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Posted by: LanceStorm22 on Dec 26, 12:55 in response to RazorHawk's post The Phantom Of The Opera; The Producers...

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 LanceStorm22 Dec 26, 07:51

I think we will be seeing more musicals the next few years Budd Dec 26, 08:09

you will. Here is a sample list of up-and-comers, which incl Les Mis, many more since announced. tatoufan Dec 26, 08:17

you are selecting only the ones that do well. Its like any genre, some work, some don't. Les Mis is the most succesful musical of the last Moviesnob Dec 26, 09:21

Yep, Book of Mormon and Wicked. Not much else with potential is left. {nm} Antibody Dec 26, 09:45

I would add JBOYS: It's been a hit on Bway and touring for a long time; if marketed as well as LESMS & Dreamgirls it would do well MAlbi Dec 26, 13:43

forgot to mention RENT, Rock of Ages {nm} gogreenytd Dec 26, 09:52

The Phantom Of The Opera; The Producers... {nm} RazorHawk Dec 26, 09:58

Got tired of typing on a phone, but I'll add about those... LanceStorm22 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?... tealfan Dec 26, 09:14

Remake Phantom of the Opera? with AHATH and HJACK! {nm} Antibody Dec 26, 09:39

I would love to see a live action filmed version of Starlight Express! {nm} RazorHawk Dec 26, 09:42

CATS directed by Andy Serkis! {nm} Antibody Dec 26, 09:51

WB could consider 'Batman Live' for their next caped crusader movie (superhero + musical) {nm} RazorHawk Dec 26, 10:04

Are we forgetting the web-slinger? Spider-Man Turn on the Bucks? {nm} Buy BONDS 19 Dec 26, 10:52





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