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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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