Now I’ve Seen Everything…
Since we’re on the subjects of movies you thought would never be turned into a musical…..check this out. Universal Studios is planning a Creature from the Black Lagoon musical! That’s right. I said it.
The Creature is by far my favorite Universal Monster and one of the all-time greatest monster movies. But a musical? Seriously? This sounds pretty wild, but what’s the deal with the artwork? The creature giving a thumbs-up? And what’s with that cheshire grin he’s got goin’. Is this a full blown comedy or what? Whatever it is, it’s legit. Check out what Universal has to say about it:
Press Release: 2 June 2008
“Drawn from Universal’s crypt of classic monsters and updated with spectacular Broadway production values and special effects, “Creature from the Black Lagoon—The Musical,” will rise, live, on stage at Universal Studios Hollywood beginning spring, 2009.
With state-of-the-art stagecraft, acrobatic choreography and hilarious, toe-tapping music, the Creature will be brought to life in a story based on the original screenplay, updated to emphasize the element of romance and just a bit of comic relief. Original new music and dazzling production numbers will keep the attraction contemporary and lively.
Audiences will be immersed in the ominous environment of the deepest Amazon, enveloped by the exotic sounds and scents of the jungle. And from the production’s first moments, they’ll be thrust into an unexpectedly outraegeous, strangely romantic, frequently melodic and often hilarious adventure as a monster classic is re-imagined for the 21st Century.
“Creature from the Black Lagoon—The Musical,” will be staged as an attraction within the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Admission will be included in the price of theme park tickets and annual passes.”
I wonder how they’re going to pull off the underwater scenes. Should be pretty interesting. Well, since this is the real deal, I guess I better get my plane tickets and book a hotel because I gotta see this thing. Come on, who doesn’t want to see the Creature “toe-tapping” across the stage? Besides, if it sucks, I can always shoot on over to ‘Islands of Adventure’ and go on the Spider-Man 3-D ride for the 100th time!