Andy Blankenbuehler (Tony Award-winning choreographer of
In the Heights) will direct and choreograph the new musical, which boasts a book by
Avenue Q Tony winner Jeff Whitty, music by
In the Heights Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and
Next to Normal Tony winner Tom Kitt and lyrics by
High Fidelity's Amanda Green. Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire (
In the Heights, Wicked) will serve as orchestrator, arranger and music supervisor. a developmental regional production is expected in early 2011, with a national tour to follow.
do i really need to go off on my "too many movies being turned into second rate musicals rant?!" and don't get me started...the plot is all new...so why the same name as the hit movie?! they are just using a recognizable title...it's a total tourists trap. if it's a new story, give it a new name!
no, now let's be positive, this have the potential to be amazing...just think of the choreography possibilities alone. and who will they get to be Torrance Shipman, Kerry Butler? after all she doesn't age, she can play a high schooler for another 15 years or so. my secret wish is Kristen Bell...mmm now let's just take a moment to think about her in that cheerleader outfit.
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