Category Archives: Oscar Hammerstein II

A Chain of Musicals: OKLAHOMA!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by David Fick

In January, Musical Cyberspace is going to work through a chain of musicals. This is how it works: each day I will discuss, in brief, a musical linked to the previous day’s musical by some kind of common ground. It … Continue reading →

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Double Take December: CAROUSEL

Posted on December 2, 2011 by David Fick

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it. This month I’ll be listing one of each for a range of musicals, a different one each day. Carousel … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Posted on August 17, 2011 by David Fick

The Sound of Music None has her spirit None but the small white flowers Which will always bloom Want to write your own The Sound of Music haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: OKALHOMA!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by David Fick

Oklahoma! To become stately, A woman must choose her beau. What an allegory! Want to write your own Oklahoma! haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: FLOWER DRUM SONG

Posted on August 13, 2011 by David Fick

Flower Drum Song Children keep growing; She adores her womanhood. Pa-ra-pa pum pum! Want to write your own Flower Drum Song haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SOUTH PACIFIC

Posted on August 9, 2011 by David Fick

South Pacific One magical night, Matching thoughts sing in the stars: Love checks prejudice. Want to write your own South Pacific haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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May Madness: Are Period Musicals Dated?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Are Period Musicals Dated? I think there is a … Continue reading →

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May Madness: The Scariest Song in Musical Theatre

Posted on May 4, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. The Scariest Song in Musical Theatre When I think … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs The “I Want … Continue reading →

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May Madess: Are Darker Musicals Better?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Are Darker Musicals Better? I have heard plenty of … Continue reading →

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