Author Archives: David Fick

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

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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EDGES… A Song Cycle… A Blog…

Posted on June 1, 2011 by David Fick

So tonight is the first and only preview for the South African premiere production of Edges, a song cycle by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. I thought it might be a fun idea to devote what time I have for … Continue reading →

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May Madness: New Musicals of the 2011-2012 Season

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. New Musicals of the 2011-2012 Season Not all of … Continue reading →

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May Madness: “One Musical” Composers

Posted on May 30, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. “One Musical” Composers Some composers only work on one … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Who is Your Favourite Joanne?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Who is your favourite Joanne? You know, the character … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Movie to Current Broadway Musical to Movie Musical

Posted on May 28, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Movie to Current Broadway Musical to Movie Musical Which … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Musicals That Didn’t Win Tony Awards

Posted on May 27, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Musicals That Didn’t Win Tony Awards What do Gypsy, … Continue reading →

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