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Category Archives: International
“Showtunes” – an all-encompassing term?
A recent discussion on Musicals.net that debated the terminology that could be used to classify songs from musicals caught my attention. Thinking about it carefully, I realised that I do not feel that “Broadway” or “showtune” function well as an … Continue reading
Posted in Broadway, International, Musicals, Theory and Practice, West End
Tagged Anyone Can Whistle, Aspects of Love, Broadway, Funny Girl, Hello Dolly!, Musicals, Passion, Theory and Practice
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Review Roundup: THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH
Here’s a roundup of reviews for the new South African production of The Boys in the Photograph, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s revised version of their musical, The Beautiful Game. The reception to the show has been largely positive, … Continue reading
THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Opens in South Africa
The South African production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s The Boys in the Photograph opens tonight. Here’s a clip that showcases the brand new staging of the musical: The cast features: David Chevers (John Kelly), Carly Graeme (Mary … Continue reading
Posted in International, Musicals, YouTube
Tagged Adam du Plessis, Aidan Lithgow, Amanda Dlamini, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ben Elton, Brenton Budler, Byron Lee Olivato, Carly Graeme, Celeste Botha, Christel Mutombo, Christopher Jaftha, Clive Gilson, Daniel Buys, Darryl Evans, David Chevers, Dolly Louw, Dominique Paccaut, Eloise Horjus, Estiaan Conradie, Gareth Worth, Gemma Donnelly, Grant Almirall, International, Janice Honeyman, Judy Ditchfield, Kelly Rose, Kenneth Meyer, Kyle Smith, Lebo Toko, Motlatji Ditodi, Neville Thomas, Nicol Sheraton, Norman Anstey, Revano Michael, Sarah Richard, Shaun Brian Murphy, Shaun V, Shelley Adriaanzen, Sibu Radebe, Stephen Jubber, Tammi Meyer, The Beautiful Game, The Boys in the Photograph, Thulasizwe Cruickshank, Tiaan Nortje, Vashiv Naiker
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Sondheim at the BBC PROMS
This season of the BBC Proms with use its July 31st concert to celebrate the work of Stephen Sondheim to celebrate his 80th birthday. The Proms are an annual classical music event in the UK and this year they will … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts, International
Tagged A Little Night Music, BBC Performing Arts Fund, BBC Proms, Bryn Terfel, Company, Concerts, David Charles Abell, Into the Woods, London, Maria Friedman, Martin Duncan, Pacific Overtures, Simon Russell Beale, Stephen Sondheim, Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd
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THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH: Video Promos
Here’s a series of promotional videos for the upcoming production of The Boys in the Photograph – the revised version of Ben Elton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Beautiful Game – starting 18th May 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The … Continue reading
Posted in International, Musicals, YouTube
Tagged Adam du Plessis, Aidan Lithgow, Amanda Dlamini, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ben Elton, Brenton Budler, Byron Lee Olivato, Carly Graeme, Celeste Botha, Christel Mutombo, Christopher Jaftha, Clive Gilson, Daniel Buys, Darryl Evans, David Chevers, Dolly Louw, Dominique Paccaut, Eloise Horjus, Estiaan Conradie, Gareth Worth, Gemma Donnelly, Grant Almirall, International, Janice Honeyman, Judy Ditchfield, Kelly Rose, Kenneth Meyer, Kyle Smith, Lebo Toko, Motlatji Ditodi, Neville Thomas, Nicol Sheraton, Norman Anstey, Revano Michael, Sarah Richard, Shaun Brian Murphy, Shaun V, Shelley Adriaanzen, Sibu Radebe, Stephen Jubber, Tammi Meyer, The Beautiful Game, The Boys in the Photograph, Thulasizwe Cruickshank, Tiaan Nortje, Vashiv Naiker
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A Singing “OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN”
A musical adaptation of the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman will receive a reading on 13-14 May 2010 under the auspices of Gordon Frost Productions ahead of an Australian production in 2011. The film dealt with the experiences … Continue reading
A LITTLE (Parisian) NIGHT MUSIC
Yagg, a great French website devoted primarily to gay and lesbian media, has put up another video about the Parisian production of A Little Night Music, this time showcasing director Lee Blakeley’s thoughts about the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical, Greta … Continue reading
Extracts from Parisian A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Theatre du Chatelet has put up a reel of extracts from their production of A Little Night Music: As you can see, some very beautiful bits, but also some that are, well, much less so. And I just get the … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, International, Musicals, YouTube
Tagged A Little Night Music, Commentary, International, Musicals, YouTube
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“Love Never Dies” – and neither does this song…
So here it is, the titular tune from the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies: Hang on a second you say – that sounds familiar! Well, of course it does. The song was … Continue reading
Posted in Broadway, International, Musicals, Performances, Television, West End, YouTube
Tagged Andrew Lloyd Webber, Broadway, International, Kiri te Kanewa, Love Never Dies, Musicals, Performances, Sierra Boggess, The Beautiful Game, The Boys in the Photograph, The Phantom of the Opera, West End
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Thoughts on THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH
I went to see the 14:00 show Ben Elton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Boys in the Photograph today. What follows are my thoughts on the show, a revised version of the 2000 musical The Beautiful Game. I shall also … Continue reading →