Originally Posted By poopsie Most information is correct as of late..Disney is one of the investor's amongst others. Peter Schneider and Michael Reno are Producing with Peter at the helm as Director. Music is 70's funk music and GREAT!Alan Menken and Slater genius's!
Originally Posted By SisActs Thank you Poopsie for the most correct info so far. As Peter's co-producer on the project, let me weigh in here. Sister Act the Musical is not being produced by Disney Theatricals. The property has been licensed to us by BVTG. Disco? Yes. Don't knock it 'til you've heard it. "My God"? No. It's great in the film, but this is a completely original Menken score, and trust me, once you hear it, you're not going to miss the movie songs. Cashing in on "Mama Mia?" Next. . . Intended for Broadway or tour? Right now, it's a LORT production. We open in Pasadena in the fall, then do the Alliance in Atlanta in Jan/Feb /07. Then it's up for grabs. No definite plans at this point for a commercial production.
Originally Posted By utahjosh SisActs, Thanks for the post! I'm excited to hear Alan Menken's new songs, he's my favorite songwriter. I'll have to get to Pasadena this fall. Wish I could have auditioned!
Originally Posted By leemac Hi SisActs Thanks for the info. I'd be interested in talking to you further about the musical for both LP.com and our sister publication Tales from the Laughing Place magazine. My email is: lee@laughingplace.com Lee
Originally Posted By leemac I believe it is June 18. The producers have started a website got for the show: <a href="http://www.sisteractthemusical.com" target="_blank">http://www.sisteractthemusical .com</a> You can register for future updates.
Originally Posted By poopsie I was lucky enough to get a ticket to a reading of "Sister Act"...I was stunned! Brilliant music and dialogue...really clever...can't wait until I can buy a ticket and see it staged!Poopsie
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ Lucky you! We heard that Alan was in LA for a reading last week. Fancy telling us some more? Lee
Originally Posted By poopsie Both Alan Menken(music) and Glen Slater(lyricist) were around for the week..as well as the Steinkelner's...(writer's of "Cheers' fame) They wanted to see it up with live voices...and then make changes as needed before it opens in Pasadena in the Fall...To tell you the truth..even without any changes...it gave me shivers...(the good kind) Of course..what a difference it will make once it's staged, choreographd...and then costumes, sets, props,lights, and sound are added in...I believe it will be the best musical that the Pasadena Playhouse has ever seen...I can't wait!!!! but guess I'll have to.....
Originally Posted By kennect The Alliance info states that this is a world premiere production in conjunction with the Pasedena Playhouse...Now that is something I have never heard of before...Sounds weird to me...Still though the show does sounds like it could be lots of fun knowing what the base material is and also knowing who is putting it together....Lee, if you hit Atlanta you will have to let us know....
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ Promise! I think we will get out to Pasadena to see the show first. When I spoke with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater last week they were probably more buzzed about Sister Act than any of the other projects they have right now. I am more than a little intrigued!
Originally Posted By kennect Well Lee, we are going to hold you to that promise that you will be visiting Atlanta early next year!
Originally Posted By xrayvision Slightly off subject, but has anyone heard any word about the upcoming movie-based musical shows, "Edward Scissorhands," "Legally Blond," "Elf," and "Shrek." I just received the promotional DVD for both Scissorhands and Legally Blond, which look pretty good based on the DVD, especially Scissorhands. But, I'm a little apprehensive of "Elf" the musical and "Shrek" as onstage productions. Back to topic, Sister Act sounds like it's shaping up to be a great show...definitely worth a trip to Pasadena.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby "Edward Scissorhands" is actually a ballet directed by Matthew Bourne, who won Tonys for his work on the reimagining of "Swan Lake" a few years back. It uses some of Danny Elfman's original score from the movie. I believe it has opened in London, and I hear there are plans for it to tour in the US in the near future.
Originally Posted By kennect Ot but have to say...The photo's I found from the Edward ballet are most interesting...Link below... <a href="http://www.ballet.co.uk/gallery/jr_matthewbourne_scissorhands_1105" target="_blank">http://www.ballet.co.uk/galler y/jr_matthewbourne_scissorhands_1105</a>
Originally Posted By leemac I should add that the Sister Act website has been partially updated with info about the creative team: <a href="http://www.sisteractthemusical.com/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.sisteractthemusical .com/index.php</a> Lee
Originally Posted By kennect Lee, Since you seem to be all over the place regarding anything Disney I am going to ask you for me and everyone here else a favor...I am sure I will be aware of this but I am hoping to ask you to be a reminder for all us here....Should you hear of a date for single show ticket sales for this show in Atlanta would you please post it here...The Alliance season tickets are on sale right now but the overall season isn't enough for me to get interested in...So should you here of a single show ticket sales date it would be so great if you could let us know...Thanks....
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ Will do. We are hoping to have more information on Sister Act as the Pasadena premiere gets closer for both LP.com and Tales.
