Category Archives: The Saturday List

The Saturday List: All 11 Best Musical Tony Award Winners of The 1940s and 1950s Ranked From Worst To Best

Posted on August 10, 2024 by David Fick

The 1940s and 1950s were a golden era for Broadway, a time when the Best Musical Tony Award recognized some of the most iconic shows ever staged. But not all winners are created equal. In this weekend’s Saturday List, we’re ranking all the Best Musical Tony Award winners from these two decades, from the most forgettable to the truly timeless, taking into account their cultural impact, musical innovation and audience reception over time. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Five Broadway-Bound Musicals That Never Made It

Posted on August 3, 2024 by David Fick

As musical theatre fans, we all know that not every promising show makes it to Broadway. Some musicals, despite having intriguing concepts, talented creators and even developmental productions, never quite manage to reach the Main Stem. This week’s “The Saturday List” dives into five such musicals – shows that had the potential to be Broadway hits but ultimately fell short. Join us as we explore the stories behind these ambitious productions and what kept them from making their Broadway bows. Continue reading →

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Forgotten Musicals Friday: Ready to Cast Your Vote for MR. PRESIDENT?

Posted on August 2, 2024 by David Fick

With Kamala Harris set to face off against Donald Trump this November, is MR. PRESIDENT the kind of satirical show that would be a pertinent reflection of the times? For this week’s Forgotten Musicals Friday, let’s put together a campaign for this politically-tinged musical to see whether it gets our vote. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: What’s in a Name, Mr Sondheim?

Posted on July 27, 2024 by David Fick

For this week’s Saturday List, I thought it might be fun to take a look at songs with people’s names in the title from shows where Stephen Sondheim wrote lyrics were set to other composers’ music. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Five HAIRSPRAY Movie Moments That Hold Fast Today – and Five That Are a Little More Sticky

Posted on July 20, 2024 by David Fick

Today marks the seventeenth anniversary of the release of the film adaptation of HAIRSPRAY. Almost two decades after it hit cinemas, there are some moments in the film where the Ultra Clutch holds fast, but others where things are a little more sticky – so let’s explore a few of those in this week’s Saturday List! Continue reading →

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Forgotten Musicals Friday: The Glitzy Showbiz Gem, TWO ON THE AISLE

Posted on July 19, 2024 by David Fick

For this week’s Forgotten Musical Friday, we’re diving into the glitzy, glamorous world of TWO ON THE AISLE, a sparkling gem that graced Broadway in the early 1950s. With a score by Jule Styne and the razor-sharp wit of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, this show is a delightful romp you’ll wish you’d found out about sooner! Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Ranking all Seven of Lerner and Loewe’s Broadway Musicals

Posted on July 13, 2024 by David Fick

Every day this December, Musical Cyberspace chooses 5 musicals linked by a common theme and ranks them from best to worst. The link for today’s five musicals is Lerner and Loewe. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Don’t Talk, Just Kiss – Ten Great Musical Moments of Love and Longing

Posted on July 6, 2024 by David Fick

Happy International Kissing Day! In celebration of the simple pleasures associated with kissing, let’s take a trip through some of the most memorable, passionate and significant kisses in musical theatre for this week’s Saturday List. These moments capture the essence of love, longing and sometimes, sheer awkwardness. Pucker up! Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Which Loesser Offers More?

Posted on June 29, 2024 by David Fick

Frank Loesser’s legacy in musical theatre is nothing short of monumental, his creations being a testament to the power of wit, melody and drama. As we toast the man behind some of the most memorable scores ever to grace this best of all possible theatre districts, let’s rank his five Broadway shows. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Brilliance and Resilience at the 2024 Tony Awards

Posted on June 22, 2024 by David Fick

Ah, the Tony Awards – a night meant to celebrate the dazzling world of Broadway with all the glitz and glamour one can muster. This week’s Saturday List recaps the highs of this year’s ceremony. Continue reading →

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