Category Archives: Musicals

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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Jennifer Hudson: THE Dreamgirl

Posted on June 9, 2009 by David Fick

Over the weekend, I watched Dreamgirls on DVD with some friends. It’s been a while since I saw it and I think part of me had forgotten how much I enjoy the film. At one point, we were all discussing … Continue reading →

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West Side Story

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

West Side Story: I won’t lie. West Side Story was the revival I was most excited about this season. Not only do we get to revisit one of the great Broadway musicals of all time, we get to explore it … Continue reading →

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Guys and Dolls

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Guys and Dolls: I’ve been in two minds about this revival. I really wanted it to work, but nothing I’ve heard about it has indicated that it does. Watching this clip, the first thing that hits me – besides the … Continue reading →

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Rock of Ages

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Rock of Ages: It took me a while to find this clip. At first, all there was to see was a multitude of clips showing how Bret Michaels walked upstage into a descending piece of scenery. As for the show … Continue reading →

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Shrek: the Musical

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Shrek the Musical: Shrek is a show that really doesn’t interest me. I guess its pleasant enough, but for me it’s one to file with the Mel Brooks musicals (OK, haha, we get it, ooh silly rude puns, put it … Continue reading →

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Next to Normal

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Next to Normal: This was a great choice for the broadcast, showcasing some great performances and really encapsulating a show that musically picks up where RENT left off and takes what that Pulitzer Prize-winning show gave us a step further … Continue reading →

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