Meat Loaf in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the Musical

[Di]

I went over to All That Chat during my lunch, good gosh it has been a while since I have visited there.

Pretty interesting discussion on CCBB.

Here is a shortened excerpt from one discussion...

"As for Meat Loaf, however... I cannot see it. The Child Catcher has always been on the thin side.... Richard O'Brien originated the role on the stage in London, and he's tall and thin as a rail... and was properly menacing. As in the film, the character dances around on the stage while singing his one song (new to the stage production). Anyone know how well Meat Loaf can dance?"

Will leave the link but these discussions tend to go fast over there and off the board in just days....
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/alltha...e.php?id=67254

I know the new Child Catcher in London, Wayne Sleep, was a dancer with the Royal Ballet... but I honestly cannot remember the role being heavily dance inclined. More like a bunch of prancing around I believe. And this is also correct in that the character has only one song, but certainly they can adapt the role for Meat's talents.

But get this, "according to "Parade" magazine, Dick Van Dyke was asked to play Grandfather Potts but didn't want to take on a long Broadway run. "

Woe is me!!! I would LOVE to see him on stage! Add in Michael Ball (who also reportedly did not want to spend a large amount of time on this side of the pond) and I might have needed to rent a vacation home for a couple of weeks.

Di

[needmoremeat]

Originally Posted by Pudding

Yeah, after what he did to Dance Of The Vampires I'd love to see Michael Crawford as well Preferably down a dark alley with a shovel in my hand

Pud

Here here! I'll bring a pointy stick!

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by Pudding

I heard the producers of the show are also in talks with Michael Jackson to play the Child Catcher But will not make a decision until the outcome of his court case.

Pud

I heard they were also talking to Boy George ... but Michael Jackson
Vicki

[Di]

Originally Posted by Vickip

I heard they were also talking to Boy George ... but Michael Jackson
Vicki

Boy George?

Holy Cow

But Vicki... I think you have naught to worry on Michael Jackson being added to this production. He has already been tried for the role.

Di
... off to do a search on Boy George now....

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by Di

Boy George?

Holy Cow

But Vicki... I think you have naught to worry on Michael Jackson being added to this production. He has already been tried for the role.

Di
... off to do a search on Boy George now....

Right you are about Michael Jackson
But I actually see Boy George doing it .....
Vicki

[Di]

Originally Posted by Vickip

Right you are about Michael Jackson
But I actually see Boy George doing it .....
Vicki

*Di has an evil moment*

Can’cha just see him shuffle-dancing across the stage in a long black frock and big black hat, peeking out at the audience from under his lashes and singing to the hiding children in Vulgaria... “Do you really want to hurt me… Do you really want to make me cryyyyiiyy?”

*Bad Di*
… who really really tried not to… and thinks perhaps they should stick with Meat. hehe

[Deb]

Originally Posted by Pudding

I saw the show earlier this year as well when I did my big trip back to the UK.

I always thought the part of the child catcher requires more of a skinny weedy looking person but I suppose anyone could do the role. The part of the child catcher was played by Lionel Blair and he did a great job. The child catcher isn't in the show in the first half from what I remember and he doesn't sing that many songs. In fact the child catcher isn't in the show much at all, so anyone wanting to see Meat in most of the show will be very dissappointed. When the child catcher does come on stage though he is a scene stealer, so this would probably suit Meat down to the ground.

If Meat does do the show and anyone does go to see it, don't be surprised if Meat gets booed and hissed while on stage, that's meant to happen. The child catcher isn't a nice character and it isn't a direct reflection towards Meat Loaf, just play along.

Pud

well a skinny weed puts Wacko in the running lol. I'd love to see Meat in the role though. Looks like the theatre is the way to go for Meat and the band lately. Keb, we could be busy