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The Saturday List: Which Loesser Offers More?

Posted on June 29, 2024 by David Fick

Frank Loesser’s legacy in musical theatre is nothing short of monumental, his creations being a testament to the power of wit, melody and drama. As we toast the man behind some of the most memorable scores ever to grace this best of all possible theatre districts, let’s rank his five Broadway shows. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: 1937 in Musical Theatre

Posted on July 8, 2023 by David Fick

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1953 on musical theatre stages. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and Other Screen-to-Stage Floparoos

Posted on July 2, 2022 by David Fick

If it was a smash on screen, why wouldn’t it be a smash on stage? The answer to this question seems to have evaded many a musical theatre producer – so let’s take a look at some of the greatest screen-to-stage flops! Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Sunday School: LIZA MINNELLI – BORN A STAR Readathon Part 1

Posted on June 2, 2013 by David Fick

This month in Musical Theatre Sunday School, we will have a readathon of Wendy Leigh’s Liza Minnelli biography, Born a Star. Although the book is out of print, you can pick up a fairly cheap copy from Amazon if you … Continue reading →

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Double Take December: SOME LIKE IT VROT

Posted on December 20, 2011 by David Fick

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it. This month I’ll be listing one of each for a range of musicals, a different one each day. Some … Continue reading →

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30 Musicals in 30 Days: My Favourite Musical

Posted on April 30, 2011 by David Fick

Post a song from your favourite musical. Gypsy is my favourite musical and I think it is appropriate to post the song the appears close to the top of the show that got me hooked: “Some People”. A great piece … Continue reading →

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