Category Archives: Broadway

Arthur Laurents Interview in OUT

Posted on March 16, 2010 by David Fick

OUT Magazine has published an interview with Arthur Laurents. Entitled “Arthur Laurents Will Not Go Quietly”, the article deals somewhat with personal life and his relationship with Tom Hatcher, but also allows him to offer his trademark frank assessments of … Continue reading →

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Posted on March 13, 2010 by David Fick

Million Dollar Quartet, Broadway’s newest jukebox musical, begins its four week preview period tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. The musical tells the story of the legendary impromptu recording session by rock superstars Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES, but changes everything…

Posted on March 11, 2010 by David Fick

Word from The New York Times is that Love Never Dies, which recently opened to decidedly mixed reviews in its debut run the West End, will definitely open on Broadway as planned despite any rumours to the contrary. In fact, … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 3

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

The third part of this track-by-track commentary of Love Never Dies deals with tracks 6-8, during which the Phantom is introduced to the audience and in which we find out just how he got to be in this place, so … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES Albums Released Today!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by David Fick

Today is the day when the Phantom returns. The premiere recording of Love Never Dies, the much anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, will be released today in two formats. The deluxe edition includes a bonus DVD, with … Continue reading →

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“A Little Prayer” for Chenoweth in PROMISES, PROMISES

Posted on March 1, 2010 by David Fick

A brief bit of news about the upcoming Broadway revival of Promises, Promises: Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s hit song, “I Say a Little Prayer” will be added to the score of the musical, to be sung by Kristin Chenoweth … Continue reading →

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More Than Just A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by David Fick

Details for the cast recording of the revival of A Little Night Music have been released by Nonesuch and PS Classics. The album will hit stores on 6 April, with pre-order dates for those ordering directly from the labels’ websites … Continue reading →

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Daniel Radcliffe Takes a Stand Against Homophobia

Posted on February 28, 2010 by David Fick

Daniel Radcliffe has been vocal about his distaste for homophobia in the past, but now the star of the “Harry Potter” film franchise is gearing up to make a PSA speaking out against the matter and promoting the cause of … Continue reading →

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Casting for WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Workshop

Posted on February 24, 2010 by David Fick

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that a reading of the musical adaptation of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, with workshops toward that end starting on 4 March. According to Variety, Patti LuPone, Tom Hewitt, Sherie Rene Scott, … Continue reading →

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Longest Running Broadway Musicals

Posted on February 21, 2010 by David Fick

This is the list as it stands at present, with the shows that have moved up the list since last October in green. 1. The Phantom of the Opera – 9179 performances, still running 2. Cats – 7485 performances 3. … Continue reading →

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