NYTimes.com: “Matilda” isn’t just one of the most anticipated shows of the Broadway season. This new musical is the theater’s latest shot at the dream of a global blockbuster, a rare glory that producers and audiences crave to offset all the duds that cross the stage each year.
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It was interesting to read about how the team of Matilda has prepared for their move from London to New York. I suppose the audiences and styles of theatre can vary quite a bit from London to New York, but I think it was a smart choice to not change the designs from the original production to the Broadway production. As the director of Matilda points out, this cuts the production's costs by a significant amount. In addition to that, after seeing pictures of the production, I don't think Matilda calls for huge lavish sets and lighting. The set looks simple but beautiful. And while Matilda may not visually be what is expected from a Broadway production, I think the widely-known, universal story, as well as the unique production and design choices, will result in a successful run.
I would not expect these producers to have wanted to change the set for the transfer. The set for this show is STUNNING and I love everything about it (that I have seen). I think this show is beautifully designed and I would not say that the design is at all simple, but I definitely think it is unlike what Broadway tends to see (In a good way). I cannot wait to see the full show next month, but until then, I will rely on the production shots to act as my source of proof. LIke Jess said, the show definitely has unique production and design choices from what I have read and seen.
It is really interesting to read about all of concerns and thoughts that the producers of Matilda came up with. Also, I was so thrilled to hear about Matilda coming to Broadway! This article definitely brought me back to the memory when I first read the book. Thinking of the memory, I could not imagine how they can transfer into a stage where all of magical things should happen. It would be very amazing opportunity to see a play that brings a childhood memory. I think softening or dropping the British accent is a good idea for the audience. Also, considering the cost it might take to have all those sets and casts, I understand it might be worrying, but I hope that the team figures out a smart way to solve it. I hope that like other British shows like Billy Elliot, this show can be successful although they have to approach in more careful way, so that their profits are fine.
I remember reading Matilda in Middle School, and I'm very interested to see both how the managed to adapt Matilda for the theatre, let alone a musical, and how the American public reacts to it. From what I've read about the original book, there are certain parts of the novel, like Trunchbull's behavior, that, while not normal are not that extreme for an English school of the time period, which may not translate to the American public, at least not in the way Dahl intended. I do hope that Matilda does well.
I WANT TO SEE THIS SO SO SO BADLY AGHHHHHH. Matilda was one of my favorite movies and books as a little kid. The creepy and eeriness of the story would just make for such an interesting musical score and stage designs. I think that this show will be successful regardless of weather or not its actually good just because of the emotional connection that the majority of our generation it so attached to it. The designs and music to it sound great and i would absolutly love to see it soon. It should definetly come to america. I think the underlying point to the musical is very important. i can see this show becomeing the next Billy Elliot!
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