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)

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: the musical

Posted on April 15, 2009 by David Fick

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that a musical adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock – first a novel by Joan Lindsay, then a film by Peter Weir – will be developed at the this year’s National Music Theater … Continue reading →

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AN ENCHANTED EVENING

Posted on April 9, 2009 by David Fick

I finally tracked down a copy of this DVD, a tribute to the music of Richard Rodgers. On the whole, the piece felt a little empty to me, but I’m starting to wonder if that isn’t a general reaction on … Continue reading →

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The “Favourite Beast” Poll

Posted on April 9, 2009 by David Fick

A simple Beauty and the Beast-related poll. Who is your favourite Beast? Some of the actors who have portrayed this character include Robby Benson (on film), Terrence Mann, James Barbour, Steve Blanchard, Chuck Wagner, Alasdair Harvey, John Barrowman and Michael … Continue reading →

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Crazy Concepts for Classic Shows: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST II

Posted on April 9, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s another “crazy concept” for Beauty and the Beast – one that perhaps is not not necessarily ‘crazy’, but just unconventional. This one is from Musicals Dot Net, posted by a user known as “Jake”: Do you guys think it’s … Continue reading →

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Crazy Concepts for Classic Shows: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Posted on April 7, 2009 by David Fick

Every now and again one comes across a “crazy concept” that is used to bring new life into a classic show. Such concepts are not necessarily ‘crazy’; they are merely unconventional. I stumbled across this one on Musicals Dot Net, … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: a “Change” for Better or Worse?

Posted on April 7, 2009 by David Fick

One of the most common discussions around the score of Beauty and the Beast focuses on “A Change in Me”, the song that was added to the score in 1998 for Toni Braxton when she played the role of Belle. … Continue reading →

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EVERY LITTLE STEP Interviews

Posted on April 6, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has run a great article about this documentary, with some general information and interviews with the filmmakers, Charlotte d’Amboise, Jason Tam and Kay Cole. A couple of choice quotations from d’Amboise and Tam : Charlotte d’Amboise:Playing Cassie is the … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: ET -an Extra-Terrestrial Musical?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by David Fick

Following the success of SHREK, Dreamworks Theatricals has announced a musical adaptation of the classic Steven Spielberg film ET: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. Continue reading →

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“Top 10 Musicals: 2000 – 2009” Poll Results

Posted on March 22, 2009 by David Fick

These are the results of a poll that was held earlier this year. I’ve decided to list the Top 20 based on everybody’s Top 10 votes. THE FINAL TALLY: Avenue Q (4) The Light in the Piazza (4) Grey Gardens … Continue reading →

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More GUYS AND DOLLS Photographs

Posted on February 28, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a second gallery of photographs from the new revival of Guys and Dolls. Here are three to enjoy; there are many more in the gallery if you follow the link provided above. Go have a peek. Although … Continue reading →

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