Tag Archives: Jerry Zaks

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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May Madness: Favourite Musical Theatre Directors on Broadway

Posted on May 10, 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 Musical Theatre Director on Broadway? … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Broadway’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Posted on April 5, 2010 by David Fick

The Addams Family opens on Broadway later this week, but here’s a gallery of production photographs by Joan Marcus featuring the cast of this new musical based on the creepy and kooky family created by Charles Addams. Nathan Lane and … 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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NEWSFLASH: GIRL CRAZY for Encores!

Posted on November 19, 2009 by David Fick

Encores! will be producing GIRL CRAZY, the Gershwins’ fanciful Depression-era musical of 1930. Continue reading →

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The 101 DALMATIANS Musical

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill has news about a new 101 Dalmatians musical – not an adaptation of the classic animated Disney film – that will be touring the US: James Ludwig, Catia Ojeda and Julie Foldesi will join Rachel York in the new … Continue reading →

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