Things the World Does Not Need Want: Recession Edition

Did I like Katie Holmes in All My Sons? No. Do I want to see her in the musical version of Finding Neverland? No! Do we need Katie Holmes in another Broadway show? Unfortunately, much as it pains me to say so, maybe we do. All My Sons is one of the few shows that has done really well in spite of hard times, and if it takes Katie Holmes to get the butts in the seats... well... then... ugh, maybe we do need her, even if we don't want her.

Update: I have to add this delightful video of "Ms. Josephine Potter" singing On My Own. Thanks, Clint!

Things the World Does Not Need: "Please God, No!" Edition

"It’s a dream that I want to achieve in the future."

Those, my friends, are the words of Mariah Carey (remember her? She starred in Glitter, pictured above?), in reference to the possibility of her performing a London production of The Prince and the Showgirl, to which she owns the rights. Please Mimi, please don't bring your emancipation to the stage! Say it with me, "Please God, No!"

Things the World Does Not Need: Weissler Edition

From Playbill:

Weissler is currently developing The Band Wagon, based on the classic MGM film; and Clueless, an adaptation of the hit 1995 Paramount movie.

Something tells me Barry Weissler has logged many hours checking out Alicia Silverstone's teenaged ass in Clueless, hence this grand idea.

things the world does not need

Here is something Broadway doesn't need: A musical adaptation of AMERICAN PSYCHO. Yes, folks, it's true, the macabre thriller is in development for the bright lights of Broadway! I'm picturing How to Succeed meets Chess meets Dance of the Vampires, and that's not a pretty picture. High hopes for a big tap number about high-quality business cards, and a sweet serenade titled "Hey Paul!"

What else does the world NOT NEED? Oh, how about a television show based on 10 Things I Hate About You? Seriously. Casting notices went out yesterday. Blargh!