I'd argue that theater, and musical theater in particular, has certain qualities that move it beyond Cinemaphile and closer to Cinemaphile. For one, the visual component of theater is intrinsic to its storytelling in a way that isn't so for standard theater. While music can convey emotion and narrative, musical theater blends song, dance, and acting together on a visual stage, creating a multi-sensory experience that's as much about what is seen as what is heard. The sets, costumes, choreography, and lighting all play crucial roles here. This is akin to the visual storytelling that happens in television and film.
In my case, take an unstable goth girl to see bettlejuice, then the next two weeks is nothing but her dressing like a little girl from the 90's and constant dick sucking and fricking as a way to show her thanks
musical theater is based
musical adaptations of existing media is cringe
at least wicked and jersey boys are derivative
beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
the only media adaptation musical i would go see is Twilight
> beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
No it isn’t. It’s wildly different. In fact, Beetlejuice is kind of the movie but fixed and with bad music. I wish Michael Keaton got the same amount of screentime that what’s his name got stage time
It really is a damn shame. Beetlejuice is the best character in the movie and yet he gets 15 minutes of screentime. And in that 15 minutes, Keaton kills it so fricking hard that it became an iconic and recognizable character for 35 fricking years. I’m glad he’s getting another bite at the apple with the sequel, but I’m sure it will be shit. He will be great, but Tim Burton forgot how to make good movies decades ago
It’s a terribly lazy look, but the guy playing him actually does a good job. He’s not doing a bad Keaton impression, either. He kind of reminds me of the cartoon version of the character
I really don't like how Beetlejuice looks there.
My only gripe with Brightman is how frequently his parts break the fourth wall. And it pretty much starts off that way, too, as if the musical is both conscious and fatigued of the fact that it's a musical adaptation.
> So don't be freaked > Stay in your seats > I do this bullshit, like, eight times a week > So just relax, you'll be fine > Drink your fifty-dollar wine > And take a breath!
> [BETELGEUSE, spoken] > Holy crap, a ballad already? > And such a bold departure from the original source material!
They're the kind of lines that are funny and amusing in the moment but on reflection are actually pretty goddamn lazy. Like pop culture references in a political speech that, ipso facto, has a shelf life of about five minutes.
The music is the worst part. But making Beetlejuice the narrator was a decent way to give the character more stage time without having to radically rework the story. Granted, they could have radically reworked the story. It truly doesn’t matter. In fact, I would be more interested in the whole affair if it was a sequel instead. Or a live action version of the cartoon. Or just its own thing. But I think making Beetlejuice self aware is a decent choice for the character, especially if he’s the only character that is aware it’s a musical
It’s a terribly lazy look, but the guy playing him actually does a good job. He’s not doing a bad Keaton impression, either. He kind of reminds me of the cartoon version of the character
Yeah I've heard of that, it sounds kino and I want to check it out. The Burnt City also sounds kino but alas is only in the UK.
Thanks for the reminder though anon, it seems tickets are available near me for Hadestown.
Anon, they try to keep makeup simple for musical theater. They have to do it up every show and it takes a shitton of time, and it bleeds and runs with all the sweat and strain.
Musical theatre is Cinemaphile and Cinemaphile, when adapted to film they become Cinemaphile
> Cinemaphile
How do you figure?
Plays
What about Cinemaphile adapted FROM Cinemaphile? What do we classify that as?
That's a good consideration.
I'd argue that theater, and musical theater in particular, has certain qualities that move it beyond Cinemaphile and closer to Cinemaphile. For one, the visual component of theater is intrinsic to its storytelling in a way that isn't so for standard theater. While music can convey emotion and narrative, musical theater blends song, dance, and acting together on a visual stage, creating a multi-sensory experience that's as much about what is seen as what is heard. The sets, costumes, choreography, and lighting all play crucial roles here. This is akin to the visual storytelling that happens in television and film.
Whos the qt?
Sophia Anne Caruso
Her voice is cuter than her face.
I'm jealous, if I lived in rail distance of NYC I'd be a Broadway regular.
Damn, she looks 20 years older here
>2001
Yeah, gonna have to call false on that one.
To be fair, everybody looks old and sickly with glistening skin and bad lighting.
I am lucky to be close enough to NY to see this live, and that little goth lolli wears the skimpiest panties underneath that outfit.
Great addition to the mental spank bank
>going to NYC voluntarily
sometimes you take a small L for a big win
In my case, take an unstable goth girl to see bettlejuice, then the next two weeks is nothing but her dressing like a little girl from the 90's and constant dick sucking and fricking as a way to show her thanks
worth it
I'd like to watch this musical while fondling some big fake breasts and getting my wiener stroked.
Congrats. This was entire point of OP’s thread and only took 8 replies to get there
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musical theater is based
musical adaptations of existing media is cringe
at least wicked and jersey boys are derivative
beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
the only media adaptation musical i would go see is Twilight
> beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
No it isn’t. It’s wildly different. In fact, Beetlejuice is kind of the movie but fixed and with bad music. I wish Michael Keaton got the same amount of screentime that what’s his name got stage time
It really is a damn shame. Beetlejuice is the best character in the movie and yet he gets 15 minutes of screentime. And in that 15 minutes, Keaton kills it so fricking hard that it became an iconic and recognizable character for 35 fricking years. I’m glad he’s getting another bite at the apple with the sequel, but I’m sure it will be shit. He will be great, but Tim Burton forgot how to make good movies decades ago
15 minutes of screentime isn't bad for a 90 minute movie.
>beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
It's pretty different, anon. I enjoy it. I also have fond memories of the movie.
> beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
You've never seen Beetlejuice performed, so you wouldn't know.
Alex Brightman does a good job with it.
My only gripe with Brightman is how frequently his parts break the fourth wall. And it pretty much starts off that way, too, as if the musical is both conscious and fatigued of the fact that it's a musical adaptation.
> So don't be freaked
> Stay in your seats
> I do this bullshit, like, eight times a week
> So just relax, you'll be fine
> Drink your fifty-dollar wine
> And take a breath!
> [BETELGEUSE, spoken]
> Holy crap, a ballad already?
> And such a bold departure from the original source material!
They're the kind of lines that are funny and amusing in the moment but on reflection are actually pretty goddamn lazy. Like pop culture references in a political speech that, ipso facto, has a shelf life of about five minutes.
The music is the worst part. But making Beetlejuice the narrator was a decent way to give the character more stage time without having to radically rework the story. Granted, they could have radically reworked the story. It truly doesn’t matter. In fact, I would be more interested in the whole affair if it was a sequel instead. Or a live action version of the cartoon. Or just its own thing. But I think making Beetlejuice self aware is a decent choice for the character, especially if he’s the only character that is aware it’s a musical
>beetlejuice is the fricking movie, but on stage
the musical focuses more on Lydia and Beetlejuice instead of the Maitlands like the movie
I really don't like how Beetlejuice looks there.
It’s a terribly lazy look, but the guy playing him actually does a good job. He’s not doing a bad Keaton impression, either. He kind of reminds me of the cartoon version of the character
> It’s a terribly lazy look
His suit looks great. Better than the movie, even. But the troll doll hair and lack of makeup is bad.
I don’t like gays or israelites; is musical theater for me?
Mo
Best musicals and live theatre kinos?
Do you like Greek stuff? Hadestown is pretty great.
Yeah I've heard of that, it sounds kino and I want to check it out. The Burnt City also sounds kino but alas is only in the UK.
Thanks for the reminder though anon, it seems tickets are available near me for Hadestown.
I can only really vouch for the cast recording album. The casting is beautiful. Eva Noblezada's has an amazing voice.
Yeah she does, I love her performances.
>find a clip from a critically acclaimed Broadway show
>it looks and sounds like a parody of what I think Broadway shows are
Nice leggings, ugly girl.
Her voice is pretty in a tomboy sort of way.
He doesn't look like bettlejuice at all. he just look like a guy with green hair. Wtf is the makeup department doing?
Anon, they try to keep makeup simple for musical theater. They have to do it up every show and it takes a shitton of time, and it bleeds and runs with all the sweat and strain.
How would you feel about getting a handy from this while watching Beetlejuice live?
Uggo
I would give my soul to hear Sophia moaning my name to my ears