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

LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 2

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

Part 2 of this track-by-track commentary deals with our first exposure to Coney Island and its wonders – Tracks 4-5 on the original cast album of Love Never Dies. 4. “Heaven By The Sea” So after all the moody atmosphere … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 1

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

I thought it might be interesting to share some thoughts about Love Never Dies (with book and lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on elements of The Phantom of Manhattan by Frederick Forsyth and an … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES Albums Released Today!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by David Fick

Today is the day when the Phantom returns. The premiere recording of Love Never Dies, the much anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, will be released today in two formats. The deluxe edition includes a bonus DVD, with … Continue reading →

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It’s Kander and Ebb Night at the Vineyard

Posted on March 8, 2010 by David Fick

The Vineyard Theatre, currently the home of the new Kander and Ebb musical The Scottsboro Boys, will host a gala paying tribute to that musical theatre team, the creators of shows such as Cabaret, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider … Continue reading →

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“A Little Prayer” for Chenoweth in PROMISES, PROMISES

Posted on March 1, 2010 by David Fick

A brief bit of news about the upcoming Broadway revival of Promises, Promises: Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s hit song, “I Say a Little Prayer” will be added to the score of the musical, to be sung by Kristin Chenoweth … Continue reading →

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More Than Just A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by David Fick

Details for the cast recording of the revival of A Little Night Music have been released by Nonesuch and PS Classics. The album will hit stores on 6 April, with pre-order dates for those ordering directly from the labels’ websites … Continue reading →

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Daniel Radcliffe Takes a Stand Against Homophobia

Posted on February 28, 2010 by David Fick

Daniel Radcliffe has been vocal about his distaste for homophobia in the past, but now the star of the “Harry Potter” film franchise is gearing up to make a PSA speaking out against the matter and promoting the cause of … Continue reading →

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Casting for WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Workshop

Posted on February 24, 2010 by David Fick

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that a reading of the musical adaptation of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, with workshops toward that end starting on 4 March. According to Variety, Patti LuPone, Tom Hewitt, Sherie Rene Scott, … Continue reading →

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NIGHTMARE ALLEY…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by David Fick

Now here’s a musical that sounds really interesting… Nightmare Alley, based on a 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham, tells the story of Stan, a con turned carnie, who falls in love with Molly, the dark darling of the traveling … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES Previews Begin

Posted on February 22, 2010 by David Fick

Love Never Dies, the much anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, begins previews in London tonight, ahead of a March 9th opening. Just 2½ weeks to shape up the show into something that everyone involved hopes will be … Continue reading →

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