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Mark Fisher Passes – a good friend and an amazing colleague

June 30, 2013
Phil McKinley

Mark Fisher

20th April 1947 – 25th June 2013

Mark was one of the most amazing designers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with on a project.  He and his partner Ray Winkler brought ideas and concepts beyond imagination to a project as well as devilish humor and wit.   Below are links to only two of the projects I had the privilege of working on with Mark and Ray.  Mark will be missed.  We were working on a project together when he passed and it is with great hope we will be able to bring the project to the finish in honor of his great contribution to the world of entertainment.

Rest well my friend!

http://www.stufish.com/resorts-world-sentosa/voyage-de-la-vie/reality.html

http://www.stufish.com/art-concerts/ben-hur-live/reality.html

Spiderman celebrates it’s 1000th show – and they said it wouldn’t last!!!!

March 31, 2013
Spider-Man

Bono and The Edge were on hand tonight in New York City along with director Philip Wm. McKinley  as Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark celebrated its 1,000th performance. That’s an impressive accomplishment for a production that was roundly panned by critics before it formally opened, and suffered through numerous problems and delays during development.   After McKinley came in as director the production went on to earn the top one week box office record of almost three million dollars.

Spidey continues to be one of the top shows on Broadway.  The show’s success has producers Michael Cohl and Jere Harris now planning to trun it into an arena production that could play in Las Vegas, Hamburg (Germany) and other cities.

Mozart a success!! Back to the lake

February 16, 2013
Mozart

I’ve received multiple reports that Mozart is a major success in Tokyo!!! Sold out crowds and standing ovations from audiences that are usually very timid in their reactions.  And now back at the lake for some R&R – heaven!

Mozart L’OPERA ROCK – Tokyo, Japan – Press Conference

January 31, 2013
Mozart

A special press conference was held to give the Tokyo journalists a sneak preview of the performance which will open on February 11th at the newest theater in Tokyo – the Orb Theater located above the Shibuya train station.  It was a great reception for the the entire cast.

THE CAST OF MOZART  L’OPERA ROCK – TOKYO, JAPAN

A NELKE PLANNING PRODUCITON

The Principals with the Director

Mozart L’Opera Rock Press Conference – Tokyo, Ja

January 30, 2013
Mozart

An unusual press conference was held today at the Mozart rehearsals.  The press was invited to a sneak preview of the show which will open at the Orb Theater on February 11th.  Here is the link to the youtube video of the press event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZOiAjq6CRo

ENJOY!

The beautiful garden costumes for the female ensemble

January 28, 2013

Here is an example of the gorgeous work that is being done.  These are the costumes for the Female Ensemble for the Princess of Orange Garden scene.

THE PRINCESS OF ORANGE – GARDEN COSTUMES

SET DESIGNS FOR MOZART in Tokyo, Japan – A NELKE PLANNING PRODUCTION

January 28, 2013
Mozart

Here are some of the incredible set designs by Rumi who gave me a wonderful world in which to play.

Designs for Mozart L’Opera Rock in Tokyo, Japan – OUTRAGEOUS!!!

January 28, 2013
Mozart

The following are designs for the costumes for the production of Mozart that I’m presently directing for Nelke Programming in Tokyo, Japan.   Four weeks ago they only existed on paper.   In three days we will be doing a full dress rehearsal with more than 600 costumes.  Wild how quickly things are done here.

Link to the Mozart facebook page

January 26, 2013
Mozart

Here’s a link to the Tokyo Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/mozart130211

Mozart Week #1

January 13, 2013
Mozart

Week #1 flew by.  The cast is amazing as well as the staff and the crew.  Because the rehearsals were going so well we decided to have a party at the end of the first week to celebrate .