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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)

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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Behind the Scenes of CRAZY FOR YOU

Posted on October 24, 2009 by David Fick

A “new” Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You was the quintessential musical – one where everybody sings, everybody dances and where anything on hand is used to make music. The plot was nothing new, having been adapted from the 1930s … Continue reading →

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ASSASSINS on film?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by David Fick

Having been rather ill this week, I’ve had some time to think about the idea of a film version of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins, which I discussed a lot with my favourite guy, Eric, in the many hours I couldn’t sleep … Continue reading →

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Liza on AUSTRALIAN IDOL

Posted on October 22, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a fabulous clip of Liza, dispensing great advice to the contestants of Australian Idol and then delivering a performance of “Cabaret” afterwards. Gosh, I just love this woman! The years might have taken their toll on her voice, but … Continue reading →

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WEST SIDE STORY Interview with Carol Lawrence

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David Fick

There’s an interview with West Side Story‘s original Maria, Carol Lawrence, over at the Examiner. The West Side Story related questions, posed by interviewer Steven Slatten, follow: How did you end up playing the role of Maria? “I came to … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES for Chenoweth?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by David Fick

Although no official announcement has been made yet, the latest name in connection with the role of Fran Kubelik in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises is Kristen Chenoweth. It now seems very likely that it is she who will … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Daniel Radcliffe to SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

Posted on October 9, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill is reporting that Daniel Radcliffe will take part in a reading of Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert’s HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN on DVD

Posted on October 9, 2009 by David Fick

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is coming to DVD! Continue reading →

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A New DADDY LONG LEGS Musical

Posted on October 5, 2009 by David Fick

Anyone remember Daddy Long Legs? Cute novel (by Jean Webster), adapted 5 times for film and once for TV as an anime series, about an orphan and her sponsor. Well, it’s headed for the musical stage, in an adaptation by … Continue reading →

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