Category Archives: Musicals

5 Great Musicals of the 1990s

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David Fick

This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1990s. If you don’t know them – head straight to Amazon and pick up a cast recording! These are definitely shows that should be on your radar. 1. … Continue reading →

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FELA! Production Photographs

Posted on October 29, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photos from the show. You can check out the full gallery by clicking the link above, but here’s one shot of this energetic, eclectic show to whet your appetite:

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“Monetizing” SHREK

Posted on October 28, 2009 by David Fick

In their Third Quarter 2009 Financial Report, DreamWorks Animation has revealed the nature of their plans for Shrek, the musical theatre adaptation of their hit film of the same name. From the desk of Lew Coleman: We plan to monetize … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES Revival Confirmed

Posted on October 26, 2009 by David Fick

It’s official! The Broadway revival of Promises, Promises will open in Spring 2010, with Sean Hayes and Kristen Chenoweth in the lead roles. Now for the real questions – will Rob Ashford keep the original “Turkey Lurkey Time” choreography….?

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Behind the Scenes of CRAZY FOR YOU

Posted on October 24, 2009 by David Fick

A “new” Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You was the quintessential musical – one where everybody sings, everybody dances and where anything on hand is used to make music. The plot was nothing new, having been adapted from the 1930s … Continue reading →

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ASSASSINS on film?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by David Fick

Having been rather ill this week, I’ve had some time to think about the idea of a film version of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins, which I discussed a lot with my favourite guy, Eric, in the many hours I couldn’t sleep … Continue reading →

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WEST SIDE STORY Interview with Carol Lawrence

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David Fick

There’s an interview with West Side Story‘s original Maria, Carol Lawrence, over at the Examiner. The West Side Story related questions, posed by interviewer Steven Slatten, follow: How did you end up playing the role of Maria? “I came to … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES for Chenoweth?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by David Fick

Although no official announcement has been made yet, the latest name in connection with the role of Fran Kubelik in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises is Kristen Chenoweth. It now seems very likely that it is she who will … Continue reading →

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A New DADDY LONG LEGS Musical

Posted on October 5, 2009 by David Fick

Anyone remember Daddy Long Legs? Cute novel (by Jean Webster), adapted 5 times for film and once for TV as an anime series, about an orphan and her sponsor. Well, it’s headed for the musical stage, in an adaptation by … Continue reading →

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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: the Musical

Posted on October 1, 2009 by David Fick

Roald Dahl’s most popular novel is making its way to the musical stage. Word is that Warner Brothers Theatre Ventures has its eye on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a potential directorial vehicle for Sam Mendes, having hired David … Continue reading →

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