Category Archives: Musicals

Sondheim and Rich at BARNES AND NOBLE

Posted on January 18, 2010 by David Fick

Stephen Sondheim and Frank Rich met yesterday at Barnes & Noble to hold a discussion session that was open to the public. Here are a few gems gleaned from that discussion. On talking to Ingmar Bergman about A Little Night … Continue reading →

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Listen to that RAGTIME

Posted on January 10, 2010 by David Fick

It seems my post on the new minimalist production of Camelot has caused some folks to get a little hot under the collar. To set the record straight – particularly to those individuals who’ve reacted in a way that perhaps … Continue reading →

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Mandy Patinkin as Buddy

Posted on December 31, 2009 by David Fick

Looking once again at Follies in Concert, I have to say it: Mandy Patinkin’s performance is a definitive performance of Mandy Patinkin, nothing else. Buddy is lost in his unfocused freneticism.

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Lillias White in FELA!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Fick

According to just about all of the critics, seasoned musical theatre singer-sctress Lillias White is currently delivering a stunning performance in the role of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s mother, Funmilayo, embracing both the Pan-African performance style and the conventions of a … Continue reading →

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The New AMERICAN IDIOT Single

Posted on December 22, 2009 by David Fick

The cast of American Idiot has recorded a single version of the song “21 Guns”, which was produced by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. It’s be available for download at many places, one of them being Amazon.com.

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Scott Thomas Out, Scacchi In

Posted on December 22, 2009 by David Fick

The upcoming production of A Little Night Music in Paris loses one Desiree and gains another as Kristin Scott Thomas bows out because of a foot injury and Greta Scacchi signs on to play the fading actress in Stephen Sondheim … Continue reading →

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Musicals on Brantley’s 2009 Top 10 List

Posted on December 20, 2009 by David Fick

Ben Brantley, of whom I’m no fan in particular, named two musicals in a list of his Top 10 shows of 2009: Fela! and Next to Normal. I’d be more inclined to accept the nod to these shows, which I … Continue reading →

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New Minimalist Production of CAMELOT

Posted on December 19, 2009 by David Fick

The trend towards pared down productions that somehow supposedly enhance the audience’s insight into the show continues; this time with a new production of Camelot by the Pasadena Playhouse. From Playbill: “David Lee…has a fresh and exciting take on the … Continue reading →

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More PROMISES, PROMISES Revival Casting

Posted on December 17, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has offered up some new casting information for the upcoming revival of Promises, Promises: Brooks Ashmanskas – Mr. Dobitch Katie Finneran – Marge MacDougall Tony Goldwyn – J.D. Sheldrake

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101 DALMATIANS: Video Clips and Photos

Posted on December 17, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photos from the touring 101 Dalmatians musical. Two of the shots – you can check out the complete gallery by clicking the link above: I’m sorry, but it looks just awful. The stilts don’t … Continue reading →

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