Saturday, February 16, 2002 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Sandy Kenyon's Broadway Minute

A few subtle things about Broadway.com... in Ken's column reviewing the DVD LEONARD BERNSTEIN CONDUCTS "WEST SIDE STORY": THE MAKING OF THE RECORDING (Deutsche Grammophon), they have added a text link that says "BUY NOW" under the artwork to the left of the column. Although this is not a new strategy to the internet, it seems to be that Broadway.com is becoming a merchandising website, similar to the old Theatre.com. Thankfully Broadway.com does it much better. There is no truth to the rumor that you can click on Ken's name on the same page and BUY HIM as well... Also of note on Broadway.com, Sandy Kenyon's Broadway Minute has not been updated since August 30th of last year. Don't you think it is time to replace him or kill the section?

SOURCE: kenyon.broadway.com at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL ON-LINE'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER with Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz follows up his success in Broadway's Thou Shalt Not with the Off-Broadway premiere of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

OPERA REVIEW | 'WAR AND PEACE'

'War and Peace' Opens; Mishap Raises Concerns by ANTHONY TOMMASINI
The reception of this important premiere is likely to be charged by debate over the set and the mishap it produced in the final minutes of the performance.
People have been falling into orchestra pits on Broadway for years... but it never merited a full page article in the Times!

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Larson legit nods unveiled

Foundation honors thesps, orgs in honor of 'Rent' creator
The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation presented its annual awards Thursday to five individual artists and three legit organizations. Dedicated to fostering new musical-theater creatives, org is named in honor of the late creator of "Rent."

SOURCE: ev.variety.com at 12:00AM

'Lady' Fairest at BTAs; U.S. Play Named Best

Martine McCutcheon, who made headlines for frequently missing performances in her starring theater debut, yesterday won an Olivier Award in London for her performance as Eliza Doolittle in …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:00AM

Will & Lori Chase To Go The Full Monty

Valentine's Day may be over, but one theater couple is still celebrating. Comedian and actress Lori Chase is rejoicing over the fact that she will appear with hubby [Read More]

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Jonathan Larson Foundation Grants Announced

Recipients of the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grants were announced yesterday at a luncheon ceremony. The awards honor Larson�s memory by providing financial assistance and e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Yellowman Joins MTC's 2002-2003 Season

Dael Orlandersmith's Yellowman will be part of Manhattan Theatre Club�s 2002-2003 Stage I season. The production, directed by Blanka Zizka, will play at Philadelphia�s Wilma Theatre, New Ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

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