The surprise 1997 hit movie “The Full Monty” is set to open on Broadway this fall as a full-fledged musical comedy, which has some observers wondering whether Broadway really needs one more “musicalized” version of a slight tale. “There’s nothing new in Broadway musicals adapting featherweight entertainment. Back in the ’50s, shows like ‘Damn Yankees’ or ‘The Pajama Game’ were based on light novels. Today, those light novels are more likely to be TV shows or movies.” – Salon