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

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Highlights Reel

Posted on December 9, 2009 by David Fick

The YouTube channel for A Little Night Music on Broadway has presented a highlights reel of the production. Have a peep:

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NEWSFLASH: SILENCE! the Musical in London

Posted on December 9, 2009 by David Fick

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will make its London debut. Continue reading →

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New casting for SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

Posted on December 9, 2009 by David Fick

Roundabout has released new casting details for their upcoming revue, Sondheim on Sondheim, which has been conceived by and will be directed by James Lapine. The previously announced Michael Arden has withdrawn due to a scheduling clash and Tom Wopat, … Continue reading →

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Andrew Lippa and THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Posted on December 9, 2009 by David Fick

There’s a “Brief Encounter with Andrew Lippa” up at Playbill. There’s some interesting conversation about how Lippa came to write the show and a few tidbits about the production itself, but once again it’s the focus on the different styles … Continue reading →

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Photo Call

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a series of pictures from the current revival of A Little Night Music. Here are two – see the rest by following the link above:

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Elena Roger in PASSION

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Fick

Elena Roger will play Fosca in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Passion when the Donmar Warehouse mounts that show next year. The production will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, who directed Roger in the Donmar production of Piaf, and will … Continue reading →

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More HAIRSPRAY 2 News

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Fick

Marc Shaiman was interviewed on MTV and spilled some new details about Hairspray 2, the movie musical sequel to Hairspray that is aiming for a July 2010 release: Scott (Wittman) and I are certainly on board. John Waters wrote a … Continue reading →

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New Engagements for DADDY LONG LEGS

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Fick

Daddy Long Legs, it’s premiere at the Rubicon over, has set dates for a second and third run at TheatreWorks’ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (23 January – 14 February 2010) and the Cincinnati Playhouse (13 March 13 … Continue reading →

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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Biopic

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Fick

A film version of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s life story is being made by Focus Features. Strangely enough (or not), it is unrelated to the musical currently playing Broadway and will be adapted from Fela: The Life and Times of an … Continue reading →

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Angela Lansbury interviewed by Katie Couric

Posted on December 7, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a lovely interview with Angela Lansbury courtesy of CBS Sunday Morning: Angela Lansbury, Back on Broadway. From the article: Couric: Do you ever feel like, ‘Gee, I’ve had an amazing career. I’ve worked my tail off. I’m ready to … Continue reading →

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