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Musical Notes: 20 May 2010

Posted on May 20, 2010 by David Fick

The Scottsboro Boys Sets Broadway Dates The Scottsboro Boys, the new John Kander-Fred Ebb-David Thompson musical based on the infamous Scottsboro case in the 1930s, will open on Broadway at the Lyceum theatre on 31st October 2010, following a preview … Continue reading →

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Listen to that RAGTIME

Posted on January 10, 2010 by David Fick

It seems my post on the new minimalist production of Camelot has caused some folks to get a little hot under the collar. To set the record straight – particularly to those individuals who’ve reacted in a way that perhaps … Continue reading →

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New Minimalist Production of CAMELOT

Posted on December 19, 2009 by David Fick

The trend towards pared down productions that somehow supposedly enhance the audience’s insight into the show continues; this time with a new production of Camelot by the Pasadena Playhouse. From Playbill: “David Lee…has a fresh and exciting take on the … Continue reading →

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RAGTIME to Close?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by David Fick

Officially, it has been said that there are “no plans to close at this time”, but Michael Riedel says in The New York Post that the rumour is that Ragtime will close on January 3rd…

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RAGTIME at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 28, 2009 by David Fick

I found the Ragtime performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade underwhelming. The setting is lovely, but the lip synchronization is very out at the beginning and I found the performer’s bodies lacking in energy, which is fine when the camera … Continue reading →

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RAGTIME Broadway Revival Reviews

Posted on November 16, 2009 by David Fick

Here is a summary of the reviews for the Ragtime revival on Broadway…. Raves David Rooney at Variety: The 1997 musical not only feels trenchant and timely, but its multistrand story is delivered with fresh clarity and emotional immediacy in … Continue reading →

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