Pretty much what the title says... What show, musical or straight play, Broadway or Off-Broadway would you like to see either turned into a movie? Even if it has already been adapted into a movie, and you would want it redone? Just curious:)
I really wish they'd do Avenue Q on videotape, styled like an episode of Sesame Street, which seems like such an obvious thing to do that it surprises me they haven't done it already. It's one of the only modern musicals I know of that has proliferated among my non-musical friends, so it seems like it would have a wide audience. On a more frivolous, wishful level, a film of Merrily We Roll Along in the fashion of classic 60s Cinemascope musical extravaganzas would be really fun (for me).
I believe the rights were optioned but it just never happened. Now that Denis O'Hare has found some notoriety with true blood and in films I wish it could be filmed.
I agree with both of your choices as well, Charley Kringas
Wicked could be a terrific movie if they managed to pull it off and cast the right people. Same with Book of Mormon. Mame (with someone who can sing and age appropriate) Promises, Promises Anything Goes would be nice and fun especially with a great cast. I'd actually like to see an actually good version of Gypsy on film. For such a great show, both film versions have somehow turned out lousy. Not saying I want Barbra Streisand considering she's FAR from ideal, but I'd still like a new film even if it has to be with her.
Could you imagine if Spielberg did RAGTIME? Nicole Kidman as Mother, Jamie Foxx as Coalhouse, Hugh Jackman (or Jeremy Renner) as Tateth, Kerry Washington as Sarah...could be perfect.
Also, a film of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels could be fun! What about Light In The Piazza? Is Meryl too old to play Margaret with Anna Kendrick as Clara?
Couldn't agree more about Ragtime! It would be incredible. I hope the possible Miss Saigon turns into reality. I've got to add Billy Elliot (the musical) to the list. Also, Mame with someone who can sing those songs.
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Posted: 1/13/13 at 07:00pm