Category Archives: Musicals

A Sneak Peek of FELA!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by David Fick

There’s a sneak peek of Fela! at BroadwayWorld, with some footage from the show. The show’s unique feel is clear even here, visibly drawing on pan-African performance traditions that meet head-on with conventions of the Broadway musical over at the … Continue reading →

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Return of THE CAPEMAN

Posted on November 21, 2009 by David Fick

Michael Riedel tries to introduce his article on the possible return of the flop musical The Capeman with a story about how Sutton Foster will play the title role in the upcoming reading of Carrie. Can we just take a … Continue reading →

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Another Seasonal Musical: A CHRISTMAS STORY

Posted on November 20, 2009 by David Fick

A Christmas Story: The Musical opens tonight in Kansas and is hoping to make a Broadway bow in 2010. From Playbill: Scott Davenport Richards penned the score to the musical based on the Jean Shepherd stories and the 1983 MGM … Continue reading →

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Website Launched

Posted on November 18, 2009 by David Fick

The official website for the A Little Night Music revival on Broadway has been launched. There isn’t much content yet, but I’m certain there will be as we get closer and closer to opening night. I’m looking forward to this … Continue reading →

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ERNEST IN LOVE Off-Broadway

Posted on November 17, 2009 by David Fick

Irish Repertory Theatre will be producing the overlooked, but charming musical, Ernest in Love, Off-Broadway. Ernest in Love has a book and lyrics by Anne Croswell and music by Lee Pockriss and will be directed by Charlotte Moore, with Barry … Continue reading →

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THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG

Posted on November 17, 2009 by David Fick

The Princess and the Frog represents Disney’s return to their filmmaking roots – the animated musical. We’ve already had a teaser trailer: A trailer: And a sneak peak: And I think all look very promising indeed. It’s obviously not a … Continue reading →

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New FELA! Producers

Posted on November 17, 2009 by David Fick

Fela! has added a few new producers to the mix: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z. Super news for the musical that opens next week, and which promises to take audiences on a fascinating trip through the life story … Continue reading →

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RAGTIME Broadway Revival Reviews

Posted on November 16, 2009 by David Fick

Here is a summary of the reviews for the Ragtime revival on Broadway…. Raves David Rooney at Variety: The 1997 musical not only feels trenchant and timely, but its multistrand story is delivered with fresh clarity and emotional immediacy in … Continue reading →

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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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Disney’s RAPUNZEL: Thanksgiving 2010

Posted on November 11, 2009 by David Fick

When last we heard about Disney’s Rapunzel, Kristen Chenoweth was going to be the voice of Rapunzel with Dan Fogler as the Prince; Glen Keane was at the helm; and some initial character designs had been released. Things have changed. … Continue reading →

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