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Got tired of typing on a phone, but I'll add about those...
Rent - its definitely the biggest flop of the long runners in the last 10 years, but it was widely panned and simply doesn't translate to film like most others. The shows more rock concert than musical from what I could tell, and just doesn't have the same power as seeing people live.
Rock of ages - it had the star power, but was critically panned, comes from a younger musical, and was released at a poor time, it felt like a good mid fall release when things are slower, but I enjoyed it alright
Producers - another critically panned movie, and was never given a chance at a really wide release anyway, so we don't know full potential.
Phantom of the opera - this one had a middling critical reception and a cast of virtual no names, not to mention most couldn't sing their parts very well. It also did not have a full wide release, so we don't know the full potential. Box office wasn't terrible, though, at over 50m. Sweeney todd had a similar release, albeit with real star power.
The box office potential of musicals Dec 26, 07:51
I think we will be seeing more musicals the next few years Dec 26, 08:09
you will. Here is a sample list of up-and-comers, which incl Les Mis, many more since announced. Dec 26, 08:17
Yep, Book of Mormon and Wicked. Not much else with potential is left. {nm} Dec 26, 09:45
forgot to mention RENT, Rock of Ages {nm} Dec 26, 09:52
The Phantom Of The Opera; The Producers... {nm} Dec 26, 09:58
Got tired of typing on a phone, but I'll add about those... Dec 26, 12:55
considering how much these shows have made on Broadway, why wouldn't a studio want to give them a shot on the big screen?... Dec 26, 09:14
Remake Phantom of the Opera? with AHATH and HJACK! {nm} Dec 26, 09:39
I would love to see a live action filmed version of Starlight Express! {nm} Dec 26, 09:42
CATS directed by Andy Serkis! {nm} Dec 26, 09:51
WB could consider 'Batman Live' for their next caped crusader movie (superhero + musical) {nm} Dec 26, 10:04
Are we forgetting the web-slinger? Spider-Man Turn on the Bucks? {nm} Dec 26, 10:52