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Post by Theatre Fan on May 16, 2020 11:23:47 GMT
... Though previously set to premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the musical adaptation (featuring new material by Brian Hill and Neil Bartram in addition to the Sherman Brothers’ songs) now intends to launch in the UK, according to Playbill...
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Post by Being Alive on May 16, 2020 16:57:49 GMT
Joanna Riding is a must for Ms Price, surely?
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Post by Theatre Fan on May 16, 2020 17:07:22 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 16, 2020 17:17:45 GMT
This was on our list some time ago as something that was ripe for a stage musical.
I’m calling it now, they’ll use the Aladdin carpet trick for the bed under the sea.
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 16, 2020 17:25:46 GMT
What's with the creative team though? Who has heard of any of those? It seems a far cry from the big name directors, writers and composers Disney usually pull together for their shows. It makes me a little nervous. But of course we have to give them the benefit of the doubt.
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Post by anthony40 on May 16, 2020 20:57:45 GMT
Must drag out the DVD and rewatch it methinks
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2020 22:29:09 GMT
I hope this happens, I love this film! Imelda is much more suited to this than Dolly...
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 0:49:09 GMT
I'm glad Disney hasn't been deterred by the National Theatre's Pinocchio from opening and developing shows over here if it does, as Bedknobs is such a British story. Though I wonder if it will be at another producing house or will it open straight away in the commercial sector. Perhaps even out of town first like Mary Poppins did in Bristol.
Wherever it will be, I'm looking forward to seeing it as I love this film!
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on May 17, 2020 1:37:32 GMT
There's so many wonderful casting opportunities for this part. I would love to see Marilyn Cutts in the lead.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on May 17, 2020 10:05:41 GMT
I hope this happens, I love this film! Imelda is much more suited to this than Dolly... Imelda's waaaay too old for Miss Price! Lansbury was in her forties when she played her, but even then I always assumed she was playing younger - she's a trainee witch, and is basically (spoiler alert) starting a family at the end of the movie. She's not a grandmother by any stretch, and I think Imelda would be terrible casting. It needs someone younger who can play quirky comedy, but also channel the motherly/caring moments. Laura Pitt-Pulford would be top of my list. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 17, 2020 12:04:49 GMT
I hope this happens, I love this film! Imelda is much more suited to this than Dolly... Imelda's waaaay too old for Miss Price! Lansbury was in her forties when she played her, but even then I always assumed she was playing younger - she's a trainee witch, and is basically (spoiler alert) starting a family at the end of the movie. She's not a grandmother by any stretch, and I think Imelda would be terrible casting. It needs someone younger who can play quirky comedy, but also channel the motherly/caring moments. Laura Pitt-Pulford would be top of my list. I was gonna say. Imelda is way too old for the role. You need someone in their mid to late 30's. |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2020 20:15:41 GMT
Actually I was basing the Imelda comment purely on acting style and character. Not a single thought of age involved, though admittedly I’ve always thought Miss Price was an old spinster (now I look it up, Angela was 46 when the film was released so not old as such...)
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Post by vickyg on May 19, 2020 8:14:05 GMT
Actually I was basing the Imelda comment purely on acting style and character. Not a single thought of age involved, though admittedly I’ve always thought Miss Price was an old spinster (now I look it up, Angela was 46 when the film was released so not old as such...) I have also always assumed that Miss Price is quite a bit older. In any case I *loved* Bedknobs and Broomsticks as a child and would definitely see this! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 19, 2020 8:58:17 GMT
She seemed very old at the time!
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Post by zak97 on May 19, 2020 10:20:47 GMT
I had always thought the character was late 40s, in which case I’d say Joanna Riding would be perfect. If played younger, I agree on Laura Pitt-Pulford but have to put Clare Halse in the mix too with Gemma Sutton.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 19, 2020 17:47:54 GMT
I had always thought the character was late 40s, in which case I’d say Joanna Riding would be perfect. If played younger, I agree on Laura Pitt-Pulford but have to put Clare Halse in the mix too with Gemma Sutton. I’m a bit concerned this going to be some low rent version with no money behind it. I hope I’m wrong. |
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Post by fluxcapacitor on May 20, 2020 10:51:25 GMT
I had always thought the character was late 40s, in which case I’d say Joanna Riding would be perfect. If played younger, I agree on Laura Pitt-Pulford but have to put Clare Halse in the mix too with Gemma Sutton. I’m a bit concerned this going to be some low rent version with no money behind it. I hope I’m wrong. Oh I hope you're wrong too. It could be so wonderful and magical if it's done correctly! |
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Post by anthony40 on May 30, 2020 15:36:11 GMT
So I watched this on DVD last night- yes, DVD, I still have them and this one.
It's actually been so long that I couldn't even remember anything about it, other than Angela Lansbury was in it and there was a song called Portabello Road. I couldn't even hum the tune.
It's always great to see David Tomlinson in an old Disney film, isn't it? It's the same feeling when you see Terry Thomas in an old film.
in this David Tomlinson is playing a completely different character than Mr Banks. And Roddy Doyle as the muddling priest and a younger Bruce Forsyth. Though I understand why it was in the film, I actually though the animated sequence was a little too long.
In terms of a children's fantasy film, personally, I think Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is far better- but hey, that's just my opinion.
I can absolutely see this staged, with some stage wizardry, a large ensemble cast and some additional songs. Animatronics for the cat, cutting back on the animated sequence a little.
With some clever set design, the inside of the house and museum could be recreated. Also the whole library scene.
Portabello Road would be the big ensemble dance number closing Act 1.
With clever costuming and projections the whole animated sequence could be staged.
Lets wait and see how this develops and what will happen.
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Post by Oleanna on May 30, 2020 19:09:35 GMT
So I watched this on DVD last night- yes, DVD, I still have them and this one. It's actually been so long that I couldn't even remember anything about it, other than Angela Lansbury was in it and there was a song called Portabello Road. I couldn't even hum the tune. It's always great to see David Tomlinson in an old Disney film, isn't it? It's the same feeling when you see Terry Thomas in an old film. in this David Tomlinson is playing a completely different character than Mr Banks. And Roddy Doyle as the muddling priest and a younger Bruce Forsyth. Though I understand why it was in the film, I actually though the animated sequence was a little too long. In terms of a children's fantasy film, personally, I think Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is far better- but hey, that's just my opinion. I can absolutely see this staged, with some stage wizardry, a large ensemble cast and some additional songs. Animatronics for the cat, cutting back on the animated sequence a little. With some clever set design, the inside of the house and museum could be recreated. Also the whole library scene. Portabello Road would be the big ensemble dance number closing Act 1. With clever costuming and projections the whole animated sequence could be staged. Lets wait and see how this develops and what will happen. I assume you mean Roddy McDowall? 😊 |
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Post by anthony40 on May 30, 2020 19:18:39 GMT
Poops. Yep
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Post by Boob on May 31, 2020 13:12:01 GMT
I had always thought the character was late 40s, in which case I’d say Joanna Riding would be perfect. If played younger, I agree on Laura Pitt-Pulford but have to put Clare Halse in the mix too with Gemma Sutton. I’m a bit concerned this going to be some low rent version with no money behind it. I hope I’m wrong. I’m guessing they’re going for more of a rough theatre, Peter and the Starcatcher type vibe. I’ll take imagination and creativity on a budget over big bucks badly spent (Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Chitty*, Tarzan, Charlie and the Choclit Factory*). *I know, not a Disney show. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 31, 2020 15:09:02 GMT
If you look at the creative team i think the above sounds about right. They don't seem to have thrown a big budget broadway creative team at it, it feels like it could be something more intimate and creative.
I guess the jury will be out on what way they should go with it until we have seen it.
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Post by stagemanager on Jun 1, 2020 4:33:58 GMT
I think you might be writing the quality of the production off to easily. Isn’t Jamie Harrison the magical consultant from Harry Potter?
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Post by fiyero on Dec 11, 2020 8:35:10 GMT
I’d imagine there is a link here?
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