links for 2005-01-24- January 24, 2005 Why is Oscar silent on musicals (The Advocate) Op-ed piece by the producer of a 2004 film musical, complaining that the Academy isn't offering a Musical Score Oscar despite having five potential nominees for the first time in years. I think it's fair to retire a category if the quality isn't there. (categories: film musicals oscars) The Sweet Spell of Musical Success (New York Times) Lengthy feature on the creation of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", William...http://www.mermaniac.com/archives/002360.html links for 2005-01-12- January 12, 2005 WriterDirector Bill Condon Readies Dreamgirls for the Big Screen (Broadway.com Buzz) With the right casting, this could be brilliant. Condon wrote the screenplay for Chicago. (categories: broadway film music musicals theater film-musicals) Photo Preview: Monty Python's SPAMALOT (BroadwayWorld.com) Photos from the new musical, the one sure thing of the season. (categories: broadway music musicals ny theater film-to-broadway)http://www.mermaniac.com/archives/002359.html |