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A Chain of Musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS

Posted on January 15, 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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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GUYS AND DOLLS

Posted on August 30, 2011 by David Fick

Guys and Dolls Been in love before? Then follow the fold of love. Bet your soul on it! Want to write your own Guys and Dolls haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: ANNIE Remake: Will + Willow + Jay-Z

Posted on January 20, 2011 by David Fick

Will Smith is discussing the possibility of producing a remake of ANNIE with Sony. Continue reading →

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RIP Jean Simmons

Posted on January 22, 2010 by David Fick

Jean Simmons was an English actress who worked in film, on stage and on television. She was awarded two Oscars in her lifetime, one as Best Supporting Actress for Hamlet (1948)and another as Best Actress for The Happy Ending (1969). … Continue reading →

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A New Director for THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Posted on December 28, 2009 by David Fick

A few days ago, Michael Riedel mentioned in his column at The New York Post that the producers of The Addams Family would be bringing in a new director to help shape up the show for its Broadway opening. Now … Continue reading →

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Guys and Dolls

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Guys and Dolls: I’ve been in two minds about this revival. I really wanted it to work, but nothing I’ve heard about it has indicated that it does. Watching this clip, the first thing that hits me – besides the … Continue reading →

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More GUYS AND DOLLS Photographs

Posted on February 28, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a second gallery of photographs from the new revival of Guys and Dolls. Here are three to enjoy; there are many more in the gallery if you follow the link provided above. Go have a peek. Although … Continue reading →

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GUYS AND DOLLS Production Photos

Posted on February 19, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has up a gallery of photographs from the new Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls. Here are just a few to whet your appetite; enjoy for the complete gallery by following the link above. Enjoy!

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The Four Principle GUYS AND DOLLS

Posted on December 3, 2008 by David Fick

Joining Oliver Platt and Lauren Graham as Nathan and Adelaide in the upcoming revival of Guys and Dolls, will be Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant as Sky and Sarah.

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Casting the GUYS AND DOLLS Revival

Posted on October 10, 2008 by David Fick

The first bit of casting for Des McAnuff’s revival of the classic Broadway musical Guys and Dolls has been announced. Nathan Detroit will be played by…. Oliver Platt!

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