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

Gordon’s SYCAMORE TREES at Signature

Posted on May 18, 2010 by David Fick

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

Posted on May 18, 2010 by David Fick

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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THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Opens in South Africa

Posted on May 18, 2010 by David Fick

The South African production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s The Boys in the Photograph opens tonight. Here’s a clip that showcases the brand new staging of the musical: The cast features: David Chevers (John Kelly), Carly Graeme (Mary … Continue reading →

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CORALINE Represents Musical Theatre at the OBIES

Posted on May 17, 2010 by David Fick

Stephen Merritt was awarded an OBIE today for his music and lyrics for Coraline, the musical (with a book by David Greenspan) based on Neil Gaiman’s novel about a little girl whose discover of a seemingly perfect alternative home brings … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 6

Posted on May 10, 2010 by David Fick

This is Part 6 in a series of posts that examines Disney’s Aida in detail. Aida has a book by Linda Woolverton, David Henry Hwang and Robert Falls, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Act 1 Scene … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 5

Posted on May 7, 2010 by David Fick

This is Part 5 in a series of posts that examines Disney’s Aida in detail. Aida has a book by Linda Woolverton, David Henry Hwang and Robert Falls, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Act 1 Scene … Continue reading →

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SCKBSTD Reading Tonight

Posted on May 7, 2010 by David Fick

Kathleen Marshall has directed a reading of the new musical, SCKBSTD (“Sick Bastard”), that will be performed in Manhattan tonight. Part of the Virginia Stage Company’s American Soil programme, the musical will have a fully produced premiere production at the … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 4

Posted on May 6, 2010 by David Fick

This is Part 4 in a series of posts that examines Disney’s Aida in detail. Aida has a book by Linda Woolverton, David Henry Hwang and Robert Falls, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Act 1 Scene … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 3

Posted on May 5, 2010 by David Fick

This is Part 3 in a series of posts that examines Disney’s Aida in detail. Aida has a book by Linda Woolverton, David Henry Hwang and Robert Falls, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Act 1 Scene … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 2

Posted on May 4, 2010 by David Fick

This is Part 2 of a series of posts that examines Disney’s Aida in detail. Aida has a book by Linda Woolverton, David Henry Hwang and Robert Falls, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Act 1 Scene … Continue reading →

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