There's no reason to do 'ex and the City' if it's not going to be everything 'Sex and the City' is, which is vibrant emotions, comedy, drama... and also, style.
The beauty one can find in art is one of the pitifully few real and lasting products of human endeavor.
I would rather be having a burger and beers with my mates but I can't do that when I know I've got to dance.