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teacher + curator + writer + director + performer = (future maker + ground shaker) x (big thinker + problem shrinker) x (go getter + detail sweater)

RIP Tom Aldredge

Posted on July 22, 2011 by David Fick

American television, film and stage actor Tom Aldredge has passed away from lymphoma at the age of 83. A wildly prolific actor, he will always be remembered by musical theatre fans for originating the roles of the Narrator and Mysterious … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Darren Criss to SUCCEED on Broadway

Posted on July 22, 2011 by David Fick

Darren Criss will take some time off GLEE to succeed Daniel Radcliffe in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Continue reading →

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FUN STUFF: Top 5 Sondheim Rhymes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David Fick

In the latest edition of The Village Voice, Michael Musto listed his top 5 Sondheim rhymes – check out the link for his reasons: 1. “When a person’s personality is personable / He shouldn’t oughta sit like a lump / … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Lin-Manuel Miranda in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Pilot

Posted on July 19, 2011 by David Fick

Playbill is reporting that a pilot based on the Freestyle Love Supreme stage show (described as ‘a non-stop, hip hop improv ride, spinning cues from the audience into instantaneous riffs and fully realized musical number’) will be produced, starring Lin-Manuel … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: Lenora Nemetz in THE EXAMINER

Posted on July 17, 2011 by David Fick

Here’s an interesting interview with Lenora Nemetz, the actress who originated the role of Fritzie in Cabaret, who understudied and then went on to replace both Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in Chicago, who understudied Liza Minnelli in The Rink … Continue reading →

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Opening Nights: TOMMY at the Colonial Theatre

Posted on July 7, 2011 by David Fick

Since tonight is the opening night of the Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Tommy, I thought it might be interesting to share some photos of the new production of Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’s show, which stars Randy Harrison (from Queer as … Continue reading →

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Lesser Known Musicals Month: METROPOLIS

Posted on July 4, 2011 by David Fick

Metropolis I just finished listening to the cast album of Metropolis for the second time this month after not listening to it for years. Certainly, having read up a bit about it too, it seems as though the technology required … Continue reading →

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Lesser Known Musicals Month: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK

Posted on July 3, 2011 by David Fick

The Hunting of the Snark I developed a very unhealthy obsession with this musical (which was created by Mike Batt, who wrote “Bright Eyes” and “Caravans” and discovered Katie Melua) after the concept album was played during our Class Music … Continue reading →

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Lesser Known Musicals Month: FIRST LADY SUITE

Posted on July 2, 2011 by David Fick

First Lady Suite First Lady Suite: This musical by the brilliant Michael John LaChiusa first opened Off-Broadway in 1993. It deals with four of the USA’s Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt, Mamie Eisenhower, Bess Truman and Jacqueline Kennedy and features a great … Continue reading →

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EDGES, Tonglen and a Theatre of Compassion

Posted on June 2, 2011 by David Fick

Last night’s preview of Edges was awesome. We had a packed house and the audience was incredibly responsive and engaged. The theatre is an incredibly intimate one, so the front row is about a couple of steps away from our … Continue reading →

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