Regina Spektor Writing Music for a Broadway Musical Based On Sleeping Beauty

Are You More Likely to See a Broadway Show If a Famous Musician Is Behind It?

September 18, 2009

Regina Spektor is headed to the Great White Way! It was announced yesterday that the famous songstress will be creating the score for a new Broadway musical inspired by Sleeping Beauty.

As a Spektor fan, this news makes perfect sense to me. Her unique brand of musical whimsy — with just a tinge of darker themes — is a great fit for the beloved fairytale. The show will reportedly be ready for the 2010-2011 Broadway season, but they're also talking about doing shows outside of Manhattan to spread the love.

I'm obviously for it, but I want to hear what you guys think about Spektor's new gig. With more and more artists helping pen musicals — i.e., Bono and The Edge doing the upcoming theatrical version of Spider-Man or Elton John doing Billy Elliot — does their involvement make you more likely to buy tickets?

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californiagirlx7 3 years 35 weeks

Wow this sounds perfect! I would love to see a Broadway musical that was inspired by Sleeping Beauty and was composed by Regina Spektor.

lizlee89 3 years 35 weeks

I love Broadway and I know that the composer of course makes a big difference - I would definitely watch a show composed by Regina Spektor; especially one for which she is so perfectly suited! But this is kind of a misleading question - I wouldn't watch a Broadway play/musical just because the composer is famous, but because it sounds interesting and/or because I like the musician and I think they will do a good job on the music...

tellmemorex2 3 years 35 weeks

Mhmm. I love me some Regina Spektor.

psterling 3 years 35 weeks

I'd be more inclined if the musician was someone I absolutely love- like Regina Spektor! Sounds FABULOUS! That seems like a really great match too.

Zivanod 3 years 35 weeks

I am a big fan of Broadway and often go down to NYC to see new shows of interest. Although the composer/cast isn't as important as a good score/book would be, I can be more interested in checking something out if I like someone associated with the production. For instance, I am really excited about The Addams Family on Broadway because I would love to see Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane on Broadway, but if the music sucks ... I'm not spending $100+ to see it.

ilanac13 3 years 35 weeks

probably - yes. i've seen a lot of broadway shows in my life since i've always lived in/around NYC and i think that now i'm more likely to go if there's some tied to the production. is that bad?

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