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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

How a 79-year-old Film Director Learned to “Fly” on a Trapeze by Abby Ellin

Tom Moore made a name for himself as a film, TV and theater director. But his dream has always been to “fly” on the trapeze, high in the air. And that’s what he is doing at age 79.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Cultural Studies: Why Do We Love Scammers So Much? by Abby Ellin

These days, the con artist is as much a cultural figure as the antagonist of our personal horror stories.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A Good Yarn About Those ‘Carousel’ Costumes by Abby Ellin

From her couch in Massachusetts, Judith Durant oversaw production of the sweaters worn in the Broadway revival, knitting 13 of them herself.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Night Out: Martin Short’s Night Out With Matthew Broderick by Abby Ellin

The co-stars in the Broadway meta-comedy, “It’s Only a Play,” dine with their co-star Katie Finneran.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Field Notes: People Will Say They’re in Love, and They Are by Abby Ellin

Romances on the stage or behind it can blossom into love, marriage and families.

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