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

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: the Musical

Posted on October 1, 2009 by David Fick

Roald Dahl’s most popular novel is making its way to the musical stage. Word is that Warner Brothers Theatre Ventures has its eye on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a potential directorial vehicle for Sam Mendes, having hired David … Continue reading →

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iSONDHEIM becomes SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

Posted on October 1, 2009 by David Fick

According to the Roundabout Theatre Blog, the project that was once known as iSondheim will now be produced as Sondheim on Sondheim on Broadway later this season. Conceived and directed by James Lapine, the ‘new original Broadway musical’ will star … Continue reading →

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“Discouraging Words”: Lyrics for Musical Theatre

Posted on October 1, 2009 by David Fick

In 1998, Steven Winn wrote an article about lyric writing in contemporary musical theatre for the San Francisco Chronicle: Discouraging Words. The general thrust of his article is that “Broadway lyrics, with a few exceptions, have lost the wit and … Continue reading →

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Musical of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has news of a musical adaptation of Matilda for the RSC: Roald Dahl’s popular 1988 children’s story Matilda will be adapted into a new musical. Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus will stage the production for the Royal Shakespeare Company, which … Continue reading →

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No PROMISES for Scarlett Johansson

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

Rumours that Scarlett Johansson would star in the upcoming revival, of Promises, Promises have been swiftly debunked by Johannsson’s representatives. From Broadway.com: A rep for Scarlett Johansson is denying published reports that the movie star may be headed to Broadway … Continue reading →

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Another AMERICAN IDIOT Extension!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

American Idiot is doing great business over at Berkeley Rep. The show has already become the theatre company’s top-grossing show, breaking advance sale records before the show even opened. Now, following a three week extension announced at the start of … Continue reading →

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The 101 DALMATIANS Musical

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has news about a new 101 Dalmatians musical – not an adaptation of the classic animated Disney film – that will be touring the US: James Ludwig, Catia Ojeda and Julie Foldesi will join Rachel York in the new … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES to star Scarlett Johansson?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by David Fick

There are some (probably not very reliable) rumours on Splash News that Scarlett Johansson will star in the upcoming Broadway revival of Promises, Promises. In the article, the show is described as being “like Mad Men with a pop vocal … Continue reading →

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Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig Gives Audience Member a Serve

Posted on September 29, 2009 by David Fick

When a cellphone went off during a recent preview performance of A STEADY RAIN on Broadway recently, the play’s stars, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, took the audience member to task from the stage. Continue reading →

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The Big Move III

Posted on September 28, 2009 by David Fick

So the another section of the site content has been moved over to WordPress. Perhaps less bittersweet now than urgent… but what’s here now? All the material that was on the old “Live, Laugh, Love” section of the site is … Continue reading →

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