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tristanrobin
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Posted: 6/24/05 at 1:53pm

I don't think it was a play, was it? It was a novel by Laszlo - and
then the filmed version was re-made into a musical for Judy
Garland ("In the Good Old Summertime") and it was remade
into a different musical a few years ago ("She Loves Me")

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Posted: 6/25/05 at 12:50am

I like the idea, which Kathy S suggests, of getting a couple of 1 Acts & dovetailing them together. Possibly under a generic title on the marquee - using the same cast!

On the other hand why do something romantic? Do a 180 & have something sinister &/or a comedy, instead of the mushy hearts & flowers!

Have a different St V?s production. Like something that might get the blokes to attend as well!

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Hear the light & see the sound.
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Posted: 6/25/05 at 1:23am

I love Gaafa's idea. You could even re-enact the Al
Capone/Bugs Moran St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
THAT oughta get rid of any sentimental mish-mosh.

A version of "Dracula" might be a treat. "Instead of
giving your heart flowers and candy, why not garlic
and a thick stake?"

PS to all who wrote in: You're right, I was confused
about the origins of "She Loves Me." As the man
who purchased orthopedic shoes said, "I stand
corrected."

Both "84 Charing Cross Road" and "The Shop
Around the Corner" involve romance, bookshops and
letters to some extent. "Shop" became a movie with
Jimmy Stewart in 1940, while "84" became a movie
with Anthony Hopkins in 1986-something.

But hey! While we're on the subject, how about a
little-produced chestnut that also became a movie
with Jimmy Stewart?

"Bell Book and Candle" has romance, bookshops
plus the added macabre twist of witchcraft and
sorcery. Not your typical Valentine's Day fare.

The play was written by John Van Druten who also
wrote the play "I Am a Camera" which served as the
basis for the musical "Caberet."

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Posted: 7/01/05 at 5:48pm

Shop Around The Corner is a play, but it's called Parfumerie and it is in Hungarian.

How do you feel about:

Any Wednesday (cast of four)

Barefoot In The Park, or just about any of the Neil Simon "Suite"s

Seems to me that romance works better in a musical. I'm having a hard time thinking of straight plays that fit the bill.

POB
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Posted: 7/01/05 at 6:49pm

I agree - Bell, Book and Candle is a delightful play.

Unfortunately, it was made into a very un-delightful film - and I
think the boring movie keeps audiences away.

Gillian in the play is a vibrant, exciting, feisty, plucky fun
character - but in the movie - that gorgeous Kim Novak is
simply one looooooong yawn.

I saw one production of this play (many years ago now) in
which the magical spells were accompanied by lighting and
sound effects - and the whole thing was hysterically funny. It's
also much sexier than the film was allowed to be.

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Posted: 7/02/05 at 3:15pm

By the way, the play on which the Fantastics was based is called The Romancers, by Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac. It's available from Samuel French, and it's royalty free.

If all the world is a stage, what am I doing in the wings?

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Posted: 7/20/05 at 3:22am

Wow, I've been very remiss about checking for answers. I got discouraged there for awhile, but you guys have been awesome! Thanks ever so much for all the great suggestions. I guess I'd better get reading. Thanks again!

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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 6/24/05 at 1:53pm
	I don't think it was a play, was it? It was a novel by Laszlo - and then the filmed version was re-made into a musical for Judy Garland ("In the Good Old Summertime") and it was remade into a different musical a few years ago ("She Loves Me")
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 6/25/05 at 12:50am
	I like the idea, which Kathy S suggests, of getting a couple of 1 Acts & dovetailing them together. Possibly under a generic title on the marquee - using the same cast! On the other hand why do something romantic? Do a 180 & have something sinister &/or a comedy, instead of the mushy hearts & flowers! Have a different St V?s production. Like something that might get the blokes to attend as well!
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 6/25/05 at 1:23am
	I love Gaafa's idea. You could even re-enact the Al Capone/Bugs Moran St. Valentine's Day Massacre. THAT oughta get rid of any sentimental mish-mosh. A version of "Dracula" might be a treat. "Instead of giving your heart flowers and candy, why not garlic and a thick stake?" PS to all who wrote in: You're right, I was confused about the origins of "She Loves Me." As the man who purchased orthopedic shoes said, "I stand corrected." Both "84 Charing Cross Road" and "The Shop Around the Corner" involve romance, bookshops and letters to some extent. "Shop" became a movie with Jimmy Stewart in 1940, while "84" became a movie with Anthony Hopkins in 1986-something. But hey! While we're on the subject, how about a little-produced chestnut that also became a movie with Jimmy Stewart? "Bell Book and Candle" has romance, bookshops plus the added macabre twist of witchcraft and sorcery. Not your typical Valentine's Day fare. The play was written by John Van Druten who also wrote the play "I Am a Camera" which served as the basis for the musical "Caberet." I love the Green Room! You learn something new every day!
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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POB14 Celebrity Joined: 7/01/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 349	Posted: 7/01/05 at 5:48pm
	Shop Around The Corner is a play, but it's called Parfumerie and it is in Hungarian. How do you feel about: Any Wednesday (cast of four) Barefoot In The Park, or just about any of the Neil Simon "Suite"s Seems to me that romance works better in a musical. I'm having a hard time thinking of straight plays that fit the bill.
	POB Old Bugger, Curmudgeon, and Antisocial B**tard
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 7/01/05 at 6:49pm
	I agree - Bell, Book and Candle is a delightful play. Unfortunately, it was made into a very un-delightful film - and I think the boring movie keeps audiences away. Gillian in the play is a vibrant, exciting, feisty, plucky fun character - but in the movie - that gorgeous Kim Novak is simply one looooooong yawn. I saw one production of this play (many years ago now) in which the magical spells were accompanied by lighting and sound effects - and the whole thing was hysterically funny. It's also much sexier than the film was allowed to be.
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NickH. Player Joined: 10/05/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/02/05 at 3:15pm
	By the way, the play on which the Fantastics was based is called The Romancers, by Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac. It's available from Samuel French, and it's royalty free.
	If all the world is a stage, what am I doing in the wings?
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denise Walk-On Joined: 4/29/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/20/05 at 3:22am
	Wow, I've been very remiss about checking for answers. I got discouraged there for awhile, but you guys have been awesome! Thanks ever so much for all the great suggestions. I guess I'd better get reading. Thanks again!
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