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

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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New Minimalist Production of CAMELOT

Posted on December 19, 2009 by David Fick

The trend towards pared down productions that somehow supposedly enhance the audience’s insight into the show continues; this time with a new production of Camelot by the Pasadena Playhouse. From Playbill: “David Lee…has a fresh and exciting take on the … Continue reading →

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Stage Tube

Posted on December 18, 2009 by David Fick

BroadwayWorld’s “Stage Tube” has posted a video clip of a report dealing with the opening night of The Addams Family, showing the shortest of clips from the visually vibrant show. The clip then offers us with an interesting perspective on … Continue reading →

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More PROMISES, PROMISES Revival Casting

Posted on December 17, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has offered up some new casting information for the upcoming revival of Promises, Promises: Brooks Ashmanskas – Mr. Dobitch Katie Finneran – Marge MacDougall Tony Goldwyn – J.D. Sheldrake

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101 DALMATIANS: Video Clips and Photos

Posted on December 17, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photos from the touring 101 Dalmatians musical. Two of the shots – you can check out the complete gallery by clicking the link above: I’m sorry, but it looks just awful. The stilts don’t … Continue reading →

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East Village Opera Company

Posted on December 16, 2009 by David Fick

I recently discovered the East Village Opera Company, a band who takes classic opera and transforms the music into rock songs. Steering this discovery on topic for the purposes of this blog is the lead singer, Tyley Ross, who starred … Continue reading →

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2010 Tony Awards: Rulings Report #1

Posted on December 16, 2009 by David Fick

It’s time for the rulings of the Tony Awards committee to begin causing the controversy they often do. The first reports on Playbill (see here and here) say that most rulings for 2010 have been “consistent with the opening night … Continue reading →

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“I Know Him So Well”, featuring Susan Boyle

Posted on December 14, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a “treat”: Elaine Paige singing “I Know Him So Well” with Susan Boyle. It’s an absolute feast of poor enunciation, bad timing and absent harmonies!

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Natalie Portman in CABARET

Posted on December 14, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a really funny clip of Natalie Portman in Cabaret at summer camp: Watch out for the big mistake in this number – it’s too hysterical!

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