Tag Archives: Revivals

#ThursdayThoughts: Musical Theatre Revivals

Posted on November 23, 2017 by David Fick

Today’s discussion is about revivals of classic musicals on either side of the pond. Head on down to the comments and sound off on what Michael Billington had to say on the issue in his review of the 2011 West End transfer of the Lincoln Center’s production of SOUTH PACIFIC. Continue reading →

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Monday Meditation: I’m Over the Closing Night Blues

Posted on June 15, 2015 by David Fick

Some thoughts on closing nights, following the shuttering of THE VISIT. Continue reading →

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BRIGADOON Concert on Broadway

Posted on April 28, 2010 by David Fick

A concert of the classic Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical, Brigadoon, will be staged as a benefit at the Shubert Theatre for the Irish Repertory Theatre on 14th June. Starring Len Cariou, Jason Danieley and Melissa Errico, the … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night

Posted on April 25, 2010 by David Fick

Rob Ashford’s Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, starring Sean Hayes and Kristen Chenoweth, opens on Broadway tonight. here are some clips from the show to celebrate the event: I think the show promises pretty good things in terms of its … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES Photographs

Posted on April 5, 2010 by David Fick

The Broadway revival of Promises, Promises which is currently in previews pending an official opening on 25 April has released its first set of production photographs by Joan Marcus. Promises, Promises is based on the classic Billy Wilder film, The … Continue reading →

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New HAIR Revival Photos

Posted on March 19, 2010 by David Fick

Here’s a glimpse of how the new cast of the Broadway revival of HAIR looks on stage. Continue reading →

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“A Little Prayer” for Chenoweth in PROMISES, PROMISES

Posted on March 1, 2010 by David Fick

A brief bit of news about the upcoming Broadway revival of Promises, Promises: Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s hit song, “I Say a Little Prayer” will be added to the score of the musical, to be sung by Kristin Chenoweth … Continue reading →

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PAL JOEY Smiles for the Camera

Posted on December 11, 2008 by David Fick

The Roundabout revival of Pal Joey, the classic Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musical comedy from 1940, has released a few production photographs, taken by Joan Marcus. The cast is led by Stockard Channing as Vera Simpson, Matthew Risch as … Continue reading →

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GREASE no longer the word…

Posted on December 3, 2008 by David Fick

The current Broadway revival of Grease will close on 4 January 2009. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, the revival will have played 554 performances since its opening on 19 August 2007. The 1972 show features a book, music and … Continue reading →

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New Pal for Broadway’s “JOEY”

Posted on November 25, 2008 by David Fick

It has been announced that, due to an injury, Christian Hoff has withdrawn from Roundabout’s Broadway revival of Pal Joey and that understudy Matthew Risch is permanently stepping into the titular role. He has a naughty face. I like it. … Continue reading →

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