Category Archives: Musicals

Casting AMERICAN IDIOT

Posted on August 3, 2009 by David Fick

The complete cast for American Idiot has been announced. The principle cast features: John Gallagher, Jr as Johnny; Matt Caplan as Tunny; Michael Esper as Will; Tony Vincent as St. Jimmy; Mary Faber as Heather; Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername; … Continue reading →

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CHESS: Opening Moves

Posted on August 1, 2009 by David Fick

With the recent release of the Chess in Concert DVD, I find that I am once again thinking about this most problematic of musicals. The main problem with the show (in any of its variations) is that it has a … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT: the Green Day Musical

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David Fick

Green Day’s American Idiot has been adapted for the musical theatre stage and the creative team has been announced. From Playbill: Tony Award-winning orchestrator and composer Tom Kitt, whose Next to Normal is playing Broadway, has joined the creative team … Continue reading →

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Moral Songs in INTO THE WOODS

Posted on July 24, 2009 by David Fick

A few thoughts on these little gems from the Stephen Sondheim musical, Into the Woods… My favourite “moral of the story” song in Into the Woods The first time I watched Into the Woods, I immediately clicked with “Giants in … Continue reading →

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY: the Musical

Posted on July 23, 2009 by David Fick

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is heading for Broadway, with plans to open in the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. Continue reading →

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FINIAN’S RAINBOW: Back to Broadway

Posted on July 18, 2009 by David Fick

Following an announcement on Playbill that an expanded version of the Finian’s Rainbow concert would transfer to Broadway in that season that the Americans so charmingly call “the fall”, casting has been announced (also at Playbill) for the Broadway run … Continue reading →

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SOUTH PACIFIC: Revisiting the Film

Posted on July 10, 2009 by David Fick

Watching the film version of South Pacific again after a while is always a surprise. I always enjoy it more than I think I will and today I probably like it more than I ever have. Some things I liked: … Continue reading →

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in France

Posted on July 6, 2009 by David Fick

Kirsten Scott Thomas and Leslie Caron are set to star as daughter and mother Armfeldt in a French production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s A Little Night Music. Under the direction of Lee Blakeley (with choreography by Andrew George), … Continue reading →

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DREAMGIRLS Tour Casting

Posted on June 27, 2009 by David Fick

Casting has been announced for the Dreamgirls tour. As reported on Playbill, the details are: Moya Angela will head the cast as Effie White…. [She] will be joined by American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as … Continue reading →

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So – Why Don’t People Like PASSION?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by David Fick

Bring up Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Passion on an Internet forum and you’re bound to cause a stir. An avid defender of the show who reads a wide number of forums across the Internet, I’ve seen many criticisms of … Continue reading →

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