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Alyk

Alyk

Boston, MA
February 2005

NOV 12, 2006 07:23 PM

Tim Burton fans and theater goers now have a chance to see the musical version of Edward Scissorhands onstage. The show succeeded on the London stage, and now it’s headed for American audiences, thanks to director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.

The show debuted this weekend at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theater, where it will run until December 10th. Producer hope the show’s success will allow a move to Broadway.

“Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake) is back with a magical new musical adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture Edward Scissorhands,” states press notes, “Already a hit in London, Edward Scissorhands has toured Asia and the United Kingdom prior to making its North American premiere in San Francisco. A treat for the whole family, this touching and witty gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by an eccentric inventor. With only scissors for hands, Edward must find his place in a strange new suburban world where the well-meaning community struggles to see past his appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.”


I’m not sure if the screenplay will translate well to the stage, but judging from the photos of the production, it will at least be fun to watch, provided OSHA doesn’t stop the production.






Zoetica

Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

NOV 13, 2006 02:10 PM

why.

HorseheadFiddle

HorseheadFiddle

San Diego, CA
October 2004

NOV 13, 2006 02:12 PM

Whoah, this is the gayest thing I've ever seen almost.

And I don't mean 'gay' in an offensive way, like Clay Aiken,
but in a "broadway is so damn gay" kinda way.

Sid

Sid

SUICIDEGIRL

Colorado, USA

NOV 13, 2006 02:16 PM

dear god, don't ruin this too! frown

warchildrex

warchildrex

USA
February 2006

NOV 13, 2006 02:22 PM

ah...one more of my childhood memories raped and mined for more profit...the circle is almost complete...

Lycoris

Lycoris

Toronto, ON
October 2005

NOV 13, 2006 02:27 PM

I can't decide if this is a worse idea than Interview with the Vampire on stage.

DrZaius_

DrZaius_

Shallotte, NC
OLD SKOOL

NOV 13, 2006 02:31 PM

I'm just waiting for the musical of "Edward Penishands"

MrCrisp

MrCrisp

I'm lost
August 2004

NOV 13, 2006 02:32 PM

i'm still waiting for "edward penishands" the musical.

edit: aw, god damn it.

You_Dont_Know_Me

You_Dont_Know_Me

Bossier City, LA
July 2004

NOV 13, 2006 02:48 PM

I think this would actually translate nicely ... i'll assume it's "ok" until i can see it and judge for myself ...

Machiavel

Machiavel

United Kingdom
September 2003

NOV 13, 2006 03:03 PM

Just to be clear, because the article is not. It is not a musical, it is a dance piece. There is no singing, and matthew Bourne is known for brilliant re-imagining of classics such as Carmen, Swan Lake, and The Nutcraker. His all-male Swan Lake was the most seen piece of choreography of the 20th century. By the way I was at the first public perfomance of this show in London, and there were some really great things about it.

Fu

Fu

Los Angeles, CA
November 2003

NOV 13, 2006 03:06 PM

geigh

Vanessa

Vanessa

SUICIDEGIRL

USA

NOV 13, 2006 03:12 PM

What in the fuck?!?

EDIT: ok, after reading the post 2 posts above me I feel slightly better about it. I thought it was a full blown musical. and I love those, but not for Edward Scissorhands.

JoLeigh

JoLeigh

SUICIDEGIRL

Florida, USA

NOV 13, 2006 04:15 PM

oh dear...
this is not cool

lil_tuffy

lil_tuffy

MODERATOR

San Francisco, CA

NOV 13, 2006 04:23 PM

well... at least it's not "On Ice!"

That would qualify it as worst idea ever.

Lil_Tuffy

Affy

Affy

Chicago, IL
March 2006

NOV 13, 2006 05:10 PM

This is disappointing.

MeghAnd

MeghAnd

USA
October 2004

NOV 13, 2006 05:34 PM

I've got a couple of friends on the tour, and they say it's amazing. Besides, Tim Burton needs a little Karmic payback for remaking <i>Willy Wonka</i>

PRockGirlScout

PRockGirlScout

Portland, OR
October 2005

NOV 13, 2006 05:43 PM

Haha. OSHA.

This is much better than the Nutcracker for a Christmas tradition. I hope it runs forever.

starguitar

starguitar

Canada
August 2004

NOV 13, 2006 06:25 PM

... April fools...?

Lycoris

Lycoris

Toronto, ON
October 2005

NOV 13, 2006 07:38 PM

MeghAnd said:
Besides, Tim Burton needs a little Karmic payback for remaking Willy Wonka


The first movie sucked, he didn't remake it. He adapted the book.

entra1ls

entra1ls

Pittsburgh, PA
October 2006

NOV 13, 2006 09:40 PM

Lycoris said:

MeghAnd said:
Besides, Tim Burton needs a little Karmic payback for remaking Willy Wonka


The first movie sucked, he didn't remake it. He adapted the book.




Exactly what I was going to say.

And as far as the musical goes... No Thanks! I'll stick to the movie!

AndersWolleck

AndersWolleck

Astoria, NY
February 2003

NOV 13, 2006 09:56 PM

Kilroy said:
Just to be clear, because the article is not. It is not a musical, it is a dance piece. There is no singing, and matthew Bourne is known for brilliant re-imagining of classics such as Carmen, Swan Lake, and The Nutcraker. His all-male Swan Lake was the most seen piece of choreography of the 20th century. By the way I was at the first public perfomance of this show in London, and there were some really great things about it.



really... this is interesting then. i wont see it, EVER, just because its still. i would like to see a dance interpretation of Oldboy

jason

jason

USA
August 2002

NOV 13, 2006 09:59 PM

lil_tuffy said:
well... at least it's not "On Ice!"

That would qualify it as worst idea ever.

Lil_Tuffy


says you.

Lyingstones

Lyingstones

Albuquerque, NM
September 2003

NOV 14, 2006 12:21 AM

Lycoris said:

MeghAnd said:
Besides, Tim Burton needs a little Karmic payback for remaking Willy Wonka


The first movie sucked, he didn't remake it. He adapted the book.



ah, but let's not forget Planet of the Apes.

scarekrow

scarekrow

USA
December 2005

NOV 14, 2006 12:38 AM

lil_tuffy said:
well... at least it's not "On Ice!"

That would qualify it as worst idea ever.

Lil_Tuffy



That would be one lovely bloodbath...

MarcyBeth

MarcyBeth

Ocala, FL
July 2006

NOV 14, 2006 09:38 AM

nice idea in my opinion. it's refreshing to see an edgy story used with dance/theatre since it is a dying art.

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