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About David Fick

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

Sondheim and Rich at BARNES AND NOBLE

Posted on January 18, 2010 by David Fick

Stephen Sondheim and Frank Rich met yesterday at Barnes & Noble to hold a discussion session that was open to the public. Here are a few gems gleaned from that discussion. On talking to Ingmar Bergman about A Little Night … Continue reading →

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Listen to that RAGTIME

Posted on January 10, 2010 by David Fick

It seems my post on the new minimalist production of Camelot has caused some folks to get a little hot under the collar. To set the record straight – particularly to those individuals who’ve reacted in a way that perhaps … Continue reading →

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SINGIN’ SONDHEIM Review

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Fick

Stephen Holden of The New York Times has reviewed Elaine Stritch’s new Sondheim cabaret, Elaine Stritch…. Singin’ Sondheim… One Song at a Time. Here’s an excerpt: The evening began with a lightly self-mocking “I Feel Pretty,” in which she embodied … Continue reading →

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Mandy Patinkin as Buddy

Posted on December 31, 2009 by David Fick

Looking once again at Follies in Concert, I have to say it: Mandy Patinkin’s performance is a definitive performance of Mandy Patinkin, nothing else. Buddy is lost in his unfocused freneticism.

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A New Director for THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Posted on December 28, 2009 by David Fick

A few days ago, Michael Riedel mentioned in his column at The New York Post that the producers of The Addams Family would be bringing in a new director to help shape up the show for its Broadway opening. Now … Continue reading →

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Lillias White in FELA!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Fick

According to just about all of the critics, seasoned musical theatre singer-sctress Lillias White is currently delivering a stunning performance in the role of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s mother, Funmilayo, embracing both the Pan-African performance style and the conventions of a … Continue reading →

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The New AMERICAN IDIOT Single

Posted on December 22, 2009 by David Fick

The cast of American Idiot has recorded a single version of the song “21 Guns”, which was produced by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. It’s be available for download at many places, one of them being Amazon.com.

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Scott Thomas Out, Scacchi In

Posted on December 22, 2009 by David Fick

The upcoming production of A Little Night Music in Paris loses one Desiree and gains another as Kristin Scott Thomas bows out because of a foot injury and Greta Scacchi signs on to play the fading actress in Stephen Sondheim … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Seth Rudetsky Interviews Maury Yeston

Posted on December 21, 2009 by David Fick

Seth Rudetsky has written about NINE in his latest “Onstage and Backstage” column. Continue reading →

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Musicals on Brantley’s 2009 Top 10 List

Posted on December 20, 2009 by David Fick

Ben Brantley, of whom I’m no fan in particular, named two musicals in a list of his Top 10 shows of 2009: Fela! and Next to Normal. I’d be more inclined to accept the nod to these shows, which I … Continue reading →

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