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Fade Out, Fade In – Mixed Bag Musical
Entertaining Production

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
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Having had terrific success with Singin’ in the Rain (1952), 12 years later, Betty Comden and Adolf Green moved their movie industry pastiche forward to

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All I Ever Want Is You And Music, Music, Music

Friday, May 11th, 2012
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There are some great new CDs that celebrate the fabulous music of Broadway and TV. As I write, ONCE has received more Tony nominations than

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And on the Twelfth Night There Was Revelry!

Friday, May 4th, 2012
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When, as a theatre audience member, you walk into a non-traditional space, you expect a show that will rival its venue in exciting irreverence. With

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CDs For Theater Lovers—
A Tuneful Treat For The Holidays

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
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There are some terrific new CDs available for anyone who loves the theater. At the top of my list are recordings by three fine singers;

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Brilliant Cast Brings Holiday Cheer To Elf

Saturday, November 20th, 2010
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I love Christmas. As I write this, a full week before Thanksgiving, my decorations are up, my tree is fully decorated, and all the gifts

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Believing is Everything

Friday, October 29th, 2010
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In 1952, The King & I, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Paint Your Wagon, Summer and Smoke, and Gigi (starring 22 year-old Audrey Hepburn) opened on Broadway.

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The Addams Family Is A Crowd Pleaser

Sunday, April 18th, 2010
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Before the curtain even goes up on The Addams Family, the excitement in the house is palpable. Just the sight of the family behind iron

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We Could Have Listened All Night

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
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They came from as far away as New Zealand and Australia. One gentleman flew over from London dressed in a tuxedo for the occasion. An

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