Tag Archives: Tim Rice

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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