Tag Archives: Next to Normal

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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High School Musicals, or “Is Show X Appropriate for My Students?”

Posted on December 29, 2013 by David Fick

This question of which shows are appropriate for high school productions is a popular one on musical theatre forums and in Facebook groups about musicals, and has even been the subject of a few stories that have captured the attention of the press and websites. Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: BILLY ELLIOT to Close in January

Posted on October 3, 2011 by David Fick

Playbill has reported that Billy Elliot, the musical with book and lyrics penned by Lee Hall and music by Elton John that is based on the popular film of the same name, will be closing on 8 January 2012. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Alice Ripley Controversy

Posted on June 30, 2010 by David Fick

Musical theatre sites are buzzing with conflicting opinions around the “Alice Ripley” controversy. Haven’t heard about it yet? Here’s the 411: From PopWatch: (Alice Ripley) came under fire for using a gay slur in her Facebook status, a response to … Continue reading →

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NEXT TO NORMAL Wins the Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Posted on April 13, 2010 by David Fick

Next to Normal, the rock musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, has beaten out all the expected winners for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and been named the winner of that award. The musical tells the story of … Continue reading →

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Musicals on Brantley’s 2009 Top 10 List

Posted on December 20, 2009 by David Fick

Ben Brantley, of whom I’m no fan in particular, named two musicals in a list of his Top 10 shows of 2009: Fela! and Next to Normal. I’d be more inclined to accept the nod to these shows, which I … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT: the Green Day Musical

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David Fick

Green Day’s American Idiot has been adapted for the musical theatre stage and the creative team has been announced. From Playbill: Tony Award-winning orchestrator and composer Tom Kitt, whose Next to Normal is playing Broadway, has joined the creative team … Continue reading →

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Next to Normal

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Fick

Next to Normal: This was a great choice for the broadcast, showcasing some great performances and really encapsulating a show that musically picks up where RENT left off and takes what that Pulitzer Prize-winning show gave us a step further … Continue reading →

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