The Next American Girl Movie Will Be a Musical

I have read multiple articles and have had quiet a few readers tip me off to rumors that the next American Girl movie will be about Julie and will be a musical.

Here is a quote from Reelzchannel via the Complete Guide to American Girl Doll Collecting:

At a recent press day for Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas confirmed that there are indeed plans for more American Girl movies in the pipeline.

The next American Girl to see her story make it to film? Julie Albright. “We are developing the Julie character,” Goldsmith-Thomas said, “and we’re doing her as a musical, as a high school musical.”

We’re going to have all those great songs from the ’70s,” she continued. “Julie: An American Girl Musical. It’s [set] in San Francisco.”

The movie is just in outline form as of now, so Goldsmith-Thomas was unable to confirm much more about it, but she did say the music will include both original songs written for the movie as well as music from the 1970s, and that they intend to do more open auditions like they did for Kit Kittredge. “Oh, you betcha,” she said.

This should be fun!

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by Char
Filed under: American Girl, Movies

86 Responses to “The Next American Girl Movie Will Be a Musical”

  1. Ellie, on July 23rd, 2008 at 6:07 am Said:

    Firstie!
    I really wanted Kirsten’s movie next :(

  2. AG Fan 4ever, on July 23rd, 2008 at 7:46 am Said:

    AWESOME! MAYBE I WILL SEE IT.

  3. Doll Clothes Gal, on July 23rd, 2008 at 9:18 am Said:

    Great - my family love musicals. My 10 year old daughter wrote her own review of the Kit movie on our blog:

    http://www.emilycompanies.com/americandollclothes/2008/07/02/emilys-film-review-kit-kettredge-an-american-girl/

  4. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:36 am Said:

    Awesome possum!! I could possibly be Julie! I want to so badly. But I have a friend named Beth (not the blind one) who is an amazing actress and writer AND dancer. I hope she gets a part!

  5. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am Said:

    hey is anyone on

  6. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am Said:

    so Char, did you get my email

  7. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:41 am Said:

    hey, everyone! we (zoe and i) need more viewers on our site!! just click on our name, read our contact info, and you can ask to be part of the club!

  8. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:42 am Said:

    because I just found out that AG has something new

  9. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:42 am Said:

    im gonna email them rite now

  10. Jessica, on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:45 am Said:

    ok i said that my doll has split ends thats all lol

  11. Ashleigh, on July 23rd, 2008 at 5:14 pm Said:

    jess u have said u could play the part of everydolll we talk bout lol, im excited but it, id audition ive got a resume and headshot

  12. Sienna C., on July 24th, 2008 at 1:20 pm Said:

    kool im looking forward to the next movie

  13. Sara, on July 24th, 2008 at 4:30 pm Said:

    i wanna audition! but i’d be really nervous. i could be Joy cuz im deaf, and she’s deaf! i sorta talk funny too… heya Anna! don’t forget about piczo! oh! cool news! they’re making Joy as Julie’s other BFFL! YAY!

  14. Ashleigh, on July 24th, 2008 at 9:17 pm Said:

    sara whered ya hear tht? i forget what joy looks like too. Sara can u tell us where you heard that they r making joy?

  15. Sienna, on July 24th, 2008 at 10:30 pm Said:

    ok im officially back 2 life rotfl

  16. kelsi, on July 25th, 2008 at 8:12 am Said:

    wow i cant wait to see this!!

  17. Zoe, on July 25th, 2008 at 8:15 am Said:

    Jessica! your head is in the way WAY clouds! 1.) They DONT have open auditions for Julie, only for tiny parts 2.) You have to go to the AG place to audition, your pretty far away, besides, I doubt your mom would let you 3.) There are thousands of girls who try out for the same roll as you.

  18. Ashleigh, on July 25th, 2008 at 10:06 am Said:

    ill be gone all day if sara comes on ask were she heard they were making julies friend joy

  19. Sara, on July 25th, 2008 at 7:18 pm Said:

    they’re possibly making her for the Julie movie. she has reddish brown hair (kinda short), brown eyes, and light skin with a sprinkle of freckles across her nose. i know this cuz im looking at the illustrations very closely (this is what you do in order to become an artist). i figured out what i wanna do with my life, and that’s being a photographer/artist. i love graphic designing with my computer!

  20. Sara, on July 25th, 2008 at 7:19 pm Said:

    actually her eyes are green-blue. sorry it’s a bit fuzzy!

  21. Gale, on July 25th, 2008 at 7:41 pm Said:

    I like musicals. High School Musical was OK, but I much prefer the old ones from the ’40’s, ’50’s, and ’60’s. Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and the old Fred and Ginger movies from the ’30’s. The list goes on, and on, and on……..

    :)

  22. Ashleigh, on July 26th, 2008 at 9:19 am Said:

    I’m going to voice lessons soon and after I’m going to a Jonas Brothers concert! We have lawn seats though. :(

  23. Sienna, on July 26th, 2008 at 12:32 pm Said:

    coolio ash, i saw the JB’s when i went to the Hannah M 2 concert.

  24. Sienna, on July 26th, 2008 at 10:43 pm Said:

    gale, have u seen mamma mia? its pretty good!

  25. Sienna, on July 26th, 2008 at 10:46 pm Said:

    ON the topic which has been posted (i tend 2 wander, far far away lol) not sure how this will turn out. ag is just getting so huge! i mean musicals, movies, whats next?? 4 foot dolls?

  26. Sienna, on July 26th, 2008 at 10:47 pm Said:

    ^ sorry the 4 foot doll thing was dumb, lol. im in a dumb mood. :) nuthin makes sense. :)

  27. Ashleigh, on July 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am Said:

    i saw mamma mia it rocked

  28. Anna, on July 27th, 2008 at 10:38 am Said:

    Sara I am officially back on my piczo! :)

  29. Sienna, on July 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am Said:

    yeah i know ashleigh!! it was AWESOME!

  30. Diana, on July 27th, 2008 at 12:34 pm Said:

    so what do you do if you wannag et a part in the movie?

  31. Zoe, on July 27th, 2008 at 5:42 pm Said:

    You can’t get a big role at the open audition. The roles of the main characters will already be taken. However you can get a small part. They might even begin casting the main roles really soon, so don’t get your hopes up if you want the part of Julie, Joy or whatever.

    I was also thinking that since they always make a bff doll with the movie, that it is possible they make Joy!!! She would be SO cute!

    I just got back home 2day! I am SO relieved! Home-cooking, my own room and bed and most of all…. I GET TO SEE MY PUPPY!!!!

  32. Sara, on July 27th, 2008 at 8:17 pm Said:

    Yeah, I know about that (the parts that no one might be able to get). But I’ll try to audition. Hopefully I might get the part of Joy! All I need is to dye my hair a light brown. But someone else might get the part. Glad to have you back on piczo Anna! Can’t wait to talk to you and Lola!

  33. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 9:49 am Said:

    OK, just don’t get your hopes up

  34. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 11:28 am Said:

    I’m bored

  35. Jessica, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:03 pm Said:

    Ok Zoe btw its gr8 to hear from u again! :)

  36. Jessica, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:04 pm Said:

    Monkey.
    Monkey Chunky.
    Monkey Chunky Funky.
    Monkey Chunky Funky Hunky.
    Monkey Chunky Funky Hunky Skunky!
    :P

  37. Jessica, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:06 pm Said:

    Hey, Beth is over!
    Hey, you guys! I’m so excited, because I get to go to Walt Disney World with my mom!! It’ll be awesome possum, in the words of Jessica :) So yeah. I’m spending the week here, because mom’s on a business trip, so it’ll be tons o fun! :D :D

  38. Ellie, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:22 pm Said:

    I haven’t been on in a while :) It’s been like 3 WHOLE days ;)

  39. Ellie, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:26 pm Said:

    Maybe it was more… :P

  40. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:58 pm Said:

    That’s cool, Beth!

  41. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:58 pm Said:

    Crud, I just missed ya, Jess

  42. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:59 pm Said:

    Can’t wait 2 c ya. We’ve gotsta talk soon

  43. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 1:59 pm Said:

    I might start writing a new story, but i’ve got writer’s block

  44. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 2:00 pm Said:

    Mayb i’ll write a story for my JLU

  45. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 2:06 pm Said:

    I hope they make a Joy doll cuz I look sorta like her! I think there is three possibilities though. 1.) There will be no new doll in the collection 2.) They’ll make a Joy doll 3.) Gulp. They’ll make a TJ doll!!! They make boy bitty twins, so why not a boy AG?

  46. Sara, on July 28th, 2008 at 2:17 pm Said:

    We should get a Joy doll! People need to know what it’s like to be different from others, like people who are blind, deaf, mute, and so on. I think that a Joy doll would be beneficial to the company, don’t you?

  47. Ellie, on July 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm Said:

    I think they should make a Joy doll too!

  48. Ellie, on July 28th, 2008 at 2:48 pm Said:

    I haven’t read the Julie books, so I don’t know much about her (besides what I’ve read on here) but from what I’ve heard she would be a great addition!

  49. Zoe, on July 28th, 2008 at 3:03 pm Said:

    Yes she would!

  50. Sara, on July 29th, 2008 at 6:32 am Said:

    Oh you betcha! Ellie, she’s deaf just so ya know. Not many people like deaf, blind, mute, or anything else in people that makes them seem different. People with glasses are considered okay, but the deaf and blind people are not. I know this from experience b/c I’m deaf.

  51. Sara, on July 29th, 2008 at 6:33 am Said:

    I don’t judge anyone by their appearance or differences like some people do (at my school and dance studio).

  52. Ashleigh, on July 29th, 2008 at 8:31 am Said:

    i miss lola wonder where shes been

  53. Zoe, on July 29th, 2008 at 11:48 am Said:

    You are excatly right, Sara. People are judged by there appearence all the time. They’re either too tall, or too short, too thin, too fat. They don’t even get to know the person because of their first judgement.

  54. Sara, on July 29th, 2008 at 3:52 pm Said:

    Thanks Zo. My height is a little too tall, but there’s this girl at my school who’s 6 foot and 4 inches. She may be tall, but she’s one of my best school friends!

  55. Zoe, on July 29th, 2008 at 5:22 pm Said:

    Wow that is tall! I’m only 5′1″

  56. Sara, on July 29th, 2008 at 6:03 pm Said:

    I’m 5′7”.

  57. Annabelle, on July 30th, 2008 at 2:21 am Said:

    I 5′ 7″ as well! Waiting 4 my sister 2 finish rehearsal. She is in the school musical!

  58. Sara, on July 30th, 2008 at 5:23 am Said:

    That’s really cool Annabelle that your sister is in the school musical! Does she have a big part? Or is she a supporting actress?

  59. Zoe, on July 30th, 2008 at 4:24 pm Said:

    She’s in the school musical? Did school already start for you?

  60. Lila, on July 31st, 2008 at 11:59 am Said:

    Coolio! I sent that in!

  61. Lila, on July 31st, 2008 at 12:22 pm Said:

    man, i wanna audition, but like u said Zoe, they judge by looks, and im waay 2 tall! im 5′ 4”

  62. Lila, on July 31st, 2008 at 12:23 pm Said:

    L, r u lola that came 2 freewebs.com/skadoosher ?

  63. Lila, on July 31st, 2008 at 12:24 pm Said:

    i have a friend whose deaf, but i think she’s tone deaf 2, so she cant get singing roles

  64. Sara, on August 1st, 2008 at 8:34 am Said:

    Cool Lila! I also love your name!

  65. Lila, on August 1st, 2008 at 11:40 am Said:

    thanx

  66. Marcia, on August 1st, 2008 at 4:39 pm Said:

    I like the name Lila too. I was in a musical once and played a character with the same name. (the one actor kept saying it wrong) It’s so pretty. It’s an awesome name. :)

  67. Alexandra, on August 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm Said:

    before i heard that ag was having a musical, i sorta figured it would be, and that it world be julie. so far there was an amgirl holiday, adventure,mystery, so i sorta figured it would be Julie Albright: An American Girl Musical. THAT has a ‘ring’ to it!

  68. Alexandra, on August 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm Said:

    **would not world OOPS

  69. Lila, on August 1st, 2008 at 7:01 pm Said:

    actually, lila is my middle name, not my first, but every1 calles me lila

  70. Sara, on August 2nd, 2008 at 2:39 am Said:

    Cool! My middle name is Ashleigh, but my friends call me Sara Jo. Jo is my Grandma’s name.

  71. Sara, on August 2nd, 2008 at 2:41 am Said:

    My parents were originally gonna name me Sara Leigh, but you guys know the food company “Sarah Lee”? If I could I would make my name “Sara Jo Leigh”. It justs sounds prettier than “Sara Ashleigh”, don’tcha think?

  72. Marcia, on August 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 am Said:

    “Sara Jo Leigh” does sound very pretty!

  73. Lila, on August 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 am Said:

    it duz!

  74. Sara, on August 2nd, 2008 at 4:58 pm Said:

    Thanks Marci and Li!

  75. Lila, on August 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 pm Said:

    Li, i like that!

  76. Marcia, on August 2nd, 2008 at 9:57 pm Said:

    :)

  77. Lila, on August 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 am Said:

    Marcia and Sara, what dolls do u have?

  78. Sara, on August 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 am Said:

    I have Samantha, Kit, Kaya, Kimberley Ann, Kailey, Jess, and Emma Granger. Soon I’ll have JOY! My sis has Molly, Claire Kathryn, and Gracie Leigh. Soon she’ll have JULIE!

  79. Lila, on August 3rd, 2008 at 10:27 am Said:

    r Kimberly ann, emma granger, claire kathryn, and gracie leigh JLUs?

  80. Lila, on August 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm Said:

    im bored, so lets just even this out, comment 80!!:)

  81. Marcia, on August 3rd, 2008 at 9:58 pm Said:

    Lila- I have Molly, Kirsten, Kit, nellie, Elizabeth, Emily, Nicki, Samantha, Julie, Mia, and Ruthie. :)

  82. Lila, on August 4th, 2008 at 11:35 am Said:

    wo, u have all the dolls i have, and more!! i have molly emily nellie elizabeth and mia!!!!

  83. Alexandra, on August 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm Said:

    i have (in order)- samantha& nellie, the jly w/ the earrings and blonde layers ( i named her Katie), nicki, kit, and mia. i got kit on the day i got a callback for the kit movie.

  84. Lila, on August 9th, 2008 at 10:44 am Said:

    coolio, u got a call back, 4 what part?

  85. Sara, on August 13th, 2008 at 5:04 pm Said:

    yea, Kimmie, Em, Clairedy-Cat, and Gracie are all JLYs. Emma Granger and Gracie Leigh are twin JLYs. They are blonde, have earrings, and blue eyes.

  86. Lila, on August 14th, 2008 at 11:28 am Said:

    coolio!!

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