Category Archives: Broadway

What is the Musical that got you into Musical Theatre?

Posted on May 25, 2007 by David Fick

Which was the musical that got you interested in musical theatre? The first musical in my life was The Sound of Music. Until I was four, my Gran used to look after me during the daytime. And at nap time, … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Alan Jay Lerner

Posted on December 24, 2005 by David Fick

Where does Alan Jay Lerner fit into the history of musicals? A prolific librettist and lyricist, Lerner had moments of genius (most of My Fair Lady and the film version of Gigi and parts of Camelot, On a Clear Day … Continue reading →

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Tony Award Caged Death Match: SUNDAY vs. LA CAGE

Posted on December 20, 2005 by David Fick

Picture it. It’s 3 June 3 1984 and you’re watching the Tony Awards. You’ve watched the performances of each of the nominated musicals: “I Want It All” (performed by Liz Callaway, Catherine Cox, Beth Fowler) from the charming, but uneven … Continue reading →

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The RNT Production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Posted on December 20, 2005 by David Fick

Thought for the day: I wish I could have seen the RNT production of A Little Night Music. I adore my cast recording of the show and, by all accounts, it seems that it was an amazing production. Another thought: … Continue reading →

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Amra Faye Wright in Broadway’s CHICAGO

Posted on December 2, 2005 by David Fick

2006 will see Amra Faye Wright take over as Velma in Chicago for a stint of three months, starting 16 January 2007. Wright, who has performed the role in the South African production of the show, has also starred in … Continue reading →

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RENT Rant: Living and Dying Hollywood-style

Posted on December 2, 2005 by David Fick

The film adaptation of RENT certainly has its flaws, none more offensive than that which it inherited from its source material: the death of homosexual transvestite Angel and the miraculous survival of Mimi because of the endurance of “straight” love. … Continue reading →

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STARLIGHT EXPRESS: Perfect for Animation?

Posted on October 5, 2005 by David Fick

Don’t you think that Starlight Express would work brilliantly as a CGI film? I think it’s possibly the only way to imagine an effective film adaptation of the show, especially if it was produced by a company like PIXAR who … Continue reading →

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Michael John LaChiusa and the “Faux Musical”

Posted on August 2, 2005 by David Fick

Opera News published a super article by Michael John Lachiusa about the state of musical theatre. Entitled “The Great Grey Way”, the article is essential reading for anyone interested in musicals and how they are developing in this new century. … Continue reading →

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SWEENEY TODD on DVD: the Show or the Concert?

Posted on January 30, 2005 by David Fick

The question is simple: which of the two DVD versions of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd do you like better: the fully staged version with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury or the concert version with Hearn and Patti LuPone? For me, … Continue reading →

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CHESS Question: a Definitive Recording?

Posted on January 22, 2004 by David Fick

There are many recordings of Chess: the 1984 Concept Album, the 1988 Original Broadway Cast Recording, the 1994 Swedish Concert Cast, the released then withdrawn 2001 Danish Tour Cast Recording and the the 2002 Swedish Cast Recording (which is in … Continue reading →

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