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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

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

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

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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