Warbler said:

DominicCobb said:

The reason is because there are recorded performances of the actual musical.

I have seen any, and I am certain none exist of the broadway cast. Yeah, they did those concerts, but that was just them up on stage in costume singing the songs. They were not actual performances of the show.

Sorry, I was unaware. Still, I feel the movie is not obligated to show the play exactly as is just because there is no recorded performance of the play itself.

DominicCobb said:

And, yeah, some actors can make the change from stage to screen, I'm not saying they can't. But stage and screen acting are fundamentally different. When you're on stage, your acting towards the back of the house. When your on screen, your acting towards the camera that's right in front of you. That's a different type of acting.

Sorry, not buying it. Give me one instance of someone who was great on stage, who reprized a stage role on the screen that didn't work.

Not buying what? Stage and screen acting are different and that is a fact. I assume you're not buying that they can't make that switch. Well, unfortunately, I am not well versed in theater history, though I do remember, when I saw this film, actually, my aunt, a huge broadway fan (and a part-time stage actress herself) was talking about someone who wasn't able to make that transition. Yeah, I know, it doesn't really matter because I don't have a name, but I am certain she knew what she was talking about, and that there are others.

Think about silent film actors. I think it's actually a similar situation. It was a different type of acting, and almost none of the silent film stars successfully crossed into talkies.