| "We Will Rock You" Vs. "BOOH The Musical" | |
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steven_stuart 05:21 pm UTC 12/05/09 |
| In reply to: | re: Well Put Ryan/ I Hope The Public Don't Think "Jukebox" - rockfenris2005 06:12 am UTC 12/05/09 |
| > I know, AT LEAST, this is a VERY different creative > process to what went on with “We Will Rock You”. I really should go and see "We Will Rock You". I have heard terrible things about it. But apparently the same people keep going back to see it. Over and over again. Like the fans of "Wicked". The repeat customers have made those two shows fortunes. I am a big Freddie Mercury fan and regard him as the greatest showman in rock history (and Queen as one of the greatest bands). So I have been reluctant to go and see a show that does not feature Freddie or his band. However, I am getting curious after all these years. Several people have told me that the Ben Elton book is the worst part. But I should go and judge for myself. Of course BOOH The Musical has to get over the fact that Meat Loaf isn't in it or involved. In my opinion (and this is just "my" opinion), they should cast Meat as Hook or at least involve him in the publicity (perhaps as a casting judge). Queen do not appear in "We Will Rock You" but they are very involved in the production. It says "A Musical By Queen And Ben Elton". Although, it is quite possible that Jim's involvement will be enough. Especially if they can get a really good publicity drive going to make him famous with the average chap on the street. > I know, AT LEAST, this is a VERY different creative > process to what went on with “We Will Rock You”. What was the "We Will Rock You" creative process? I think one major difference between "We Will Rock You" and "BOOH The Musical" is that BOOH is almost entirely the vision of one artist (very rare in musicals - music, lyrics, book, concept, speeches, detailed set descriptions). I think that should make it more interesting in a way (and perhaps more dangerous). I also think that this a major reason why "BOOH The Musical" cannot be simply described as a "jukebox" musical. | |
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