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Musical to be revised for Broadway revival

posted 11 years ago by bmbdsm
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http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176348-Thank-Heaven-Gigi-Reinvent ed-Hopes-to-Return-to-Broadway

[–] Maurene 11 years ago

Now they've announced it is to open in Jan. 2015 at the Kennedy Center (Washington DC).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/new-gigi-musical-to-be-unveiled-in-dc/2013/11/06/fb88fa1e-46aa-11e3-95a9-3f15b5618ba8_story.html

I'm really interested to see this! And, I'm curious how it will be received. The subject matter is somewhat controversial - or "creepy" as one thread here argues. But I love the music and the costumes in the movie.

[–] ScreenwriterVA 9 years ago

Just saw it today - terrific! They reworked it so that the pervy Chevalier parts aren't there any more. The leads are all excellent. The staging and costumes rock. Go see it!

[–] leader-7 9 years ago

Pervy Chevalier parts?

Nothing was pervy about that role.

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[–] ScreenwriterVA 9 years ago

Apparently in this day and age, they couldn't find anybody to take that role who wouldn't be seen as pervy. ...

[–] marktayloruk (2388) 2 years ago

Have seen.it on.London stage twice. Don't see any reason to.change it in.any way.