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re: Tanz in London?

Posted by:
Pudding 08:10 pm UTC 11/28/08
In reply to: Tanz in London? - Scaramouche 12:54 pm UTC 11/28/08

Tanz is classed as a German musical, just like Rebecca and Elizabeth and as far as I'm aware neither of those two have opened in London. So my guess is it won't. Not unless BOOH: The Musical opens and is a big success, then maybe.

> Just been reading the posts below about Tanz opening here,
> there and everywhere, but will it ever open in London?
>
> It's obviously loved in Europe and I think an English
> version in London could be a big hit, as long as:
>
> 1. Polanski directs (is he allowed in the UK?) or at least
> oversees the production.
>
> 2. They simply transfer every element of the German show,
> with no fucking around trying to add stuff.
>
> 3. Jim oversees the English lyrics. Not a major job (now)
> as they are written, but he may want to tweak here &
> there.
>
> 4. Any attempt to add 'Neverland' elements and/or the
> 'Cold Winter Night' speech should be avoided. No
> disrespect but they just didn't work in DOTV.
>
>
> Would love to hear Jim's views on whether he would want an
> English version resurrected for London? Is it still too
> soon after DOTV? Would he get involved?
>


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