Author Archives: David Fick

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

5 Smashing Musicals of the 1940s

Posted on November 1, 2009 by David Fick

This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1940s. Anyone who is even vaguely interested in musical theatre should know about these shows and if you don’t… well, there’s no better time than the present to … Continue reading →

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FRANKENSTEIN: the rock concert musical

Posted on October 31, 2009 by David Fick

Only a few minutes of Halloween left – and the one night only rock concert musical, Frankenstein, has come and gone. With Mary Shelley’s novel having become quite a popular inspiration for the stage of late, this version featuring music, … Continue reading →

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Press Event

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a series of photos from an event during which the cast and creative team of the revival of A Little Night Music was introduced to the press. Here is a shot of the company (the individual pictures … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Rob Asford at the Donmar

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David Fick

Rob Ashford has been appointed as the Associate Director of the Donmar Warehouse. Continue reading →

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5 Great Musicals of the 1990s

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David Fick

This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1990s. If you don’t know them – head straight to Amazon and pick up a cast recording! These are definitely shows that should be on your radar. 1. … Continue reading →

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FELA! Production Photographs

Posted on October 29, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photos from the show. You can check out the full gallery by clicking the link above, but here’s one shot of this energetic, eclectic show to whet your appetite:

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“Monetizing” SHREK

Posted on October 28, 2009 by David Fick

In their Third Quarter 2009 Financial Report, DreamWorks Animation has revealed the nature of their plans for Shrek, the musical theatre adaptation of their hit film of the same name. From the desk of Lew Coleman: We plan to monetize … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES Revival Confirmed

Posted on October 26, 2009 by David Fick

It’s official! The Broadway revival of Promises, Promises will open in Spring 2010, with Sean Hayes and Kristen Chenoweth in the lead roles. Now for the real questions – will Rob Ashford keep the original “Turkey Lurkey Time” choreography….?

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NEWSFLASH: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE – the Musical

Posted on October 26, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has news of a musical adaptation of the film Little Miss Sunshine. With a book by James Lapine and a score by William Finn, the initial run of the new show started yesterday in Florida with Craig Bierko, Dick … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Ball Change for FOOTLOOSE Remake

Posted on October 26, 2009 by David Fick

Looks like Paramount wants a remake of the original film rather than an adaptation of the stage musical. Why bother? Continue reading →

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