Tag Archives: Tim Rice

Deconstructing Disney: AIDA Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2010 by David Fick

This month’s in-depth look at a particular musical will take a look at the Disney Theatricals musical adaptation of Aida, a show that has always been rather problematic for me but which has a popular following amongst a particular group … Continue reading →

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Track by Track / In Depth Looks at Musical Theatre

Posted on May 1, 2010 by David Fick

My track-by-track commentary of the Love Never Dies recording has proved to be very popular on this site, so I thought that I should make this a regular monthly feature here at Musical Cyberspace. As such, I will pick a … Continue reading →

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More CHESS moves: some notes on characterisation…

Posted on August 9, 2009 by David Fick

One popular criticism of Chess seems to be the lack of focus in terms of characterisation. Who is the protagonist? Is there more than one? Is it Florence all the way through? Freddie in Act I and Florence in Act … Continue reading →

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CHESS: Opening Moves

Posted on August 1, 2009 by David Fick

With the recent release of the Chess in Concert DVD, I find that I am once again thinking about this most problematic of musicals. The main problem with the show (in any of its variations) is that it has a … Continue reading →

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The BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Poll

Posted on April 18, 2009 by David Fick

Today in 1994 was the day that Disney premiered the full-scale theatrical adaptation of their animated film, Beauty and the Beast, on Broadway. Here is a poll to commemorate the 15th anniversary of that day: I’ve filled my answers in … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Alan Jay Lerner

Posted on December 24, 2005 by David Fick

Where does Alan Jay Lerner fit into the history of musicals? A prolific librettist and lyricist, Lerner had moments of genius (most of My Fair Lady and the film version of Gigi and parts of Camelot, On a Clear Day … Continue reading →

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Review Roundup: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Posted on October 1, 2000 by David Fick

Here’s a roundup of reviews for the new Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton musical, The Beautiful Game. With few outright raves or pans, the show has met with a mixed reception overall, with some reviewers being more decidedly negative … Continue reading →

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