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Woman Around Town: Arena Stage’s Molly Smith—Showcasing American Musicals and Plays
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
When The Music Man won the 1957 Tony Award, it beat out another musical heavyweight, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. The two productions opened on
Encore! Encore! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Returns to Town Hall for an Actor’s Fund Benefit
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Last year, Jim Caruso brought his Cast Party, an open mike night held weekly at BIrdland, to a larger venue, Town Hall, as a benefit
They Sing, They’re In Love, They Kill People
Friday, December 9th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
It’s always a joy to have a good, original musical on Broadway. Bonnie & Clyde is chocked full of talent, including Frank Wildhorn and Don
Anything Goes Is The One To See
Friday, April 15th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Every now and then, I wonder why I’m still a theater critic. There are so many late nights when honestly, I’d rather be home in
See South Pacific Before It Closes
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
South Pacific is closing on August 22nd, and it’s a crying shame. The show is still vibrant, the actors are in top form, and the
La Cage Aux Folles, The Answer Is Kelsey Grammer
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Answer: Who is Kelsey Grammer? Question: What is the reason to see the new production of La Cage Aux Folles? Whenever a revival is mounted,
Betty Buckley—A Master at Work
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
At her home in Ft. Worth, Texas, Betty Buckley teaches a song interpretation workshop to help aspiring singers—as well as more experienced ones—sharpen their skills.
Why We Need South Pacific Right Now
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
I was expecting to see a great show, to come in out of the chill of a January evening in New York, and spend a









