Tag Archives: Musicals

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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Interpolations for the BYE BYE BIRDIE Revival

Posted on September 11, 2009 by David Fick

The wealth of material created for the film and television adaptations of the 1960 Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie won’t be heard in the new Broadway revival, with one exception: the title tune written for the film, which will be … Continue reading →

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Broadway Revival of PROMISES, PROMISES

Posted on September 5, 2009 by David Fick

Variety has reported that following the LA production of Parade, Rob Ashford will begin prepping the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises that has been rumoured ever since Ashford staged a reading of the Burt Bacharach musical in March 2008: (Rob … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT Extends

Posted on September 3, 2009 by David Fick

American Idiot, which starts previews tomorrow with opening night set for September 16th has exceeded expectations for advance bookings and has announced an three week extension. The show would originally have to closed on October 11, but will now run … Continue reading →

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A SHINING TRUTH

Posted on August 31, 2009 by David Fick

This month saw the release of A Shining Truth, an album of musical theatre songs by Nigel Richards that features a number of pieces from some of the most exciting current musical theatre composers that have been unrecorded thus far. … Continue reading →

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Theatre Reads

Posted on August 26, 2009 by David Fick

I’m busy reading two books on musicals at the same time: Show Boat: the Story of a Classic American Musical and Everything Was Possible: the Birth of the Musical Follies. Both are brilliant and I hope that everyone who visits … Continue reading →

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Trailer for THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical

Posted on August 20, 2009 by David Fick

There’s a very short and not particularly interesting trailer for the production up on YouTube:

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FELA! Casting News

Posted on August 13, 2009 by David Fick

Although the complete cast of Broadway’s Fela! has not yet been announced, casting for two of the principle roles has been made known. Sahr Ngaujah, who starred as Off-Broadway’s Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will repeat his duties in the Broadway production … Continue reading →

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More CHESS moves: some notes on characterisation…

Posted on August 9, 2009 by David Fick

One popular criticism of Chess seems to be the lack of focus in terms of characterisation. Who is the protagonist? Is there more than one? Is it Florence all the way through? Freddie in Act I and Florence in Act … Continue reading →

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Casting AMERICAN IDIOT

Posted on August 3, 2009 by David Fick

The complete cast for American Idiot has been announced. The principle cast features: John Gallagher, Jr as Johnny; Matt Caplan as Tunny; Michael Esper as Will; Tony Vincent as St. Jimmy; Mary Faber as Heather; Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername; … Continue reading →

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