In the stage adaptation of "School of Rock," Principal Mullins sings the heartfelt power ballad 'Where Did the Rock Go?' This baffled audiences, as The Rock isn't particularly hard to find, and can in fact be seen in multiple films per year.
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In "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," the character of Andrey Bolkonsky is a human being, and not a mediocre 2011 drama about the budding romance of two photographers. This is a subtle nod to the fact that Andrey isn't "Here."
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In "Wicked," Elphaba ends the first act with the showstopping number, 'Defying Gravity.' Despite being seen as an anthem of self-empowerment, the song is actually a quiet protest against the selection of the film "Gravity" (2013) as a Best Picture nominee.
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The musical "Falsettos" originally had a spiritual sequel planned with the exceptionally lame title "Basses." The idea was scrapped when Broadway producers realized that would mean finally giving a show more than one leading bass role.
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In "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Claude Frollo vents his sexual frustration in the song 'Hellfire.' This is because the Archdeacon put a parental filter on the Church's WiFi.
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In "Wicked" (2024), the vibrant library is transformed into a dusty arena, and Fiyero stops in the middle of his big dance number to attack... Pedro Pascal? This is a subtle nod to the fact I reentered the wrong theater after using the restroom.
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