Our very own Lynnpd was at the red carpet premiere and there she heard the most amazing news: True Blood composer Nathan Barr is writing a True Blood musical for Broadway! Collaborating on this project is singer Lisbeth Scott, known for her Pie Cry song in True Blood.
To AP Barr revealed
“This was something that I pitched to HBO and (show creator) Alan Ball,” said composer Nathan Barr, speaking on the arrivals line at the “True Blood” season premiere Tuesday night in Hollywood. Barr has written the instrumental scores for the series’ entire seven seasons, the last of which debuts Sunday.
Barr said the musical will revolve around protagonist, telepath and waitress Sookie Stackhouse, portrayed in the series by Anna Paquin. But, Barr added, after seven seasons of twists, turns and characters for Sookie, it’s proven a challenge to trim the saga down.
“I think we’re really going to try to return to the roots of the show,” Barr commented.
Barr said he hopes to present a workshop version about a year from now, but he’s not looking beyond that. To say this is “Broadway bound” is premature.
“There’s no guarantees,” the composer warned. “But I think the direction we’re heading in is really exciting.”
