Given my blog header and well documented, almost unhealthy obsession, I had to share this news as soon as I read about it. This is pretty much the most exciting entertainment news I've heard since I found out that they were making Phantom of the Opera into a movie, and then not, and then making it again, and then not, and then they finally really did it.
"Platt and the studio are taking formative steps toward a screen adaptation of Wicked, the stage musical that Universal co-finances and Platt produces with David Stone.
After crossing the $1 billion mark in worldwide stage gross and opening its eighth production in Australia, "Wicked" has become one of the studio's most profitable investments and could follow a stage-to-screen track reminiscent of "Mamma Mia!" which U bows Friday."
(from Variety)
I know a lot of people get their panties in a twist about Broadway shows being made into movies and how they lose their integrity and special, special snowflakeness, but I'm one of those people who believes that the easier access I have to my favorite shows, the happier I am. And since I don't plan on moving to Manhattan anytime soon, if a musical lands on my DVD shelf, that's pretty much the happiest day of my life. Well, aside from that whole wedding thing. Oh, and the day we arrived in Italy. And maybe my last day in the Air Force... You know, it's just mostly a saying. Don't read too much into that.
Seeing Wicked on Broadway (2005)
Seeing Wicked in Seattle (2006)
My sister and I performing our (we think) award winning performance of Loathing at our Wicked party.
In fact, I think it's safe to say that if this story turns out to be true, I couldn't be happier! (With the exception of the glee experienced at aforementioned events as well as any others that may occur to me after I post this.)
*gasp!* Can this be true? YES!
Posted by: Gretchen | July 17, 2008 at 07:01 AM
I do not know how I feel about this.
Posted by: Brittany | July 17, 2008 at 07:07 AM
No freaking way!
So Awesome!!!!!! Thanx for sharing!
Posted by: MaryB | July 17, 2008 at 07:12 AM
I'm excited, but they better pick awesome actors, or else. Also, I have you say you and Britty's "Loathing" is pretty fantastic:)
Posted by: shani | July 17, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Oh! That would be SO much fun! I hope it IS true because the chances of a musical coming to small town Mississippi are very slim...
Posted by: e.p. | July 17, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Squeeeee! I'm too excited for words!
Posted by: Erin | July 17, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I read this last night and I think my heart stopped for a moment. I am so excited.
And did you know that it was written into Chenoweth's and Idina's contract that they had to be asked to play the movie roles?
Posted by: Miriam | July 17, 2008 at 03:11 PM
AHHHHHHHHHh- I am so excited! I can't believe I might have the chance to see Chenoweth & Idina perform in Wicked! (If Miriam's comment above is true).
YAYAYAYAYA!!!
You made my day too!!!
:) Becky
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Posted by: Becky | July 17, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Just wanted to say I'm glad you're still on sabbatical - it makes me feel a whole lot better about writing nothing for the last three weeks.
Posted by: TasterSpoon | July 18, 2008 at 02:44 AM
i'd be happy because i can't afford to see a broadway play! and i want to see Wicked.
Posted by: blaez | July 18, 2008 at 02:47 AM
Very cool - especially if the Chenoweth part is true! Alayna and I have been listening to the CD the past 2 days and her favorite song is "Loathing". Funny huh?? Love you & call me!!!
Posted by: Shelley | July 18, 2008 at 05:38 AM
I've never seen Wicked, although I planned to...I just .. well .. never did.
So, this is great news.
Except that I'd rather see the stage show first.
In any event...it's great to have you back. (If only for a moment) You're so damn adorable!
xo
Posted by: Anonymous G | July 19, 2008 at 06:20 AM
SQUEEEEEEEE!!!!! Best news I've heard in a good long while.
Posted by: Fraulein N | July 20, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Hmmmm, I just might have to see it then. I read the book LOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG ago, but never saw the play (horrors!).
HOpefully I'll get to seeing it faster than SATC. I still haven't gone to see that movie.
Posted by: RisibleGirl | July 22, 2008 at 12:59 AM
i saw this story and totally thought of you! (well after i squeed in excitement too). i hope they cast the broadway crew, ah that would be amazing. seriously love.
and i know i've said it before, but your wicked party looks like it was amazing, i am so jealous :)
Posted by: katelin | July 22, 2008 at 02:11 AM
Wait, you all had a Wicked party? That is awesome!
Posted by: Katie | July 23, 2008 at 03:40 PM
That picture of you two is hilarious. Have they mentioned casting yet? Or, who would you want to play the roles?
Posted by: Becky | July 24, 2008 at 06:20 AM
This is awesome news! I missed out on seeing the play when it came through here. Keep the updates coming.
Posted by: simplypink | July 27, 2008 at 08:12 AM
If it's true, I'm watching it on the first day.
Posted by: Elisabeth | August 13, 2008 at 06:04 AM