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'Edward Scissorhands: The Musical' Makes U.S. Stage Debut

MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 2006 2:00 PM

Submitted by Alyk. Edited By Rahodeb.

TAGS: Edward Scissorhands, Theater, Matthew Bourne

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.

29 Comments

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Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

NOV 13, 2006 02:10 PM

why.

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

SUICIDEGIRL

Colorado, USA

NOV 13, 2006 02:16 PM

dear god, don't ruin this too!

Y2Kristjan

Cross Junction, VA

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

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_

Shallotte, NC

OLD SKOOL

NOV 13, 2006 02:31 PM

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

MrCrisp

Charleston, SC

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

Shreveport, 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 ...

kilroy

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

Los Angeles, CA

November 2003

NOV 13, 2006 03:06 PM

geigh

Vanessa

SUICIDEGIRL

New Mexico, 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

SUICIDEGIRL

Florida, USA

NOV 13, 2006 04:15 PM

oh dear...
this is not cool

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.

Affy

Chicago, IL

March 2006

NOV 13, 2006 05:10 PM

This is disappointing.

MeghAnd

Morgantown, WV

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>

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