Tag Archives: Ben Elton

A Chain of Musicals: THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

Posted on January 9, 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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30 Musicals in 30 Days: A Disappointing Musical

Posted on April 19, 2011 by David Fick

Post a song from a musical which disappointed you. About halfway through the first act of We Will Rock You, I was dumbfounded. The Queen songs are wonderful but the book is a disaster. Ben Elton’s dialogue is basically a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

Posted on June 20, 2010 by David Fick

I went to see the 14:00 show Ben Elton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Boys in the Photograph today. What follows are my thoughts on the show, a revised version of the 2000 musical The Beautiful Game. I shall also … Continue reading →

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Review Roundup: THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

Posted on June 8, 2010 by David Fick

Here’s a roundup of reviews for the new South African production of The Boys in the Photograph, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s revised version of their musical, The Beautiful Game. The reception to the show has been largely positive, … Continue reading →

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THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Opens in South Africa

Posted on May 18, 2010 by David Fick

The South African production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s The Boys in the Photograph opens tonight. Here’s a clip that showcases the brand new staging of the musical: The cast features: David Chevers (John Kelly), Carly Graeme (Mary … Continue reading →

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THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH: Video Promos

Posted on April 13, 2010 by David Fick

Here’s a series of promotional videos for the upcoming production of The Boys in the Photograph – the revised version of Ben Elton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Beautiful Game – starting 18th May 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 12

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

The final part of this track-by-track Love Never Dies commentary covers the ending of the show, dealing with tracks 12-13 on the second disc of the original cast recording. 12. “Gustave, Gustave” The title of this track made me chuckle. … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 11

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

The eleventh and final part of this track-by-track commentary of Love Never Dies works through Christine’s climactic performance of the title song and its immediate aftermath: tracks 10-11 of the second disc of the original cast recording. 10. “Love Never … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 10

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

Part 10 of this track-by-track Love Never Dies commentary takes us to Christine’s dressing room, beginning the lead up to the moment whether Christine will choose to sing or not, taking us through tracks 8-9 of the second disc of … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 9

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

The ninth part of my track-by-track commentary of Love Never Dies deals with a sequence of reprises of tunes we’ve heard earlier in the show, those heard on tracks 4-5 of the second disc of the original cast recording, “Bathing … Continue reading →

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