TheForce.Net - Your Daily Dose of Star Wars
[TF.N Main] [Contact Us]
[Celebration - Main]
[More...]
[Star Wars Celebration Japan]

[Star Wars Celebration Europe]

[Star Wars Celebration 4]

[Star Wars Celebration 3]

[Star Wars Celebration 2]

[Star Wars Celebration 1]

[Popular Stories]
SW In The Men Who Stare At Goats

Cynthia Narcisi's Trading Card Workshop

TFN Reviews SW Battlefront: Elite Squadron

Verizon Droid Meets Star Wars

TCW UK Comic Writers Interview

Joe Schreiber Signing In Tulsa, OK

TCW Season 1 Now At PlayStation Store

New Release Date For The Complete Vader

[Jedi Council Forums]
The Official Celebration Horror Stories... post/complain here

Beauties at C3

Sorry, have to ask: Who else is STILL sick from CIII Imperial Influenza?

The Appreciation Thread: Thank fellow C3'ers for acts of kindness

Where to hold C4 poll

Suggestions for C4
[Poll]
There are no polls
currently operating
in this sector.
Please check
back soon.

View Poll Archives


C3: 'Star Wars: The Musical Edition' Review

Posted By Britany on April 25, 2005

Tony writes:

After seeing the reviews of the 'Star Wars in 30 Minutes' and the 'One Man Star Wars Trilogy' (which were both brilliantly hilarious!), I was dismayed not to see a review of 'Star Wars: The Musical Edition'. So, I've decided to correct that oversight.

This immensely funny production begins with a very reasonable facimile of The Flanneled One telling us of the origins of the show and how they would endeavor to bring us the most entertaining specticle that copyright laws protecting parody would allow. And then we were off! The lights went down, and when they came up, The Flanneled One was standing center stage holding a cue card that read, Star Wars... He proceded to drop them one at a time, each one with a line from the opening crawl. About halfway through came a card that read, "blah, blah, blah" followed up with, "You already know all of this". And so we began...

Highlights fo the show included Obi wan comparing the Force to a soundtrack, and launches into, "The Music of the Knight". One of my favorite scenes was when Luke and Obi encountered Ponda Boba and Dr. E in the Cantina. Only they substituted Jar Jar for Ponda. As Kenobi steps in to save Luke, Jar Jar shouts, "OBI!!", only to get his arm cut off. Then as he lies moaning on the ground and trying to get up, Obi thrusts his saber between the Gungan's ears for good measure, much to the delight of the crowd.

No musical was safe either. From "The Phantom of the Opera" to "HMS Pinafore" to "Madame Butterfly", this brilliant troop skewered some of the best musical theater numbers known. "Tonight" from "West Side Story" was used to punctuate the climactic space battle, with the Rebels and Imperials alternating lyrics. My personal favorite song and dance number was the trio of stormtroopers doing a kick line and singing "There Ain't Nothinn Like a Name" ( a parody of "There Ain't Nothing Like a Dame" from "South Pacific").

I wish I could give you more specifics, but I am trying to keep from mixing up the musical with the 30 minutes show. Both were wonderful! If they hold a Celebration 4 for the 30th aniversary (fingers crossed), make sure you take time out of waiting in line for your exclusive figures (10.5 hours for me on Thursday) to catch BOTH of these brilliant shows.


He also adds news for fans of the 'One Man Star Wars Trilogy':

On a related note, the gentleman who did the One Man Show said that he is working on the prequels and hopes to have a 2 hour Saga Edition together within the year!



[Send Transmission...] email this story [Talk Back...] discuss in forums

[Celebration - News Archives]
Possible Celebration V News
Posted By Chris on November 2, 2009:
Updated! Another article on Orlando

Celebration V Logo Revealed...Sort Of
Posted By Chris on September 22, 2009:
UPDATE: 501st member discovery

Possible Celebration V News
Posted By Chris on September 21, 2009:
Info regarding Orlando's bid for CV

Some Celebration V Tidbits
Posted By Justin on September 8, 2009:
Sansweet sheds some light at Dragon-Con

Win A Trip For 4 To CV?
Posted By Mike on September 5, 2009:
So says a banner at a costume website...

SDCC: Celebration V Confirmed For 2010?
Posted By Justin on July 24, 2009:
Updated! Yes in 2010 - no date/location yet

Star Wars Celebration 10 Yr. Anniversary
Posted By Dustin on May 3, 2009:
Updated! Take a look back...

Remembering Celebration I
Posted By Justin on May 1, 2009:
The conclusion to SW.com's coverage

Celebration I Soundbites: McCaig & Biggar
Posted By Justin on April 30, 2009:
Part III in the audio series on SW.com

Celebration I Soundbites: Nick Dudman 2
Posted By Justin on April 28, 2009:
The second audio clip from SW.com

A Look Back At SW Celebration I
Posted By Justin on April 28, 2009:
Coverage on SW.com continues

Celebration I Soundbites: Episode I
Posted By Mike on April 28, 2009:
With creature effects supervisor Nick Dudman

Celebration I: Party Like It's 1999
Posted By Justin on April 27, 2009:
Looking back at Star Wars Celebration I

Star Wars Fest 2009 In Torino, Italy
Posted By Mike on April 14, 2009:
Next week with numerous SW guests!

RCA Dome Is Imploded
Posted By Dustin on December 21, 2008:
One step closer to Celebration 5...

Celebration Japan Coverage On G4
Posted By Dustin on August 14, 2008:
One and 1/2 hours of Celebration Japan!

Exclusive Ralph McQuarrie Book Available At SWShop
Posted By Jay on August 11, 2008:
A Celebration Japan exclusive, now available!

[StarWarsShop.com]
[TF.N Newsletter]
Enter Email Address:
Find Out More...
[All Posters]
Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
AllPosters.com
Search For Posters, Cardboard Stand-Ups & T-Shirts!
[Rebelscum.com - Star Wars Collecting]
[TheForce.Net - FanFilms]
[TheForce.Net - FanForce] [TheForce.Net - Fan Art]
[More News...]
TheForce.Net - Your Daily Dose of Star Wars
THEFORCE.NET IS NOT ENDORSED BY LUCASFILM, LTD. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER. © 2009 COPYRIGHT TF.N, LLC
The Galaxy is Listening
[TF.N Main] [TF.N FAQ] [Contact Us]