Arguably one of the worst movies of all time, Cocktail celebrated its 20th anniversary this weekend (at the T.G.I. Friday’s in Penn Station, of course).   And happy birthday - it’s being made into a musical.

The adaptation is being written by the writer of the original book and film, Heywood Gould.  He couldn’t make it bad enough the first time around, so he’s trying again evidently.  Producer Marty Richards (Chicago) is writing the score.

They haven’t made any casting decisions yet, but it’s hard to see Tom Cruise slinging drinks again.  Unless he were to play the part of Doug, his character’s mentor.  But guess who they like for the musical?  Katie Holmes.   She got awful reviews for her singing and dancing part on Eli Stone, but hey.  Maybe she’ll improve….

Photo Source:  TD.com

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