Tag Archives: The Sound of Music

Musical Theatre Sunday School: Comfort in Times of Trouble

Posted on September 7, 2014 by David Fick

This week, I thought our reflection could focus on how musicals can bring us comfort in times of trouble. I would so like for you to share some of your musical theatre comforts with me! Continue reading →

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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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Dumbed Down Discourse: Challenges Facing Artists, Audiences and the Arts

Posted on December 31, 2013 by David Fick

Something’s been bubbling under for a long time. And IT has starting to erupt. IT started brewing a long time ago, and I’m only now realising what IT is… Continue reading →

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The Saturday List: 6 Sweet Musicals of the 1960s

Posted on October 12, 2013 by David Fick

Ready to take five, dude? This is a list of 6 of my favourite musicals of the 1960s. Continue reading →

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Monday Montage: CINDERELLA

Posted on April 29, 2013 by David Fick

The Monday Montage for today focuses on Cinderella, the new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein television musical by Douglas Carter Beane. The show opened on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on 3 March 2013. The original score of … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Posted on August 17, 2011 by David Fick

The Sound of Music None has her spirit None but the small white flowers Which will always bloom Want to write your own The Sound of Music haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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May Madness: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs

Posted on May 3, 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. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs The “I Want … Continue reading →

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30 Musicals in 30 Days: A Familiar Musical

Posted on April 9, 2011 by David Fick

Post a song from a musical of which you know all (or nearly all) the lines. There are certainly a few of these. The Sound of Music is one – and I sing through all of the songs while I’m … Continue reading →

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30 Musicals in 30 Days: Your First Musical

Posted on April 1, 2011 by David Fick

Post a song from your first musical. The first musical to which I was exposed was Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s The Sound of Music, which my grandmother used to put on the record player in the afternoons when … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Advent Calendar: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Posted on December 2, 2010 by David Fick

I don’t know whether I could get through the lead-up to Christmas without mentioning The Sound of Music. It’s a classic family musical – with a film version that almost immeasurably improves upon its stage source – and I love … Continue reading →

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