Post by wittzo on Apr 1, 2005 21:27:50 GMT -6
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They did it for Monty Python and the Holy Grail...how about a Star Wars TV show to continue the saga?
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'Star Wars - The Musical' coming to Broadway in 2006
Posted April 1, 2005 at 3:13 PM CST
By John Couture
Over the past couple of months, there has been plenty of speculation over the future of the Star Wars franchise after the last movie, Revenge of the Sith hits theaters next month. George Lucas himself has hinted at a possible live action TV show to carry on the mythology.
According to an announcement earlier today, Lucasfilm has commissioned Cameron Mackintosh to produce a musical based on the Star Wars films with choreography by Twyla Tharp. Mackintosh is best known for a slew of Broadway hits including “Cats,” “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon.” Tharp has done notable dance choreography on Broadway as well as films. Her latest collaboration was with Billy Joel on the musical, “Movin’ Out.”
While the details are still sketchy, it’s being reported that the musical will be told from Yoda’s perspective of the events surrounding all six of the movies. Michael Flatley has been cast as Darth Vadar and in one scene the Dark Lord of the Dance will allegedly lead a group of stormtroopers in a Riverdance inspired dance number.
They did it for Monty Python and the Holy Grail...how about a Star Wars TV show to continue the saga?
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'Star Wars - The Musical' coming to Broadway in 2006
Posted April 1, 2005 at 3:13 PM CST
By John Couture
Over the past couple of months, there has been plenty of speculation over the future of the Star Wars franchise after the last movie, Revenge of the Sith hits theaters next month. George Lucas himself has hinted at a possible live action TV show to carry on the mythology.
According to an announcement earlier today, Lucasfilm has commissioned Cameron Mackintosh to produce a musical based on the Star Wars films with choreography by Twyla Tharp. Mackintosh is best known for a slew of Broadway hits including “Cats,” “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon.” Tharp has done notable dance choreography on Broadway as well as films. Her latest collaboration was with Billy Joel on the musical, “Movin’ Out.”
While the details are still sketchy, it’s being reported that the musical will be told from Yoda’s perspective of the events surrounding all six of the movies. Michael Flatley has been cast as Darth Vadar and in one scene the Dark Lord of the Dance will allegedly lead a group of stormtroopers in a Riverdance inspired dance number.