When the Movie Just isn't enough

Heath Ledger’s Brokeback Mountain legacy continues in the only way that makes sense: as an opera.  The premiere is slated at the New York City Opera House in 2013, but people are already salivating for the composing of Charles Wuorinen.  Just when the love story between two sexy cowboys in a handsome landscape is forgotten, you’ll have a chance to see a Jake Gyllenhall look-alike singing tenor.  Or, who knows, maybe Jake Gyllenhall was surprise us by busting out his operatic voice.

You thought things were bad enough when Legally Blond became a musical.  I guess Brokeback Mountain was a little too high class for Broadway crowds.  You need to toast Ang Lee with a glass of champagne during intermission. 

For this one you won’t even have to turn on your subtitles.  Try to picture it with me.  Paper trees, papier mache mountains, and a herd of cattle on stage.  Maybe Annie Proulx will make a guest appearance as the narrator.  Everyone deserves their day at the opera.