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Posted by philly03 2012-07-23 10:58:25
Haven't seen this posted yet, but Doug Sills did an interview where he says the Addams Family musical tour will be filming for a potential feature release in Washington DC. Here's the full response:
"Int: Is there any chance the show may be recorded with the new songs?
DS: We haven't talked about recording it, but we have set a filming date. When we get to Washington, DC in a month, a new company has come on board and paid for the rights to film the show for feature release. There will be several days of multi-camera filming of the show in performance. That will go on a feature DVD, which will have feature release and then will go out to PBS and DVD sales.
This is also the edition, the creators have decided, that will be published. It also just opened in Brazil, will shortly open in Australia and shortly after that they hope on the West End. This is the show they hoped for but didn't have the opportunity to finally fix, because when they realized it needed work, they already had their Broadway date (about five years ago); they just didn't have the window. Jerry Zaks did come on board as director but he was hamstrung to some degree by a time constraint. "
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by castlestreet 2012-07-23 11:13:47
If they were going to film this, why in God's name didn't they do it with the OBC?
I understand they have made changes, and maybe want some kind of archival copy of the show once it starts getting licensed to theater groups, but still...
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2012-07-23 12:42:44
^That's why.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Quiche2 2012-07-23 13:30:22
New Songs? Anyone know where I can find these, or what least the titles of them?
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by tazber 2012-07-23 13:33:24
They're on itunes. There is a new opening number and one other I can't recall the name of.
ETA: Not Today is on itunes. I thought the new opening was too, but apparently it's not.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by philly03 2012-07-23 13:34:24
There's a few new songs, such as "Secrets" sung by the mothers, "Not Today" by Gomez (on the OBCR as a bonus), and a few more. A few of them were uploaded to the Addams Family YouTube page.
Some of the changes seem really bizarre to me (a quartet of "Crazier Than You" by the normal family and Wednesday), but the majority of the changes (especially axing that squid/+ song) are for the best.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Quiche2 2012-07-23 13:56:34
What do you have to search to find these songs on iTunes? I looked it up but I still can only find the OBCR, which I already own.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by philly03 2012-07-23 14:33:20
The songs aren't on iTunes (thus why people are questioning a DVD release vs a updated cast recording or EP). Andrew Lippa (the composer-lyricist) sings "Not Today" which is a bonus track on the album.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by EponineAmneris 2012-07-23 15:43:13
This will be GREAT!
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-07-23 15:47:10
Good for them. Hopefully this "new company" will decide to film a couple halfway decent shows when they're done with this one.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by nasty_khakis 2012-07-23 16:00:46
I'm glad we're getting this mess filmed instead of things like "Gypsy" or "Follies." Yeah, this makes sense.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Bettyboy72 2012-07-23 16:04:17
Addams Family gets filmed, but not Grey Gardens for PBS. Makes sense.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by tazber 2012-07-23 16:05:37
"Not Today" is on itunes. It's the last track on the OBCR.
You can purchase it separately. That's what I did.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Quiche2 2012-07-23 16:12:22
At at least this cast is getting SOME recognition.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-07-23 16:32:17
Without Jackie Hoffman, really....what's the point?
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by philly03 2012-07-23 16:40:09
It is kind of funny that with the original cast being celebrated Broadway performers - multi-Tony nominees/winners Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, Terry Mann, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Chamberline, etc. that they decide to film the tour cast, who while good, have no place in selling this piece outside of the Broadway community (as much as I love Doug Sills).
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by BrodyFosse123 2012-07-23 16:55:30
Addams Family gets filmed, but not Grey Gardens for PBS. Makes sense.
PBS has NEVER filmed a Broadway show.
PBS is publicly funded and can not afford to film anything. Other companies film these. PBS only airs them. They also don't film those shows that air as part of LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER. Lincoln Center themselves film those and PBS airs them for them.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by jimmycurry01 2012-07-24 06:34:58
Also don't forget, the producers have to put up a good chunk of cash to get these filmed. The producers of Follies and Gypsy didn't put up the cash, that is why they didn't get filmed. The producers of The Addams Family must see this as an opportunity to help license the show later and they are willing to put up the money to make that gamble.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2012-10-24 14:11:13
Any updates on this being released on DVD? I haven't heard anything since Doug's interview. Was there ever even an official announcement?
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by EponineAmneris 2012-10-25 08:15:05
^^^ What CATSNYrevival asked LOL 
Any updates? I have not read or heard anything new.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Quiche2 2012-10-25 08:22:05
My brother was very dissapointed that I saw the tour when it came through our town but he didn't... if this gets released early enough I'm thinking potential christmas present.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by homeimp 2012-10-25 11:23:03
I saw this show on Bdwy and thought it was passable entertainment. Then I saw it again on tour as part of a subscription series here in Toronto with Douglas Sills and company. This was the revised version of the show. It was wonderful. Almost every thing I hadn't liked about the show was either gone or had been changed. The second act in particular was one show-stopping number after another. I hope this version is filmed. It deserves to be. As for the score, at least the tunes are hummable and the lyrics feature pristine and clever rhymes. I liked both Spring Awakening and Once, but...
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Wynbish 2012-10-25 11:26:42
Without Jackie Hoffman, really....what's the point?
This! A big serving of THIS!
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by thinton 2012-11-19 14:25:40
I spoke with Mr. Sills last week and asked about the filming. He said he's not sure what happened because the company was all set to film it, but they have since cancelled the plans to film, unfortunately.
For more of my interview with him for BroadwayWorld, here's a link:
http://saltlakecity.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-Star-Douglas-Sills-on-Reinventing-Gomez-and-Percy-20121115
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2012-11-19 14:38:44
Bummer. It would have been neat to have a DVD with this cast and the new songs.
Addams Family tour to be filmed for release?
Posted by Timmer 2012-11-24 22:16:54
It's creepy and it's kooky. But I like it.
