Tag Archives: Musicals

Musical Theatre Sunday School: Comfort in Times of Trouble

Posted on September 7, 2014 by David Fick

This week, I thought our reflection could focus on how musicals can bring us comfort in times of trouble. I would so like for you to share some of your musical theatre comforts with me! Continue reading →

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TITANIC Lyrics: Some Thoughts

Posted on December 17, 2013 by David Fick

Although I’m a fan of the show, Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s TITANIC has its critics. One of the most common criticisms I’ve heard in regard to the show has to do with its lyrics. So I thought I’d give the cast album another listen with this particular focus at an entry point. Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: COMPANY

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David Fick

Company Hundreds of people, Crazy lunches and weddings: Where is your “plus one”? Want to write your own Company haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try! This post brings Musical Theatre Haiku Month to an end. … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: ON THE TOWN

Posted on August 29, 2011 by David Fick

On the Town Uptown or downtown, But where’s my lady’s chamber? Sailors take their leave. Want to write your own On the Town haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: KICKS

Posted on August 28, 2011 by David Fick

Kicks Wannabe showgirls Kicking up good times, baby: Wishing for the one! Want to write your own Kicks haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: HOORAY FOR WHAT!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by David Fick

Hooray For What! Poison gas transformed; A potion’s formula changed: Make lovers not war! Want to write your own Hooray For What! haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE

Posted on August 25, 2011 by David Fick

The Boys From Syracuse Four men with two names – What do you do with such men? Love them, or love Love. Want to write your own The Boys From Syracuse haiku? Head to the comment box and give it … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GYPSY

Posted on August 24, 2011 by David Fick

Gypsy Want to be a star? Live through, not for, your daughters – Get your gimmick here! Want to write your own Gypsy haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: ASPECTS OF LOVE

Posted on August 23, 2011 by David Fick

Aspects of Love Seduction and sex – Promiscuity or love? Everything transforms. Want to write your own Aspects of Love haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: A CHORUS LINE

Posted on August 22, 2011 by David Fick

A Chorus Line Living on the line, Where can we be beautiful? A montage of loving. Want to write your own A Chorus Line haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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