Category Archives: Musicals

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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East Village Opera Company

Posted on December 16, 2009 by David Fick

I recently discovered the East Village Opera Company, a band who takes classic opera and transforms the music into rock songs. Steering this discovery on topic for the purposes of this blog is the lead singer, Tyley Ross, who starred … Continue reading →

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“I Know Him So Well”, featuring Susan Boyle

Posted on December 14, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a “treat”: Elaine Paige singing “I Know Him So Well” with Susan Boyle. It’s an absolute feast of poor enunciation, bad timing and absent harmonies!

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Natalie Portman in CABARET

Posted on December 14, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a really funny clip of Natalie Portman in Cabaret at summer camp: Watch out for the big mistake in this number – it’s too hysterical!

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC coverage in USA TODAY

Posted on December 14, 2009 by David Fick

USA Today seems to have had a fair bit of coverage of A Little Night Music, including interviews with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim himself. The first article I saw was an interview with Zeta-Jones, some of which … Continue reading →

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