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)

Musical Notes: 23 May 2010

Miranda/Miranda “Audition”: Spring Awakening … p.2 TV Talk … p.2

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NEWSFLASH: Pee-Wee Herman is Broadway Bound

A stage production of the The Pee-Wee Herman Show will play the Sondheim Theatre from 11th November – 5th December this year. Directed by Alex Timbers, the show features Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman in the role that made him … Continue reading

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Musical Notes: 20 May 2010

The Scottsboro Boys Sets Broadway Dates The Scottsboro Boys, the new John Kander-Fred Ebb-David Thompson musical based on the infamous Scottsboro case in the 1930s, will open on Broadway at the Lyceum theatre on 31st October 2010, following a preview … Continue reading

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FELA! Cast Album Available for Pre-Order

The original cast recording of Fela!, the new jukebox bio-musical chronicling the life of Nigerian activist-muso Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be released in June and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. With 16 funky Afrobeat tracks and a super performance … Continue reading

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Musical Notes: 19 May 2010

Index Paradise Found at the Menier Chocolate Factory … p.2 Charles Strouse in Hospital … p.3 Reading of Alyss Cancelled … p.3 New Mamma Mia! Website Launched … p.3

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NEWSFLASH: BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR Reading

The Irish Repertory Theatre will present the new musical, BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR, as a part of its New Works Reading Series. Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: Cast for a TITANIC Benefit

The casting for the June 21st benefit performance of TITANIC, Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s award-winning musical about the 1912 maritime tragedy, is coming together. Continue reading

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Musical Notes: 18 May 2010

Index Broadway Bound: The Scottsboro Boys … p.2 Zorba Revival Confirmed … p.2 Spider-Man Update … p.2 Casting News: Falling for Eve … p.3 The Sun Sets on A Little Night Music … p.3 TV Talk … p.4 On the … Continue reading

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Gordon’s SYCAMORE TREES at Signature

Ricky Ian Gordon’s new musical, Sycamore Trees, starts previews tonight at the MAX Theatre under the auspices of the Signature Theatre. Directed by Tina Landau, the cast of Sycamore Trees includes features Farah Alvin, Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn, Jessica Molaskey, … Continue reading

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Vanessa Williams on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

Vanessa Williams – who is currently appearing on Broadway in Sondheim on Sondheim – has landed a role in Desperate Housewives. It’ll be great for that show and Williams is certain to be great in it, but it’s a pity … Continue reading

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