[playwrightmo]

I was just wondering if anybody knows of a musical version of Noel Coward's play Private Lives. I know that there is a musical version of Blithe Spirit, and there are some revue musicals based on Coward's songs, but I've never heard of a musical version of Private Lives.

And, if one doesn't exist, how would you react if someone were to write one? I know that some (or almost all) would hate the idea, but I think there is some real potential there. Obviously there are only four characters (yes, I know that there is a fifth, but the maid's role isn't really that large), but Elyot and Amanda could provide some great material. Maybe if it were set up as a song cycle? What do you think?

[Salome]

Martin and Blaine really capturedt he flavor of Coward with High Spirits. plus Coward directed the show. those elements made High Spirits a hit.

I think Private Lives would be a disasterous musical. incidently Blaine and Martin wanted to musicalize Hay Fever instead of Blithe Spirit.
Coward suggested Blithe Spirit as being more "musical' in nature. and as always the Master was correct.

[Marcellus]

There is one song in Private Lives - "Someday I'll Find You". This (and some dialogue) is also used in the farce See How They Run. Private Lives also figures in the plot to Moon Over Buffalo.

[Salome]

actually in act II coward and Gertie sand 2 more coward songs at the piano.