Actress and filmmaker Livia de Paolis takes on the classic childhood story of Peter Pan in her adaptation of Laurie Fox’s novel “The Lost Girls,” a book that imagines what it would have been like for Peter to continue to visit Wendy Darling’s family as promised.
The result is a strange mix of the modern and the magical, and the attempt to bring this fantastical tale into the contemporary world doesn’t work as intended, as least as executed by de Paolis, who directed, wrote the screenplay, and stars in the film.
De Paolis, whose grandfather founded an Italian movie studio in 1938, plays Wendy Darling, the granddaughter of the original Wendy (Vanessa Redgrave), whom Peter first visited and taught to fly. Nana Wendy’s daughter Jane (Joely Richardson) is young Wendy’s mother, though she’s been long missing, and the young girl has been raised by her loving father Clayton.
The result is a strange mix of the modern and the magical, and the attempt to bring this fantastical tale into the contemporary world doesn’t work as intended, as least as executed by de Paolis, who directed, wrote the screenplay, and stars in the film.
De Paolis, whose grandfather founded an Italian movie studio in 1938, plays Wendy Darling, the granddaughter of the original Wendy (Vanessa Redgrave), whom Peter first visited and taught to fly. Nana Wendy’s daughter Jane (Joely Richardson) is young Wendy’s mother, though she’s been long missing, and the young girl has been raised by her loving father Clayton.
- 6/16/2022
- by Katie Walsh
- The Wrap
Just over 63 years ago, Theodor Geisel — better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss — wrote and illustrated a holiday-themed children’s book meant to teach kiddos that Christmas isn’t about spending outrageous sums of money to build a tree-toppling pile of presents; it’s about family, togetherness, and celebrating rebirth at the end of a long year.
So, naturally, “The Grinch” has been adapted a billion times over by every money-hungry corporation out there. It only took nine years for a TV version to hit screens, and that’s before the terrifying Jim Carrey/Ron Howard movie started dominating cable channels every December, or Illumination’s 2018 animated movie sat perched and waiting in Netflix queues for over a year, only to disappear December 4.
But fear not Seuss fans. “The Grinch Musical!” is here to offer two hours of fresh holiday entertainment thanks to NBC’s 2020 adaptation of the 2007 stage production.
So, naturally, “The Grinch” has been adapted a billion times over by every money-hungry corporation out there. It only took nine years for a TV version to hit screens, and that’s before the terrifying Jim Carrey/Ron Howard movie started dominating cable channels every December, or Illumination’s 2018 animated movie sat perched and waiting in Netflix queues for over a year, only to disappear December 4.
But fear not Seuss fans. “The Grinch Musical!” is here to offer two hours of fresh holiday entertainment thanks to NBC’s 2020 adaptation of the 2007 stage production.
- 12/10/2020
- by Ben Travers and Ann Donahue
- Indiewire
NBC marked Thanksgiving by rolling out the first teaser for its upcoming “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical.” Unfortunately, the very brief look at star Matt Morrison’s very campy version of the title character pretty much resulted in social media fingers nervously drumming and people vowing to stop Christmas from coming.
What we’re saying is, the teaser made a lot of people’s hearts shrink two sizes smaller.
Announced two weeks ago, NBC’s two-hour version of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will star Morrison (“Glee”) as The Grinch with Denis O’Hare as the adult version of his dog, Max, Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) as young Max, and newcomer Amelia Minto (“The Lost Girls”) as Cindy-Lou Who. Unlike a lot of previous TV musicals, this one won’t be live (we assume because of Covid), and instead will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London at some point before its Dec.
What we’re saying is, the teaser made a lot of people’s hearts shrink two sizes smaller.
Announced two weeks ago, NBC’s two-hour version of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will star Morrison (“Glee”) as The Grinch with Denis O’Hare as the adult version of his dog, Max, Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) as young Max, and newcomer Amelia Minto (“The Lost Girls”) as Cindy-Lou Who. Unlike a lot of previous TV musicals, this one won’t be live (we assume because of Covid), and instead will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London at some point before its Dec.
- 11/26/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Glee star Matthew Morrison is going green for the holidays this year, as the Tony-nominated performer will lead a new TV musical special based on the classic Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dubbed Dr. Seuss' the Grinch Musical, the special will air on NBC on Dec. 9. Morrison will star as the titular Christmas-stealer, and the show will also co-star Tony winner Denis O'Hare (Big Little Lies) as old Max, Booboo Stewart (Descendents 3) as young Max, and Amelia Minto (The Lost Girls) as Cindy-Lou Who.
"While the pandemic presents some challenges in bringing the stage musical to life, we are putting together a really special show with some crazy, fun, imaginative things going on," Matthew Morrison said of the upcoming musical this week on The Today Show.
"Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we're thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical!
"While the pandemic presents some challenges in bringing the stage musical to life, we are putting together a really special show with some crazy, fun, imaginative things going on," Matthew Morrison said of the upcoming musical this week on The Today Show.
"Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we're thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical!
- 11/11/2020
- by Jeremy Dick
- MovieWeb
Matthew Morrison is set to star in a taped two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” at NBC, which will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London and air next month.
The “Glee” alum will play the curmudgeonly Grinch himself for the televised musical adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which will air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
Per NBC, “Dr. Seuss’ famous book tells the story of a reclusive Grinch who plotted from his cave atop snowy Mt. Crumpit to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. Then on Christmas Eve, disguised as Santa Claus and enlisting his loyal dog Max as a reindeer, the Grinch traveled to Who-ville to scoop up the Whos’ gifts and decorations. Much to his surprise on Christmas morning, the Whos were unfazed and celebrated the holiday with a heartwarming display of joy and love.”
Along with Morrison, NBC’s “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
The “Glee” alum will play the curmudgeonly Grinch himself for the televised musical adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which will air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
Per NBC, “Dr. Seuss’ famous book tells the story of a reclusive Grinch who plotted from his cave atop snowy Mt. Crumpit to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. Then on Christmas Eve, disguised as Santa Claus and enlisting his loyal dog Max as a reindeer, the Grinch traveled to Who-ville to scoop up the Whos’ gifts and decorations. Much to his surprise on Christmas morning, the Whos were unfazed and celebrated the holiday with a heartwarming display of joy and love.”
Along with Morrison, NBC’s “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
- 11/10/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
NBC is inviting the Grinch to share its holiday season: The network will air a two-hour production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! on December 9. Staged at the Troubadour Theatre in London, the musical production will star Glee‘s Matthew Morrison as the small-hearted Grinch and Denis O’Hare as his hapless mutt Max played on Broadway during the holiday seasons of 2006 and 2007.
In the NBC version, the Cindy-Lou Who character will be played by young newcomer Amelia Minto. Producers have also assembled an ensemble of musical theater actors from London’s West End to complete the cast.
“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBC Entertainment. “This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy.”
The staging is by director Max Webster, and Julia Knowles directs for television. Additional script material is by Simon Nye, with sets by designer Peter Bingemann.
Previous musicals staged in recent years by NBC The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
Though Morrison became a household name on Glee, he has an extensive stage background, including roles in Broadway’s Footloose, Hairspray, and The Light in the Piazza. More recently, Morrison starred as J.M. Barrie in the Broadway musical Finding Neverland. Additional TV credits include The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy and American Horror Story: 1984. Morrison is represented by Podwall Entertainment, ICM Partners and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical is presented in association with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Running Subway, produced by Penny Lane Entertainment Television and Simon Friend Entertainment. Lee Connolly, Simon Friend, Joshua Rosenblum and James Sanna serve as executive producers. Morrison also serves as a producer on the telecast.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! will air on NBC Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt from the Troubadour Theatre in London.
The musical event was announced this morning on the Today show:
.@NBC will air a two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical” on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. pic.twitter.com/S6nVKWP9rl
— Today (@TODAYshow) November 10, 2020...
In the NBC version, the Cindy-Lou Who character will be played by young newcomer Amelia Minto. Producers have also assembled an ensemble of musical theater actors from London’s West End to complete the cast.
“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBC Entertainment. “This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy.”
The staging is by director Max Webster, and Julia Knowles directs for television. Additional script material is by Simon Nye, with sets by designer Peter Bingemann.
Previous musicals staged in recent years by NBC The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
Though Morrison became a household name on Glee, he has an extensive stage background, including roles in Broadway’s Footloose, Hairspray, and The Light in the Piazza. More recently, Morrison starred as J.M. Barrie in the Broadway musical Finding Neverland. Additional TV credits include The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy and American Horror Story: 1984. Morrison is represented by Podwall Entertainment, ICM Partners and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical is presented in association with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Running Subway, produced by Penny Lane Entertainment Television and Simon Friend Entertainment. Lee Connolly, Simon Friend, Joshua Rosenblum and James Sanna serve as executive producers. Morrison also serves as a producer on the telecast.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! will air on NBC Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt from the Troubadour Theatre in London.
The musical event was announced this morning on the Today show:
.@NBC will air a two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical” on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. pic.twitter.com/S6nVKWP9rl
— Today (@TODAYshow) November 10, 2020...
- 11/10/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The coronavirus pandemic might be keeping theater’s lights dimmed, but the year won’t be entirely without musicals: NBC announced Tuesday that it will stage a holiday production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!, with Glee‘s Matthew Morrison filling the title role.
Unlike NBC’s previous musicals, The Grinch will not be performed live. Rather, the two-hour production will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London and will air on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8/7c.
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Unlike NBC’s previous musicals, The Grinch will not be performed live. Rather, the two-hour production will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London and will air on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8/7c.
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- 11/10/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Matthew Morrison is set to star as the Grinch in a two-hour production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical on NBC this December.
The theatrical event, set to air on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., will be taped at London’s Troubadour Theatre.
In addition to Morrison, who will play the curmudgeonly lead character, cast members include Denis O’Hare as old Max, Booboo Stewart as young Max and newcomer Amelia Minto as Cindy-Lou Who.
The cast will be rounded out by musical theater actors from London’s West End.
“In what has been an extremely challenging year for us ...
The theatrical event, set to air on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., will be taped at London’s Troubadour Theatre.
In addition to Morrison, who will play the curmudgeonly lead character, cast members include Denis O’Hare as old Max, Booboo Stewart as young Max and newcomer Amelia Minto as Cindy-Lou Who.
The cast will be rounded out by musical theater actors from London’s West End.
“In what has been an extremely challenging year for us ...
- 11/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Matthew Morrison is set to star as the Grinch in a two-hour production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical on NBC this December.
The theatrical event, set to air on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., will be taped at London’s Troubadour Theatre.
In addition to Morrison, who will play the curmudgeonly lead character, cast members include Denis O’Hare as old Max, Booboo Stewart as young Max and newcomer Amelia Minto as Cindy-Lou Who.
The cast will be rounded out by musical theater actors from London’s West End.
“In what has been an extremely challenging year for us ...
The theatrical event, set to air on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., will be taped at London’s Troubadour Theatre.
In addition to Morrison, who will play the curmudgeonly lead character, cast members include Denis O’Hare as old Max, Booboo Stewart as young Max and newcomer Amelia Minto as Cindy-Lou Who.
The cast will be rounded out by musical theater actors from London’s West End.
“In what has been an extremely challenging year for us ...
- 11/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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