Broadwayworld tells us that the Spice Girls' back catalogue is being lined up as the next big jukebox musical. Many will groan. But many more will go and see it.
It begs the question, how many more pop catalogues are there left that can be turned into commercially viable musicals? There has to be limiting factors. For starters there has to be a solid fan base, willing and able to make a trip to the theatre (so not too rock 'n' roll). Secondly, there needs to be enough material to make up an evening's entertainment. That means at least a dozen hit songs. By my reckoning that there are only a small number of potential jukebox musicals left:
Forever the Young One - the Cliff Richard musical
Hello, Yellow Brick Road - the Elton John musical
Desperately Seeking Something - the Madonna musical
When Irish Guys are Smiling - the Westlife musical
Retirement Plan - the Girls Aloud musical
I'd give 'em 5 more years. Tops.
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