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Justin Timberlake and Alec Baldwin in..... - portenopete 01:37 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| THE ZAIDYE AND THE ZULU. (Or KING AND I, if you prefer?) | |
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| It will likely be a "family" show... | |
| Posted by: | Maguire75 12:42 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| With kids in the cast. PETER PAN OLIVER | |
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| re: oooh!! Marie Christine! | |
| Posted by: | theaterbear 04:47 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | It will likely be a "family" show... - Maguire75 12:42 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| There are kids in that... Granted they're brutally murdered by their own mother... | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | TheOtherOne 11:35 am EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| I think it should be an iconic show that was not well filmed. A Chorus Line? Man of La Mancha? The Phantom of the Opera? They could do a less iconic show with a very big star as well. Beyonce and Harry Connick in No Strings...would anyone watch? | |
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| Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | Greg_M 02:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - TheOtherOne 11:35 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| "A Chorus Line" would be wonderful but almost impossible to pull off for the family audience and the recent revival proved it will need a great director to make it work. "Man of La Mancha" would be the best bet and there are plenty of big stars to play the leads. How about "Promises, Promises" it has a Christmas theme - or "How to Succeed in Business" - the film is good but terribly dated | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | Chromolume 03:15 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - Greg_M 02:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| "A Chorus Line" would be wonderful but almost impossible to pull off for the family audience and the recent revival proved it will need a great director to make it work. Also, A Chorus Line is not a vehicle (though the film tried to make it one - big mistake) - I have a feeling they'll want to look at shows with true starring roles, not ensemble pieces. | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | LegitOnce 03:18 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - Chromolume 03:15 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Besides, Chorus Line is a lousy show propped up by fantastic direction and performances in its original production. Without those elements, it's basically a mishmosh. | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | Chromolume 03:29 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - LegitOnce 03:18 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Besides, Chorus Line is a lousy show propped up by fantastic direction and performances in its original production. I'm very, very, very sorry you feel that way. | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | LegitOnce 03:32 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - Chromolume 03:29 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Matter of taste. | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | enoch10 09:05 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - LegitOnce 03:32 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| >> Matter of taste. well, you're right about that. | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | Chromolume 03:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - LegitOnce 03:32 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Well, then, you really ought to say: "Besides, I feel that Chorus Line is a lousy show propped up by fantastic direction and performances in its original production. Without those elements, I think that it's basically a mishmosh." ;-) | |
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| re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited | |
| Posted by: | LegitOnce 04:08 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Why not Cast Audra in "Kiss Me Kate"? or something she is better suited - Chromolume 03:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Well, "lousy" is a value judgment. I do think the show has a sentimental mess of a book and the music is very uneven, with a very obvious bid for radio play with the big ballad. | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | Chromolume 12:20 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - TheOtherOne 11:35 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| They could do a less iconic show with a very big star as well. Beyonce and Harry Connick in No Strings...would anyone watch? We can fantasize all we want. But the reality is, it's going to *have* to be an iconic title *and* an iconic star. This is network TV, not a fringe cable station that can get away with "artsier" choices. We're going to have to live with that fact. ;-) | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | LegitOnce 01:53 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - Chromolume 12:20 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| And what could be more dated than No Strings? It is absolutely a product of the early 1960s. | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | MikeR 12:59 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - Chromolume 12:20 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Which basically means we're looking at more Rodgers & Hammerstein, or top-tier Lerner & Loewe. Right? I mean, the titles that a significant portion of the country will recognize: Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Camelot, The King and I. What else is there that would be a widely (widely) recognized title and also be family friendly (because you know that's what NBC is going to want). | |
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| LOTS of non R&H or L&L titles they could consider | |
| Posted by: | Chazwaza 05:04 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - MikeR 12:59 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Other titles besides those from R&H and L&L: The Lion King (this would probably be the biggest rated thing ever on tv if there were a live tv production of the Broadway production) Into the Woods Grease (that's what the Grease reality casting competition should have been leading to) Oliver The Wiz Hello Dolly Ragtime West Side Story Gypsy Man of La Mancha (a great choice, I think, for this type of thing) Fiddler On The Roof The Fantasticks The Music Man (already had a recent TV remake) Little Shop of Horrors Guys and Dolls Porgy and Bess Showboat 1776 Kiss Me Kate Annie (unlikely with the not-long ago tv remake and new movie coming out Beauty and the Beast On the Town Hairspray Mamma Mia Once Bye Bye Birdie (already had a recent TV remake) How to Succeed… Funny Girl Sunday in the Park with George Jersey Boys In the Heights Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum (they'd have to cut a few sex-related bits) Violet It's all about content being appropriate and EITHER a big star OR a big title… both would be great, but I think if Miley Cyrus or Anne Hathaway or Selena Gomex would star in Violet it wouldn't matter than no one has heard of it before. | |
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| also Once On This Island would be ideal as a piece... | |
| Posted by: | Chazwaza 05:31 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | LOTS of non R&H or L&L titles they could consider - Chazwaza 05:04 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| It lends itself to this kind of production very well I think. And it's not a super well known title but I think the right cast would definitely bring in the audience. (let's not forget that family don't need a star to watch something, they just want to a big tv event to watch with the whole family). | |
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| re: also Once On This Island would be ideal as a piece... | |
| Posted by: | theaterbear 06:40 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | also Once On This Island would be ideal as a piece... - Chazwaza 05:31 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| THAT is a terrific idea. | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | PlayWiz 12:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - Chromolume 12:20 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| It's on free tv - if it is heavilty promoted with big stars, people will watch (heaven forbid) "Jewell in "Redhead" if it co-starred Justin Timberlake. | |
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| re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 01:05 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - PlayWiz 12:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| I admit I like Jewel and Timberlake enough that I would watch them in a classic musical. | |
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| "heavily promoted" nm | |
| Posted by: | PlayWiz 12:37 pm EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | re: Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - PlayWiz 12:36 pm EST 12/07/13 |
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| Posted by: | TimDunleavy 11:34 am EST 12/07/13 |
| In reply to: | Suggestions for NBC's future presentations... - icecadet 11:29 am EST 12/07/13 |
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| ... you'll see lots of suggestions. :) | |
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