> The dilemna with 'jukebox' musicals, is that your always
> trying to fit established music/lyrics to a 'new' story.
Didn't Jim mention in his blog that he's agonising over every word? I think there will be lyrical re-writes.
> I think Ben Elton's book is horrid on 'We Will Rock You',
> even though the show is a huge financial success.
We wIll Rock You could've been a great musical, but the plot that strings the songs together is utter dog crap. Ben Elton was no good for The Beautiful Game either, that turned out to be crap.
The best Jukebox musical I've seen, without doubt, is Mama Mia. And I'm looking forward to seeing the film version later this year.
|
