Strange Musicals

Over at the Museum of Hoaxes I kept a list of Strange Musicals, but I think Weird Universe is a better home for it. So far the list includes:

Thalidomide, the Musical
The Elements of Style (an opera based on the Strunk & White style guide)
Fight Club, the Musical
Men are from Mars, Woman are from Venus (the musical)
Jerry Springer, the Opera
An unconfirmed musical based on the Labour Party's 1997 election manifesto

To this list I can add The Fly, an opera that debuted in Paris earlier this month, based on David Cronenberg's 1986 movie (based, in turn, on George Langelaan's 1957 short story), about a man who transforms into a fly due to an accident with a teleportation device. From the NY Times review:

as Mr. Okulitch continues to sing in strong voice, he — or rather Seth — acquires a bulbous, hairy skin as well as an impressive ability to walk upside-down on scaffolding at the back of the stage.

Same thing happens to me if I miss my morning cup of coffee.

(Thanks, Sam Gaines!)

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 09, 2008
Category: Art | Literature | ShowBiz

Comments

Carrie, the musical

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_(musical)

Posted by Mark on 10/10/13 at 08:21 AM

"The Death of Klinghoffer" is an opera about the PLO's Achille Lauro hijacking and the murder (rolled over the side) of wheelchair-bound Leon Klinghoffer. Released in 1991.

Posted by Harry on 10/19/13 at 06:45 PM

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