Tag Archives: Elaine Stritch

The Saturday List: 1958 in Musical Theatre

Posted on April 8, 2023 by David Fick

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1958 on musical theatre stages. 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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(Re)considering Musical Theatre Practice: Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2010 by David Fick

Six years ago I delivered a seminar at the University of Cape Town entitled “Musical Theatre Practice: a consideration of genre, form and the festival of renewal”. In that seminar, I set out to explore the major forms of musical … Continue reading →

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SINGIN’ SONDHEIM Review

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Fick

Stephen Holden of The New York Times has reviewed Elaine Stritch’s new Sondheim cabaret, Elaine Stritch…. Singin’ Sondheim… One Song at a Time. Here’s an excerpt: The evening began with a lightly self-mocking “I Feel Pretty,” in which she embodied … Continue reading →

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Elaine Stritch: SINGIN’ SONDHEIM… ONE SONG AT A TIME

Posted on December 13, 2009 by David Fick

Elaine Stritch will present a new cabaret of Sondheim songs next year at Cafe Carlyle, with the first performance set for 5th January 2010. Here’s what Stritch has to say about it: Well, the sign is up out front on … Continue reading →

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