Broadway Prediction
Thursday, March 20th, 2008I have a prediction. After seeing the new Disney animated princess spoof, “Enchanted,” I think it’s going to go to Broadway. With the huge success of “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” and now “The Little Mermaid,” I’m sure that they’re looking for the next big stage conversion. And I think “Enchanted” screams with possibilities.
I’m imagining a large screen that comes in front of the stage for the animated segment. And then, when she enters the real world the screen lifts up and she’s on a stage. In fact, I think that the transition between the two will be even more profound in the theater setting.
I’m also imagining that Amy Adams does her Broadway debut, reprising her role, because let’s face it. She sort of owns this part.
I’m not quite sure how they’ll recreate her squirrel side kick. But I’m sure that they can figure that out.
My only complaint about the movie was I wanted more music from Alan Menkin. So the new show will have to be packed full of exciting, new, fun numbers.
Well, I think it’s inevitable. When it happens, you can tell me how right I was. Until then we’ll have to be content with “The Little Mermaid,” ordering our Broadway tickets online.

