Broadway and Beyond

[Spinderella]

Alanis Morrisette is aiming for Broadway with a musical based on 'Jagged Little Pill'.

The singer-songwriter said Friday she hopes to adapt her 1995 breakthrough album "Jagged Little Pill" for the stage. Though no story is yet written, a workshop is planned for next year.

Broadway veteran Tom Kitt, who adapted Green Day's "American Idiot" as well as the original, Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Next to Normal," will provide orchestrations and arrangements.

[kateln]

Ok, I am officially over using albums/movies/TV shows for Broadway inspiration.

[narm]

You know, that album was pivotal in my little 21 year old brain, at that time. Like, I still know all the lyrics, and remember the first time I heard "You Oughtta Know." But, I would have no desire to see a play based on it. It sounds tedious, and I consider myself still a fan. I'm kinda surprised she would want to go back to that.

[chonies]

But who will play the guy in the theatre?

I can think of a few albums off the top of my head that would make interesting musicals--I'm listening to New Order's Power, Corruption and Lies right now, and I'm thinking, sure? Why not? Maybe it's a fabulous writing exercise. But in general I'm not super invested in this sort of thing, so...carry on.

[narm]

chonies- Cut. it. out. Don't be coy!

I can't believe she let Uncle Joey- I can't even finish the sentence.

[chonies]

Frankly, I'd watch a musical about that relationship (sans explicit details) because I think it would answer a lot of questions.

[forever1267]

The unwashed masses are not approving that them there homosexuals showed their Kinky Boots in front of the children during the Macy Thanksgiving Parade. (Scroll down for comments.) The horror, the absolute horror, of having Broadway shows in your living room.

[chonies]

Welp, there goes Cole Porter and Lorenz Hart.

[granolamom]

Nov 10, 2013 3:27:30 GMT -4 Spinderella said:

Alanis Morrisette is aiming for Broadway with a musical based on 'Jagged Little Pill'.

The singer-songwriter said Friday she hopes to adapt her 1995 breakthrough album "Jagged Little Pill" for the stage. Though no story is yet written, a workshop is planned for next year.

Broadway veteran Tom Kitt, who adapted Green Day's "American Idiot" as well as the original, Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Next to Normal," will provide orchestrations and arrangements.

I just got a "What musicals do you want to see on tour?" survey, and in reading through it learned that former Greecie Diablo Cody is writing the book for Jagged Little Pill. Kudos to her!

[boxofrocks]

Andrew Lloyd Webber will compose a work for the coronation of Charles III