Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Anything Goes: the John Barrowman Poll

Posted on November 16, 2009 by David Fick

Although my obsession with John Barrowman has waned somewhat in the years gone by, it is nice to see that a DVD of his latest concert is being released. The promo makes it look pretty cheesy, but I still enjoy … Continue reading →

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May Madness: The Spice Girls in Musicals

Posted on May 1, 2009 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. The Spice Girls in Musicals Everyone remembers the Spice … 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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POLL: Top Ten Musicals 2000-2009

Posted on January 10, 2009 by David Fick

I thought it might be fun to do decade-by-decade musical theatre “Top 10” lists and then put everyone’s lists through a points system and see what comes out tops. It’s a bit geeky, I guess, but it seems like it … Continue reading →

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John Cullum Anecdote

Posted on December 12, 2008 by David Fick

When John Cullum wanted to audition for On the Twentieth Century, Harold Prince said that he was the most boring actor on Broadway. And Cullum agreed. It’s a great story. I don’t think anybody can doubt Cullum’s status as one … Continue reading →

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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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Your favourite version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL?

Posted on December 15, 2005 by David Fick

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a perennial holiday favourite. I once played a street urchin in a stage adaptation of the novel – one of the first shows I ever did – and I have only good memories … Continue reading →

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