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Now a mother of three -- her daughter is nine, one son is seven and another is almost five -- Lauren Ward is back on Broadway at least through the summer in a role she has been playing since…
I write frequently about the benefits of joint ventures between arts institutions. They can lower cost, improve the quality...
It's a strongly recommended drama that takes place on Manhattan's Central Park West in a beautifully furnished 14-room apartment, the confusing layout of which eventually becomes a metaphor …
If someone grabbed you on the street and yelled in your face for the next two and a half hours, what would you do? Well, the cast of the Jekyll & Hyde revival at the Marquis scream until…
With a Chinese censorship two-step thrusting it back into the news and a brand-new DVD release, Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained might seem to be ideal fare for those seeking an evening'…
Plays conjuring Manhattan in the 1930s often take on the look of a live-action Edward Hopper painting. Not a bad thing. Actually, the effect is stunning when the curtain rises on The Nance.
The leadership of the Metropolitan Opera recently announced that they were lowering most of their ticket prices for next season. At the same time, they announced that it is now clear that th…
<em>The Complete Works of William Shakespeare </em>in 90 minutes is one thing, while the Complete Works of William Shakespeare in one weekend is entirely another. But that is exa…
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare in 90 minutes is one thing, while the Complete Works of William Shakespeare in one weekend is entirely another. But that is exactly what Company's M…
Without a clear vision for the future, executive directors are doomed to making marginal changes that do not truly move their organizations forward. And without a bit of dreaming, it is diff…
By the power vested in me as the person currently holding the microphone, I now declare the institution of matrimony hereby converted as regards persons of the same gender into the state of …
Hearing "Let's do the time warp again" might inspire more thoughts of Rocky Horror Picture Show than a burlesque performance, but <em>Speakeasy Moderne</em>, currently …
Hearing "Let's do the time warp again" might inspire more thoughts of Rocky Horror Picture Show than a burlesque performance, but Speakeasy Moderne, currently in performances at St…
In Philly this month, Shakespearean productions has been blooming along with spring, at the ballet with Midsummer Night's Dream, in repertory with Much Ado About Nothing/Othello at PST and P…
Arts professionals are an inspiring group; they truly believe in what they do and almost always think that doing more of it is...
It was not surprising Cinderella got categorized a "revival" -- after all, as Michael Riedel wrote a couple of weeks ago, that means it is a shoo-in for a nomination. But was that …
While you have access, no doubt, to a wealth of advice and knowledge, I humbly suggest that you fully exploit the expertise of your arts community and the power of cultural diplomacy.
Speaking of back to Broadway -- Bette Midler is coming. I've been waiting for years, and now she is coming. Midler is starring in one of three one-woman shows on the Great White Way this sea…
One of the frustrations of being a consultant is that one doesn't have control over the implementation of the plans you develop.
Should more show creators be contractually obligated to write digital versions of story lines to extend the action?
Just putting on stage a full complement of performances is enough to tax us. And mid-season is when we (should) acknowledge where we are falling short in terms of financial performance.
I hope this Metamorphoses comes back to New York, but, if it doesn't, I am happy audiences can see it now at Arena.
<em>Women of Will</em> is an examination of the women in Shakespeare's works, in which Packer performs every single female role with co-star Nigel Gore, as well as delivering sho…
Women of Will is an examination of the women in Shakespeare's works, in which Packer performs every single female role with co-star Nigel Gore, as well as delivering short lectures on each o…
If Cinderella had a Facebook page, what would she have posted? "Lost my shoe at the princes' ball tonight. LOL!"
