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THE SATURDAY LIST: Five Favourite “Small Cast” Shows

Posted on May 30, 2020 by David Fick

For today’s Saturday List, I thought it might be fun to take a look at some “small cast” shows. By their very nature, these shows are more intimate than the big musicals that play the biggest houses on Broadway, in the West End and internationally. Some are introspective, others are side-splittingly funny – but many are just as moving as their classic, big, blockbuster counterparts. Continue reading →

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THE SATURDAY LIST: Musical Theatre Related Things that Get Me Excited

Posted on August 23, 2014 by David Fick

It’s time for another “Saturday List” and today I thought I would share some musical theatre related things that get me excited. Let’s jump right in, shall we? Continue reading →

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EDGES, Tonglen and a Theatre of Compassion

Posted on June 2, 2011 by David Fick

Last night’s preview of Edges was awesome. We had a packed house and the audience was incredibly responsive and engaged. The theatre is an incredibly intimate one, so the front row is about a couple of steps away from our … Continue reading →

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EDGES… A Song Cycle… A Blog…

Posted on June 1, 2011 by David Fick

So tonight is the first and only preview for the South African premiere production of Edges, a song cycle by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. I thought it might be a fun idea to devote what time I have for … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Roles to Repeat

Posted on May 9, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Today’s post is geared towards performers in musical theatre and I’d love to hear your answers to this question: Which roles would you … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Another Fun Theatre Survey

Posted on May 8, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Today’s post is more about me and my life in the theatre in general. Here are 20 more questions that together form a … Continue reading →

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May Madness: a Fun Theatre Survey

Posted on May 7, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Today’s post is more about me and my life in the theatre in general. Here are 20 questions that together form a fun … Continue reading →

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30 Musicals in 30 Days: An Inspiring Musical

Posted on April 21, 2011 by David Fick

Post a song from a musical that inspires you. I am going to choose Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s Edges for today’s show. How come? Because this show came out of nowhere and became really popular through nothing but hard … Continue reading →

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“New Musical Theatre” Site Launched

Posted on April 26, 2010 by David Fick

A new site promoting the next generation of musical theatre writers was launched tonight with a concert featuring (amongst others) Kelli O’Hara, Krysta Rodriguez, De’Adre Aziza and Kate Wetherhead. The “New Musical Theatre” website aims to help distribute and promote … Continue reading →

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