Musical Mondays Off-Week 14 (EvRobert's Pick)

[Cameron H. 23786]

Okay, EvRoberts, you're up. We're all ears...

 

[EvRobert 1684]

Because I can't sleep and I'm off today...I'm on early!

 

It's a movie that took 5 years to release, directed by a man who made some of the best comedies (and some of the worst films) I've ever seen (two of his films I would consider Canon-worthy).

 

It was recut by an Oscar winning director.

 

It stars a Tony award winning actor

 

and a New Kid (on the block).

 

It holds an impressive 50% on Rotton tomatoes.

 

It is based on the longest running off-Broadway musical of all time.

 

It is my favorite musical of all time.

 

I give to you my pick...it's FANTASTIC!

 

 

 

[Cam Bert 8145]

I have never heard of this musical or this movie. I honestly have no idea what to expect.

[Cameron H. 23786]

 

I don't know anything about this movie. I'm excited!

[Cakebug Tranch 6873]

HOLY JESUS FUCKBALLS IT'S THE FANTASTICKS

 

This was on my long list for my next pick. I saw this show twice at the Sullivan Street Theater in the 41st year of the original New York run. I came very close to directing this play back in Australia but we couldn't get the rights. I performed one of the love duets ('Try to Remember') from this musical with my then-girlfriend (now wife) in a musical theatre class at university. I have the poster for the Fantasticks currently framed on my living room wall. I have four different CD soundtracks of this show, and at least three different book-copies of the script. I once gave a conference paper on the stage at the Snapple Theater Center in New York, where the show played until THREE WEEKS AGO (that's spooky).

 

This movie adaptation is a disgrace and shits all over the legacy of the play.

 

BUT. I'm so glad we're covering it! The original show had a white character dressed like a red Indian and a whole section called the 'Rape Ballet'. Young Jerry Orbach was the original El Gallo! Young Liza Minnelli was the original Luisa! This remains the longest continually-running show in New York history (42 years, 17,000+ performances).

 

I WILL HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY THANK YOU EVR!

[Cinco DeNio 5290]

I've seen this (because of Jean Louisa Kelly)! Great pick EvRobert. I'm dying for next Monday.

 

ETA: I saw Mr. Holland's Opus and was quite taken with JLK as the ingenue. I don't remember how I got a copy of The Fantasticks but watched it a couple times in the short rental period. I honestly don't remember much from this and am looking forward to reacquainting myself this week.

[tomspanks 9039]

It's too bad only the theatrical version is available for rent on Amazon and iTunes (86 minutes). Several articles mentioned that the original cut (109 minutes) is better.

[Cameron H. 23786]

It's too bad only the theatrical version is available for rent on Amazon and iTunes (86 minutes). Several articles mentioned that the original cut (109 minutes) is better.

 

Oh, that sucks. I'm really pumped to watch Joey Joe flex his acting muscles. "Tonight" I'm going to watch his process "Step by Step" to see if he has "The Right Stuff."

[tomspanks 9039]

Oh, that sucks. I'm really pumped to watch Joey Joe flex his acting muscles. "Tonight" I'm going to watch his process "Step by Step" to see if he has "The Right Stuff."

 

Was he your favorite NKOTB?

[Cinco DeNio 5290]

Oh, that sucks. I'm really pumped to watch Joey Joe flex his acting muscles. "Tonight" I'm going to watch his process "Step by Step" to see if he has "The Right Stuff."

So until then you'll be "Hangin' Tough"?

[Cameron H. 23786]

 

Was he your favorite NKOTB?

 

No. That would be Jonathan Knight.

 

 

Yours?

[Cameron H. 23786]

So until then you'll be "Hangin' Tough"?

 

Oh "Stop it Girl"

[Cakebug Tranch 6873]

 

Oh "Stop it Girl"

Enough Games, you Dirty Dawgs. It's Summertime!

[tomspanks 9039]

Yours?

 

[Cinco DeNio 5290]

It's too bad only the theatrical version is available for rent on Amazon and iTunes (86 minutes). Several articles mentioned that the original cut (109 minutes) is better.

EDIT: (Snipped YouTube link) Never mind. One of those stupid versions where the picture is very small.

[Cinco DeNio 5290]

Enough Games, you Dirty Dawgs. It's Summertime!

"Call it What You Want" but "Baby I Believe in You".

[tomspanks 9039]

I'm impressed you guys remember more NKOTB songs than I do.

[Cameron H. 23786]

I'm impressed you guys remember more NKOTB songs than I do.

 

"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time?)"

[Cakebug Tranch 6873]

I'm impressed you guys remember more NKOTB songs than I do.

Girl, You Know It's True...

 

Shit, that's Milli Vanilli

[taylor anne photo 11311]

Ooooh I suddenly feel very young lol

 

ANYONE WANNA TALK ABOUT N*SYNC VS BSB???

 

[Cameron H. 23786]

Ooooh I suddenly feel very young lol

 

ANYONE WANNA TALK ABOUT N*SYNC VS BSB???

 

 

I can do that, too! Although, there's really no contest. N*Sync all the way!

 

My favorite:

 

 

I'm not a gay man, but it's nice to know that if I was, I was on the right track

[tomspanks 9039]

Ooooh I suddenly feel very young lol

 

ANYONE WANNA TALK ABOUT N*SYNC VS BSB???

 

I liked BSB more than NSYNC.

Remember 98 Degrees??

[Cakebug Tranch 6873]

 

BSB 4eva!

[tomspanks 9039]

I can do that, too! Although, there's really no contest. N*Sync all the way!

 

My favorite:

 

I'm not a gay man, but it's nice to know that if I was, I was on the right track

 

I really don't understand your taste in men.

[SaraK 1980]

Ooooh I suddenly feel very young lol

 

ANYONE WANNA TALK ABOUT N*SYNC VS BSB???

 

 

 

Nsync all day. And looking for a gif to add was a great use of my time.