> > Outrage? It's a musical - get over it!
> >
> > Mary Poppins was a "classic movie" that had brand new
> > songs added for a stage production and what a wonderful
> > stage production it was (and the new songs were
> > excellent).
>
> Yes, but the difference was that the original songwriters
> were involved and gave it their blessing. Why should I be
> surprised if Arlen and Harburg's families aren't happy
> with this new development? Leroux's grandchildren were
> certainly not impressed with what happened with the
> Phantom sequel.
> >
> > The Wizard of Oz has never been a successful stage show -
> > maybe it will now! (although it's hampered by Crawford!)
>
> Yes, it HAS been a successful stage musical. The RSC
> produced a very successful revival in the 1980s. It has
> toured*
It has been seen**** There hasn't been a global tour as far as I'm aware!
all over the world. I don't know why it wasn't
> produced on Broadway, but if you want to make that
> argument, then you might as well say "Tanz" isn't a
> success, because it wasn't ever really represented on
> Broadway.
>
> Ever since the amateur/stock rights have been made
> available, there have been hundreds, thousands of
> productions worldwide. I would consider that to be a
> successful thing.
>
> Just out of curiosity, what were your thoughts on the
> Phantom sequel?
>
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