You never know what to say at times like these. Michael Jackson dead at 50 years old, and about to start a comeback tour in London….

Of course, we look all over the internet and television for some answers and some explanation and we never find anything that satisfies.

It’s times like these I’m glad we have instant messanger to talk to our friends and family. And I’m especially glad for youtube to help relive those days when I put on my black leotard, pink tights and “Get in Shape Girl” leg warmers and danced with Michael.

Smooth Criminal was maybe my favorite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJGA3SCH8E8:

Okay - I always thought he was saying “Eddie are you okay?”

The good news is that even awful ideas can get us all strangely excited! Julie Taymor is going to be directing 2010’s Spider Man the Musical! You know her from the Lion King, Across the Universe, and other more illustrious and intelligent fair.  Music and lyrics come care of Bono and the Edge (um, yeah. I just said it). Gossip on the street is that she’s getting 40 million dollars towards special effects and people will be flocking for tickets instead of continuing to spend $125 per ticket for Wicked (it’s on YOU TUBE, people!).

I’m thinking this is a job for Zac Effron. Or can we safely assume that Tobey Maguire can sing? Then again, maybe we should just go the safe route and give it to someone who’ll slam dunk it - yes…I’m speaking of the HUGH Jackman.

Does anyone think this is totally ridiculous? Or am I being toooo New York? Maybe this will be the next “Cats!” Are there any other great comic’s that would make great musicals?  I’m thinking of past post - Sense and Sizeability; the Musical! [Read more →]