Category Archives: Musicals

Newsflash: ET -an Extra-Terrestrial Musical?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by David Fick

Following the success of SHREK, Dreamworks Theatricals has announced a musical adaptation of the classic Steven Spielberg film ET: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. Continue reading →

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“Top 10 Musicals: 2000 – 2009” Poll Results

Posted on March 22, 2009 by David Fick

These are the results of a poll that was held earlier this year. I’ve decided to list the Top 20 based on everybody’s Top 10 votes. THE FINAL TALLY: Avenue Q (4) The Light in the Piazza (4) Grey Gardens … Continue reading →

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More GUYS AND DOLLS Photographs

Posted on February 28, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a second gallery of photographs from the new revival of Guys and Dolls. Here are three to enjoy; there are many more in the gallery if you follow the link provided above. Go have a peek. Although … Continue reading →

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GUYS AND DOLLS Production Photos

Posted on February 19, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photographs from the new Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls. Here are just a few to whet your appetite; enjoy for the complete gallery by following the link above. Enjoy!

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Backstage at HAIR…

Posted on January 11, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a video that’s loads of fun: Gavin Creel and Will Swenson backstage at Hair! It may not be new, but it’s still great!

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POLL: Top Ten Musicals 2000-2009

Posted on January 10, 2009 by David Fick

I thought it might be fun to do decade-by-decade musical theatre “Top 10” lists and then put everyone’s lists through a points system and see what comes out tops. It’s a bit geeky, I guess, but it seems like it … Continue reading →

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John Cullum Anecdote

Posted on December 12, 2008 by David Fick

When John Cullum wanted to audition for On the Twentieth Century, Harold Prince said that he was the most boring actor on Broadway. And Cullum agreed. It’s a great story. I don’t think anybody can doubt Cullum’s status as one … Continue reading →

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PAL JOEY Smiles for the Camera

Posted on December 11, 2008 by David Fick

The Roundabout revival of Pal Joey, the classic Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musical comedy from 1940, has released a few production photographs, taken by Joan Marcus. The cast is led by Stockard Channing as Vera Simpson, Matthew Risch as … Continue reading →

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Photo Call: LES MISERABLES at Signature

Posted on December 6, 2008 by David Fick

With the production up and running, Playbill has published some photographs of the new production. The design certainly looks immensely effective! My favourites: You can view the other photos by following the link above. There are also a couple of … Continue reading →

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THE FLINTSTONES: A Yabba Dabba Musical?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by David Fick

Jeff Marx, the man responsible for the Tony-winning score of Avenue Q, and Jake Anthony are in negotiations with Marco Pennette, who currently works on the popular sitcom Samantha Who?, with the aim of collaborating on a stage musical adaptation … Continue reading →

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