> > At the after-show cast party in Budapest, some of us DID
> > mention to Steve Rinkoff that, if a London production or a
> > film adaptation eventually happens, we would hope that
> > they go back to using the full versions of all of Jim's
> > songs. However, he said Jim's camp really has no
> > influence on these decisions, which are generally made by
> > the producers and predicated on budgetary considerations
> > (which sort of sucks!).
>
> If a film was to be made of the musical, there's no way
> full length versions of each song will be in it. The show
> is 2 1/2 to 3 hours long, that'll need to be cut to about
> 2 hours.
>
Motion Pictures can endure longer lengths. Not just that, but this may be an avenue where Jim's control could be gained, rather than lost, if he wants it. Theater producers and film producers rarely eat at the same tables.
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