Category Archives: Stephen Sondheim

NEWSFLASH: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Encores!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by David Fick

I think most musical theatre fans know that Merrily We Roll Along will be receiving an Encores! production in February 2012. Directed by James LaPine, the show will star Colin Donnell as Frank, Celia Keenan-Bolger as Mary, Lin-Manuel Miranda as … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: COMPANY

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David Fick

Company Hundreds of people, Crazy lunches and weddings: Where is your “plus one”? Want to write your own Company haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try! This post brings Musical Theatre Haiku Month to an end. … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GYPSY

Posted on August 24, 2011 by David Fick

Gypsy Want to be a star? Live through, not for, your daughters – Get your gimmick here! Want to write your own Gypsy haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: The FOLLIES Revival Recording…

Posted on August 21, 2011 by David Fick

Everyone is waiting to hear the cast recording of the current Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies. Gossip, hopes and rumours are rippling though message boards, social networks and blogs about the recording. Cast member Terri White … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: FOLLIES

Posted on August 16, 2011 by David Fick

Follies A shimmering past Undead ghosts are in limbo Buildings, people fall Want to write your own Follies haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Posted on August 14, 2011 by David Fick

Merrily We Roll Along Looking back in time Songs and old friends and money Evasive rich joy Want to write your own Merrily We Roll Along haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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FUN STUFF: Top 5 Sondheim Rhymes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David Fick

In the latest edition of The Village Voice, Michael Musto listed his top 5 Sondheim rhymes – check out the link for his reasons: 1. “When a person’s personality is personable / He shouldn’t oughta sit like a lump / … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Lin-Manuel Miranda in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Pilot

Posted on July 19, 2011 by David Fick

Playbill is reporting that a pilot based on the Freestyle Love Supreme stage show (described as ‘a non-stop, hip hop improv ride, spinning cues from the audience into instantaneous riffs and fully realized musical number’) will be produced, starring Lin-Manuel … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Who is Your Favourite Joanne?

Posted on May 29, 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. Who is your favourite Joanne? You know, the character … Continue reading →

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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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