Divorce: The Musical
Released >> April 19th, 2002
Official Site >>
Here
Director/Writer/Producer >> Steven Dworman
Distributor >> Dworman Entertainment
Production Company >> Twilight Productions
Total US Gross >> $23,144
Budget >> $1.5 Million
Lauren's Role >> Bob's First Love
Length >> 86 Minutes (Including Nine Musical Numbers)
Synopsis >> "Divorced father Bob Weber has been embroiled in a ten-year custody battle for his daughter Chelsea. His ex-wife has brainwashed Chelsea into believing that Bob abandoned her and her mother. After getting the perspective of a new judge, Bob is granted trial custody of 14-year old Chelsea for the summer. She is not happy about the arrangement and wants nothing to do with her father; locking herself in her room she listens to show tunes all day. Bob's therapist suggests that he produce a musical for his daughter to star in. To help them work out their interpersonal issues, the subject of the show will be divorce and it will feature a cast of children."
Cast
Bob Weber >> Steven Dworman
Jane >> Amy Lyndon
Tanya Levy >> Kehli O'Byrne
Sara Wasterman >> Heidi Krmer
Chelsea >> Anneliese van der Pol
Teenage Bob Weber >> Kevin Sateri
Bob's First Love >> Lauren Frost
Reviews >>
Variety,
Divorce Mag,
LA Weekly.
Articles >>
DealMemo.com
Facts
>> The film apparently only ran on one screen when it was released.
>> Steven Dworman, the director/writer/producer/star of the film, sold part of his advertising business to finance "Divorce: The Musical."
>> Lauren was actually considered for the lead role of "Chelsea," but was given the role of "Bob's First Love." The actress who got the role? Fellow Disney Channel star, Anneliese van der Pol who plays "Chelsea" on "That's So Raven."