Category Archives: Musicals

The Soul of a Young Man

Posted on June 18, 2009 by David Fick

So I’ve been thinking about the first time I encountered RENT. It would have been midway through the year when the Tony Awards were screened on MNET – a ceremony the channel has now abandoned – on which the cast … Continue reading →

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Everything is RENT

Posted on June 18, 2009 by David Fick

What is it about RENT? I’ve loved it, disdained it, watched it, been moved by it, been left cold by it, left it behind, returned to it and loved it all over again. I’ve sat for hours with the CD … Continue reading →

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Gwen and Chita do CHICAGO!

Posted on June 17, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a rare look at the original production of Chicago. This first set of clips is from an out-of-town tryout, shot by Fred Ebb himself (as legend has it), so we get to see some stuff that never made it … Continue reading →

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The BEST Sondheim Diva

Posted on June 16, 2009 by David Fick

This man has created great work for some great divas and others have performed his work to great acclaim: Ethel Merman, Chita Rivera, Donna Murphy, Joanna Gleason, Elaine Stritch, Bernadette Peters, Maria Friedman and Judi Dench are just a few. … Continue reading →

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Original London SWEENEY

Posted on June 14, 2009 by David Fick

It is amazing what you can find on YouTube. It never ceases to amaze me. Today: two clips from the short-lived original London production of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd Not the greatest quality, but interesting to see…. I … Continue reading →

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NINE….

Posted on June 13, 2009 by David Fick

I was browsing through some old bookmarks and came across the trailer for Rob Marshall’s upcoming film version of Nine, Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston’s musical based on Frederico Fellini’s 8½: I really, really, really want this film to be … Continue reading →

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Marry Me a Little

Posted on June 13, 2009 by David Fick

It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since our production of the Craig Lucas and Norman René-conceived Stephen Sondheim revue, Marry Me a Little, at the Intimate Theatre, in which I played the “Man” and which was … Continue reading →

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Casting for PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK

Posted on June 11, 2009 by David Fick

Casting has been announced for Daniel Zaitchik‘s musical adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock that will take place at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center later this month. Whitney Bashor, Charlie Brady, Matt Doyle, Jessica Grove, Veronica Kuehn, Hannah Laird, Anne … Continue reading →

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FELA! on Broadway

Posted on June 11, 2009 by David Fick

Fela! will be opening on Broadway later this year. I must admit I haven’t particularly followed the show’s journey prior to this announcement, but it looks as though Fela! might become one of the major musicals of this season – … Continue reading →

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DREAMGIRLS =/= Best Picture

Posted on June 9, 2009 by David Fick

Having revisited Dreamgirls this weekend, I’ve been browsing around the ‘net a little and saw a few comments from people who were surprised that the film was passed over for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars. I know this … Continue reading →

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