Tag Archives: Stephen Sondheim

A Chain of Musicals: SWEENEY TODD

Posted on January 2, 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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Double Take December: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

Posted on December 13, 2011 by David Fick

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it. This month I’ll be listing one of each for a range of musicals, a different one each day. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Double Take December: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Posted on December 12, 2011 by David Fick

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it – today’s pick is SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Encores!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by David Fick

I think most musical theatre fans know that Merrily We Roll Along will be receiving an Encores! production in February 2012. Directed by James LaPine, the show will star Colin Donnell as Frank, Celia Keenan-Bolger as Mary, Lin-Manuel Miranda as … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: COMPANY

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David Fick

Company Hundreds of people, Crazy lunches and weddings: Where is your “plus one”? Want to write your own Company haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try! This post brings Musical Theatre Haiku Month to an end. … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GYPSY

Posted on August 24, 2011 by David Fick

Gypsy Want to be a star? Live through, not for, your daughters – Get your gimmick here! Want to write your own Gypsy haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: The FOLLIES Revival Recording…

Posted on August 21, 2011 by David Fick

Everyone is waiting to hear the cast recording of the current Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies. Gossip, hopes and rumours are rippling though message boards, social networks and blogs about the recording. Cast member Terri White … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: FOLLIES

Posted on August 16, 2011 by David Fick

Follies A shimmering past Undead ghosts are in limbo Buildings, people fall Want to write your own Follies haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Posted on August 14, 2011 by David Fick

Merrily We Roll Along Looking back in time Songs and old friends and money Evasive rich joy Want to write your own Merrily We Roll Along haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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FUN STUFF: Top 5 Sondheim Rhymes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David Fick

In the latest edition of The Village Voice, Michael Musto listed his top 5 Sondheim rhymes – check out the link for his reasons: 1. “When a person’s personality is personable / He shouldn’t oughta sit like a lump / … Continue reading →

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