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Post by Michael on Jan 28, 2016 23:16:30 GMT
This Sunday at 7/6c, Fox will be broadcasting a live production of Grease starring Julianne Hough as Sandy and Aaron Tveit as Danny. More information and the full cast can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease:_LiveI'll be watching this live from my hotel room. Anyone else watching or interested? To be honest, that's the first of the recent musical-to-TV adaptions that interests me. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 28, 2016 23:18:27 GMT
I am, or at least DVRing it. I've never been a huge fan of Grease, but I've only seen it once (a high school production), when I was about 12.
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Post by n1david on Jan 28, 2016 23:35:05 GMT
Being shown in the UK on ITV2 a few days later...
ENTERTAINMENT: Grease Live
On: itv2 HD
Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2016 (starting in 5 days)
Time: 20:00 to 22:50 (2 hours and 50 minutes long)
An exclusive first chance for UK viewers to see the US TV event of the year as a star-studded cast performs the classic musical live in front of a studio audience and millions of viewers at home. After enjoying a summer romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when Sandy transfers to Rydell High. Will the meek and mild Sandy and gang leader Danny get back together despite the derision of their peers?
(Editor's Choice, New, Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jan 29, 2016 14:13:45 GMT
I am not at all convinced by this project. They are doing a hybrid of the film and stage scripts and then adding in new material as well just to give someone more to do because she is a 'name'
That runs the risk of upsetting those who love the movie and those who love the stage show
And 2 hours 50 (even factoring in ad breaks) feels far too long for a 2 hour show!
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Post by ali973 on Jan 29, 2016 14:34:50 GMT
My biggest gripe is that Aaron Tveit, though very attractive, has now developed some charming wrinkles, and yet continues to play teenage boys. I feel second hand embarrassment for him and for the network.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jan 29, 2016 14:36:05 GMT
Travolta wasn't without some signs of maturity...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 14:40:54 GMT
Travolta wasn't without some signs of maturity... I think John Travolta was only about 25 when he made 'Grease'. ONJ was 30. |
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Post by Jon on Jan 29, 2016 14:49:30 GMT
All the cast of Grease the film were far too old to be playing teenagers, it's not unusual for US films and dramas to have actors in their early to late 20s to play teenagers.
I wouldn't be surprised if Grease Live is successful that ITV announced they're doing their own version at Christmas.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 14:53:11 GMT
True. Much as I love her *cough* Stockard Channing *cough*
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Post by Jon on Jan 29, 2016 15:09:18 GMT
True. Much as I love her *cough* Stockard Channing *cough* Stockard Channing was 34 at the time. The youngest actors of the cast were Dinah Madoff who played Marty was 20 and Kelly Ward who played Putzie was 21 so they were closer to the age of their characters compared to the rest of the cast |
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Post by danielwhit on Jan 29, 2016 15:41:28 GMT
It plausibly is ITV testing the water for appetite for them to do their own Grease this December. Who knows - however I'll probably watch out of interest anyway.
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Post by viserys on Jan 29, 2016 16:03:32 GMT
It's a pity they didn't cast some age-appropriate newcomers for this and give them a chance for their big break. Surely there are enough Disney teen stars and such around?
I'll be watching anyway, since Grease is generally fun mindless entertainment and it'll help me to forget the lame Dutch tour I sat through in December.
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Post by hatfinisher on Jan 29, 2016 16:08:02 GMT
My biggest gripe is that Aaron Tveit, though very attractive, has now developed some charming wrinkles, and yet continues to play teenage boys. I feel second hand embarrassment for him and for the network. Were you embarassed by 32-year old Kara Tointon playing Maria in the ITW "The Sound of Music" live? At least Aaron Tveit can actually sing! ;-) |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 29, 2016 16:21:12 GMT
Being shown in the UK on ITV2 a few days later... ENTERTAINMENT: Grease Live On: itv2 HD Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2016 (starting in 5 days) Time: 20:00 to 22:50 (2 hours and 50 minutes long) An exclusive first chance for UK viewers to see the US TV event of the year as a star-studded cast performs the classic musical live in front of a studio audience and millions of viewers at home. After enjoying a summer romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when Sandy transfers to Rydell High. Will the meek and mild Sandy and gang leader Danny get back together despite the derision of their peers? (Editor's Choice, New, Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described) If a lot of people are tuning into this I could open the ShoutBox and host a live chat while it's going on. If you didn't see ShoutBox when we were testing it last week, it's an area on the homepage where you can chat live to other members. Perfect for a running commentary and witty repartee  Anyone interested in that? |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 29, 2016 16:55:22 GMT
That runs the risk of upsetting those who love the movie and those who love the stage show I think that would've happened anyway. |
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Post by viserys on Jan 29, 2016 18:31:45 GMT
Being shown in the UK on ITV2 a few days later... ENTERTAINMENT: Grease Live On: itv2 HD Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2016 (starting in 5 days) Time: 20:00 to 22:50 (2 hours and 50 minutes long) An exclusive first chance for UK viewers to see the US TV event of the year as a star-studded cast performs the classic musical live in front of a studio audience and millions of viewers at home. After enjoying a summer romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when Sandy transfers to Rydell High. Will the meek and mild Sandy and gang leader Danny get back together despite the derision of their peers? (Editor's Choice, New, Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described) If a lot of people are tuning into this I could open the ShoutBox and host a live chat while it's going on. If you didn't see ShoutBox when we were testing it last week, it's an area on the homepage where you can chat live to other members. Perfect for a running commentary and witty repartee Anyone interested in that? I'd be interested - I think chatting live to each other would be fun anyway (I'm too ancient to get the hang of Twitter for this kind of thing) and I could at least hang on for the first act. |
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Post by ali973 on Jan 30, 2016 13:09:31 GMT
My biggest gripe is that Aaron Tveit, though very attractive, has now developed some charming wrinkles, and yet continues to play teenage boys. I feel second hand embarrassment for him and for the network. Were you embarassed by 32-year old Kara Tointon playing Maria in the ITW "The Sound of Music" live? At least Aaron Tveit can actually sing! ;-) I don't know who she is and I didn't watch SOM. Firstly, I'm not into these TV musicals. Secondly, can British TV stop wanting to be American and not mimic what the American did two years before? There's also a difference here, not that I am defending the casting of 32-year old Ms. Tointon (not even knowing what she looks like). Unless I am mistaken, Maria's age is not referenced in the show/tele-play, is it? I think you'll need to do some active thinking to realize how old Maria should be (TBH..I thought of it for a minute..how old should she be? In her 20s?). Whereas anyone knows that Danny Z is probably 17 or so, and though Tveit is a stud, he ain't 17. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 30, 2016 20:51:25 GMT
As I still will not be in London on the 3rd to watch this (I arrive back two days later) I'm assuming this will go to i-Player, right?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 1, 2016 0:44:37 GMT
I'm watching it right now and Aaron Tveit looks so old it's almost grotesque
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Post by mickeyjotheatre on Feb 1, 2016 0:56:48 GMT
Julianne Hough looks just as old so it doesn't matter much as far as I can see.
Vanessa Hudgens is great (especially under the circumstances) but still super miscast as Rizzo.
Aaron Tveit is so under-stretched as Danny it's ridiculous.
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Post by Michael on Feb 1, 2016 2:02:58 GMT
I'm watching, too. Really annoyed by all the ads, and I'm neither sure if the live audience was such a good idea. Way too much screaming for my liking. That apart, I really enjoy it and find neither Julianne Hough nor Aaron Tveit too old. Actually, I quite like Julianne Hough in this after being put off by her performance in the Rock of Ages movie. Think I'll need to wait until the Bluray will be available to watch it without commercial breaks. Edit: Had some sound issues during Hopelessly devoted to you, but Julianne Hough sang it beautifully. Well done |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 2:17:18 GMT
Vanessa Hudgens has been the standout for me so far, and considering what she's going through, she is doing amazingly.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 1, 2016 4:02:23 GMT
This was pretty great. Not a fan of Grease, but at least it isn't as awkward and technically flat as the NBC musicals. Thomas Kail really pulled this one off.
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Post by freckles on Feb 1, 2016 8:05:08 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this on Wednesday. It's not my favourite of musicals, but I'm interested to see how it works with a live audience, as I felt that SOM would have benefitted from one. I know these live tv musicals are an odd enterprise, but to me, a big part of theatre is the audience.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 8:10:40 GMT
Between feedback coming through from my US friends on Twitter and Facebook, I have literally no idea if this was good or not. They all seem relatively united on it being technically impressive, but I'm pretty sure that's not the same thing at all.
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Anyone interested in that? 
