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Michael Jackson is getting an insane musical told by a talking glove
Michael Jackson has faced a lot of controversies, particularly in the last year, but his work is still being explored and it’s likely never been looked at in the way it is now. The King of Pop is getting a musical written about him which Johnny Depp will produce about his life. The catch though is […]
‘SpongeBob’ musical gets Nickelodeon debut for series' 20th anniversary
SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in history. The musical adaptation of the same name will be debuting on Nickelodeon for a live-TV special, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the show. The SpongeBob SquarePants musical was previously on Broadway and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical […]
‘Cats’ trailer featuring creepy ‘Us’ music is Jordan Peele approved
Yesterday, the trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Llyod Webber’s musical Cats has dropped and caused quite a lot of mixed reactions. The movie, directed by Tom Hooper, stars Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson and Idris Elba as dancing cats. Read more: blink-182 unveil album release date on Good Morning America Also featured in […]
‘Cats’ trailer divides internet over cringeworthy lifelike felines
The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Llyod Webber’s musical Cats has dropped and caused quite a lot of mixed reactions. The film, directed by Tom Hooper, stars Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson and Idris Elba as dancing cats. Read more: Jack White didn’t want credited on Tyler, The Creator album, here’s why Also […]
'Beetlejuice: The Musical' drops teaser that's a gothed-out fairy tale
We were given our first sneak peek at Beetlejuice: The Musical late last year as it premiered at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. for a pre-Broadway run. Now, we have the first official teaser trailer as well as two songs! If you’re still on the fence about snagging those Broadway tickets, maybe this will persuade you […]
Billie Joe Armstrong ponders gender-swapped ‘American Idiot’ musical
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has an interesting suggestion for a whole new version of musical based on the album of the same name, American Idiot. Armstrong went to see a production of the musical at Chapman College in California. It was there he came up with the idea. Read more: The 1975 foreshadowed ‘A […]
Britney Spears Broadway musical features insane plot
A new musical will soon be heading to Broadway, featuring 23 songs from infamous pop icon Britney Spears. If that didn’t sound bizarre enough already, just wait until I tell you what the plot entails… And no, it’s not about Britney Spears or her life. Read more: Post Malone without face tattoos is making us question […]
Nikki Sixx hopes ‘The Heroin Diaries’ musical helps stop opioid epidemic
Nikki Sixx has high hopes for the stage production of his 2007 memoir The Heroin Diaries. The production is set to launch in spring of 2020, and the Mötley Crüe bassist apparently couldn’t be more excited about the project. Read more: Donald Glover settles royalties dispute with label for Childish Gambino streams “The idea is […]
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ musical episode is getting a vinyl release
The fan-favorite musical episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer from 2001 is getting a vinyl release and we couldn’t be happier about it. The “Once More, With Feeling” vinyl will include every track and some super cool artwork. Read More: ‘Umbrella Academy’ fans discover new easter egg involving Number Five Mondo Record Label is responsible […]
Rob Zombie hopes to turn his iconic slasher film into a Broadway musical
Rob Zombie has expressed his interest in making his first film into a Broadway musical. While House of 1000 Corpses is generally regarded as a slasher disaster, Zombie believes its ridiculousness may be perfect for a theatrical performance on Broadway. In an interview with Larry King, Zombie brought up his cult classic film after being […]
‘Riverdale’ takes on iconic ‘90s cult classic for forthcoming musical episode
Riverdale has decided to continue to include a musical episode in Season 3. Following their Carrie episode last season, the cast will take on another cult classic in March. This time, Heathers: The Musical will transcend into the world of Riverdale. “Last year, we had a blast doing Carrie,” executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa says in […]
‘The Notebook’ is coming to Broadway as a musical
Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel the Notebook is about to hit the big stage. After becoming increasingly popular since its 2004 movie adaptation, the next step for the piece of pop culture is New York City. According to Teen Vogue, the musical is still in its beginning stages. However, it is confirmed that Nicholas Sparks himself […]
Brian Logan Dales to appear in ‘90s horror movie musical
Brian Logan Dales (formerly of the Summer Set and currently of DALES) is set to return to the stage in a different way as the singer has just been announced as part of the cast for a musical based on an iconic ‘90s slasher film. I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Unauthorized Musical […]
The 'Beetlejuice' musical has cast its Beetlejuice and Lydia
Beetlejuice is about to make it’s Broadway debut, and we finally know who will be playing its main characters. Read more: The 25 most emo movie characters As we know, Beetlejuice: The Musical is happening, and it’s based on Tim Burton’s beloved 1988 classic starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder (who played the roles of Beetlejuice and Lydia respectively.) Per […]
10 scene albums that should be turned into musicals
Forget the Royal Wedding: The most exciting news coming out of the U.K. right now is that of Green Day’s smash hit Broadway musical American Idiot making its way to the British Isles in 2019. Read more: This Wild Life drop emotional video for “Catie Rae” With theaters across the U.K. set to be wowed by […]
Can you imagine a My Chemical Romance musical? This writer did
[Photo by: My Chemical Romance/YouTube, DeviantArt] The Black Parade on the Great White Way? Vice Media went a bit cray for World Goth Day and “satirically imagined” a My Chemical Romance musical on Broadway, the piece published by the company's contemporary art and fashion arm, Garage magazine. Can you imagine it? Read more: Halsey defends […]
Brendon Urie voted Broadway's Favorite Male Replacement for 'Kinky Boots'
[Photo by: Kinky Boots/Twitter] Congratulations are due to Panic! At The Disco mastermind Brendon Urie, whose Broadway debut last year in Kinky Boots has now earned the performer Broadway.com's 2018 Audience Choice Award for Favorite Male Replacement. Read more: Brendon Urie takes his final 'Kinky Boots' bow As Broadway buffs (and P!ATD lovers) are aware, […]
Korn's Jonathan Davis wants to write a metal musical
[Photo by: SumerianRecords/YouTube] The hills are alive with the sound of… metal music theater? Yes, indeed! While promoting his debut solo album Black Labyrinth, out May 25, Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has said he someday wants to write a “dark, metal” musical. Read more: Jonathan Davis details his new solo tracks But aren't musicals lame? […]
Pop-punk musical mixes nostalgia with social commentary on genre's issues
[Photos by Joe Walker] It’s a Thursday night in January as I’m walking with my boyfriend in Manhattan’s Lower East Side to find the Parkside Lounge, a venue hosting the world’s first ever pop-punk musical: Pop Punk High. We trek up and down the same block on Houston Street about three times, confused, as the address […]
Grunge musical featuring Nirvana, Soundgarden music is happening
There’s no denying that the 1990s grunge scene in Seattle had a huge influence on the music world, and it looks like it’ll be making its way to the stage, reports Variety. The Seattle Repertory Theatre commissioned the musical, which will feature songs of the era from bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. Read more: Two […]
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