Category Archives: Musicals

Musical Theatre Advent Calendar: MAME

Posted on December 1, 2010 by David Fick

I’ve decided to have a musical theatre virtual advent calendar here at Musical Cyberspace. Today’s musical is Mame, Jerry Herman’s 1966 musical that starred Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur. The show ran for a total of 1 508 performances, moving … Continue reading →

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RIP Jerry Bock

Posted on November 4, 2010 by David Fick

Jerry Bock, the composer of the musicals Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello! and She Loves Me, passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Born in 1928, Bock wrote his first musical in high school (My Dream) and then collaborated … Continue reading →

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A TANGLED Song

Posted on November 1, 2010 by David Fick

We’re now able to hear one of the Alan Menken/Glenn Slater songs from Disney’s Tangled Rapunzel project: I’m not really sure what to make of it. It’s a sweet song, but I don’t get the stylistic link between the song … Continue reading →

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Second TANGLED Trailer

Posted on September 24, 2010 by David Fick

The second trailer for Disney’s Tangled has been released: All in all, this leaves me feeling better about the film than I did after the previous trailer. Although I’m still not won over by the look of the film as … Continue reading →

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SAVED Again: Revised Show Opens at KCRT

Posted on September 19, 2010 by David Fick

A revised version of the Off-Broadway musical Saved opens tonight at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre for a run that will continue until 3 October 2010. Based on the film, the 2004 show features a book by John Dempsey and … Continue reading →

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Andrea McArdle in BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE…

Posted on September 19, 2010 by David Fick

Here’s a great clip of Andrea McArdle singing “Doatsy Mae” from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Gosh, how I’d love to see a revival of this show with McArdle as Miss Mona.

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Charlie Chaplin in the LIMELIGHT Once More

Posted on September 19, 2010 by David Fick

Limelight, the new musical based on the life story of Charlie Chaplin, opens at La Jolla Playhouse tonight for a run through 17 October. The show has music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis, with a book by Curtis and Broadway … Continue reading →

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CARRIE to Return to Broadway

Posted on September 17, 2010 by David Fick

BroadwayWorld is reporting that one of the legendary flops of musical theatre, Carrie, will most likely return to Broadway soon – following another workshop, which itself follows several readings over the past year or so. Some of the key information … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Lillias White as FELA! Welcomes Patti LaBelle

Posted on September 12, 2010 by David Fick

Today will see Lillias White give her last two performances as Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, the mother of the titular character in the hit Broadway musical, Fela! White has been with the show since its Broadway opening on 19 October 2009 and … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Movie Musicals: 2010 Edition

Posted on August 8, 2010 by David Fick

What are your Top 10 Movie Musicals – right now at this exact point in time. These are mine – off the top of my head and places in alphabetical order. The links will take you to Amazon.com should you … Continue reading →

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