Tag Archives: Sunset Boulevard

The Saturday List: Best ‘Memories’ of Elaine Paige

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Tjaart van der Walt

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of the most well known leading ladies of the modern musical theatre era, Elaine Paige. Continue reading →

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Forgotten Musicals Friday: POOR LITTLE RITZ GIRL

Posted on January 14, 2022 by David Fick

POOR LITTLE RITZ GIRL was the first Broadway show that showcased Rodgers and Hart’s talents to any great extent. Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Musicals in South Africa in 2013 – a Retrospective

Posted on January 1, 2014 by David Fick

A look back at the musicals seen on stage in South Africa in 2013. Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: Favourite Songs from 1990s Musicals

Posted on April 6, 2013 by David Fick

The 1990s. The next decade to be the subject of a Saturday List. Continue reading →

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Double Take December: SUNSET BOULEVARD

Posted on December 25, 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. Sunset … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 8

Posted on March 10, 2010 by David Fick

Part 8 of this track-by-track commentary of Love Never Dies deals with the start of Act 2, moving onto tracks 1-3 of the second disc of the the original cast recording. 1. “Entr’acte” Act II starts off with an energetic … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes: the John Barrowman Poll

Posted on November 16, 2009 by David Fick

Although my obsession with John Barrowman has waned somewhat in the years gone by, it is nice to see that a DVD of his latest concert is being released. The promo makes it look pretty cheesy, but I still enjoy … Continue reading →

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5 Great Musicals of the 1990s

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David Fick

This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1990s. If you don’t know them – head straight to Amazon and pick up a cast recording! These are definitely shows that should be on your radar. 1. … Continue reading →

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Opinions on Liza as Norma in SUNSET BOULEVARD?

Posted on August 15, 2003 by David Fick

Thought for the day: I’d love to see Liza Minnelli as Norma in a film version of Sunset Boulevard, however unlikely a casting that might be. If she was able to sing the role with whatever help the studio could … Continue reading →

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