Tag Archives: Thomas Meehan

Forgotten Musicals Friday: I REMEMBER MAMA

Posted on November 24, 2017 by David Fick

It’s been almost thirty years since the opening of the last musical that Richard Rodgers composed, I REMEMBER MAMA. What are your memories or thoughts – good or bad – of this show? Continue reading →

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THE SATURDAY LIST: My 5 Current Musical Theatre Obsessions

Posted on August 30, 2014 by David Fick

For today’s edition of the “Saturday List” on Musical Cyberspace, I thought I would share my 5 current musical theatre obsessions, the things that I am finding most fascinating in the world of musical theatre – right here, right now. Continue reading →

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The Right Age to Be Annie

Posted on January 9, 2014 by David Fick

How old should an “Annie” be? Continue reading →

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THE SATURDAY LIST: My Favourite ANNIE Songs

Posted on January 4, 2014 by David Fick

This weekend’s Saturday List takes a look at my favourite songs from ANNIE! Continue reading →

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Monday Montage: CHAPLIN: THE MUSICAL

Posted on April 8, 2013 by David Fick

The Monday Montage for today focuses on CHAPLIN, the second new musical of the 2012-2013 Broadway season. Continue reading →

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Single-Song Showstopper: “He Vas My Boyfriend”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by David Fick

Today’s single-song showstopper is “He Vas My Boyfriend”, from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, a musical comedy by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Read the discussion and post your own thoughts! Continue reading →

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A Chain of Musicals: HAIRSPRAY

Posted on January 12, 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: Emma Thompson to Script New ANNIE

Posted on August 8, 2011 by David Fick

Ryan Murphy out; Emma Thompson in! Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: ANNIE

Posted on August 4, 2011 by David Fick

Annie Tomorrow’s promise: Little girls on Easy Street, Maybe a New Deal. Want to write your own Annie haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: ANNIE Remake: Will + Willow + Jay-Z

Posted on January 20, 2011 by David Fick

Will Smith is discussing the possibility of producing a remake of ANNIE with Sony. Continue reading →

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