August 15, 2005
The Princess Bride - The Musical!
This has to top the list of bizarre stories, but according to Cinematical once again, the fantastic movie The Princess Brideis being turned into a musical with the aide of the author and screenwriter William Goldman!
Composer Adam Guettel...will collaborate with screenwriter William Goldman on the project, which so far is only in the planning stages. Though musical versions of hit films aren’t exactly guaranteed successes, this might be one it's ok to get excited about.
Might be? Come now, it's the Dread Pirate Roberts, Inigo Montoya and Fezzik, how can you not be excited about the prospect? Well, there's a lot not to be, like the classic blunders never make a successful film into a musical and never start a land war in Asia! Oh dear, I've started. I'll go now and leave you to the thoughts of whether this is a good or a bad idea, bear in mind that the original author is onboard, could it be bad?
Good luck storming the castle!
Posted by at August 15, 2005 04:09 PM
Comments
Posted by: Donna A. at August 15, 2005 08:48 PM
This has already gone from one book to another book (with William Goldman alas not allowed to add the kissing scene that I sent away for) and from the second book to a good movie.
Why not from the movie to a musical? This is a story that seems to translate well.
Even if it ultimately fails, someone should try it, preferably while William Goldman is still around to help. Give it a go, in case it works!
This is a good project. I wish it every success.
Posted by: David Blue at August 16, 2005 12:12 AM
That William Goldman is involved with the project makes all the Difference.
When it comes down to Tampa Bay! I'm there!!
Posted by: Herby at August 16, 2005 10:28 AM
INCONCEIVABLE!
Posted by: Kristina at August 16, 2005 11:11 AM
I loved the movie. I am not sure if it will make a good musical. It will be interesting to see how it will turn out.
Donna A.