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THE SATURDAY LIST: Musical Theatre Related Things that Get Me Excited

Posted on August 23, 2014 by David Fick

It’s time for another “Saturday List” and today I thought I would share some musical theatre related things that get me excited. Let’s jump right in, shall we? Continue reading →

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A Chain of Musicals: LEGALLY BLONDE

Posted on January 13, 2012 by David Fick

In January, Musical Cyberspace is going to work through a chain of musicals. This is how it works: each day I will discuss, in brief, a musical linked to the previous day’s musical by some kind of common ground. It … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: LEAP OF FAITH for Broadway in 2012

Posted on November 16, 2011 by David Fick

The New York Times is reporting that Broadway could see a production of the new Alan Menken-Glenn Slater-Janus Cercone musical, Leap of Faith, in fall 2012. I’ve never seen the film, so I have no idea whether it might make … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Favourite Musical Theatre Directors on Broadway

Posted on May 10, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Who is Your Favourite Musical Theatre Director on Broadway? … Continue reading →

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OPENING NIGHT: HOW TO SUCCEED… on Broadway

Posted on March 27, 2011 by David Fick

The second Broadway revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opens tonight. Continue reading →

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Take A LEAP OF FAITH: Previews Start Tonight

Posted on September 11, 2010 by David Fick

Previews for the world premiere run of the Alan Menken-Glenn Slater-Janus Cercone musical, Leap of Faith, start tonight. With opening officially set for the 3rd of October, the show is playing at the Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los … 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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NEWSFLASH: September Premiere for LEAP OF FAITH

Posted on April 22, 2010 by David Fick

Leap of Faith, the new musical by Alan Menken, Glenn Slater and Janus Cercone, will have its world premiere in Los Angeles later this year. Directed by Rob Ashford (who directed Broadway’s Promises, Promises and is already set for a … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Radcliffe to Help BUSINESS Succeed on Broadway

Posted on April 15, 2010 by David Fick

Daniel Radcliffe will star in a revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with the Frank Loesser score and the Abe Burrows-Jack Weinstock-Willie Gilbert book next year. Continue reading →

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