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Stacy Sullivan is Having “A Good Day”
Thursday, October 4th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Just before the curtain went up at The Boston Court Theater in Pasadena, Stacy Sullivan got word that Holly Foster Wells, Vice President of Peggy
Colleen McHugh Sings Cole Porter: C’est Si Bon
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Colleen McHugh would’ve been a natural jazz baby. Prêt-à-Porter, her celebration of Cole Porter is predominantly up-tempo, insouciant, eager and, at last, a touch melancholy.
Stacy Sullivan: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
“If I’m the Duke,” Ellington said, “Peggy is the Queen.” Sunlight streams through the two story windows of St. Peter’s Church. Pews are crowded in
Extra! Extra Anita Gillette: After All…
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Baby June* had nothing on this 5’2” (well almost) red headed bundle of dynamite. With fifty years in theater, television, and film under her pave
1911- It Was a Very Good Year- a Centenary Celebration
Monday, November 14th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
When KT Sullivan throws a party, it’s standing room only. Friday night, the Metropolitan Room is abuzz with friends, family, and avid devotees-many in the
Cast Party—An Embarrassment of Riches
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Jim Caruso threw a party and everyone came. What can you say about a program that opens with Chita Rivera and ends with Liza Minelli?
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Town Hall—
Ultimate Open Mike To Bring Out the Stars
Monday, February 14th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Jim Caruso was born an only child in Pittsburgh. “I would watch the Osmonds’ Christmas Show and break into tears,” he says with a laugh.
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