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Archive for Theatre

From the Jersey Boys to the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up: Rick Elice!

Written By Robert Diamond

Apr 19, 2012 | (0) Comments

Rick Elice began his career as an actor, and then moved into the world of advertising where he was creative director at Broadway's powerhouse ad agency Serino Coyne. After 18 years producing advertising for more...

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Honoring an American Musical Master: Alan Menken

Written By Robert Diamond

Apr 9, 2012 | (0) Comments

Alan Menken is, simply put, a legend in the world of musicals. His works include Beauty And the Beast, A Christmas Carol, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Tangled, Mirror Mirror,...

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Spring Break: Must-See Theatre!

Written By Robert Diamond

Mar 19, 2012 | (0) Comments

Spring Break is upon us, and it's a great time to get out and see some live theatre. From Jesus Christ Superstar to Newsies, there are plenty of excellent shows to watch this season....

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Des McAnuff, Superstar

Written By Robert Diamond

Mar 14, 2012 | (0) Comments

Last year, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber went to see the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar and wholeheartedly endorsed it, saying, "It is very probably the best acted performance of the show...

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Women's History Month: Elena Roger, an EVITA for 2012

Written By Robert Diamond

Mar 8, 2012 | (0) Comments

When you see a great theatrical performance, it can stay with you for a lifetime. In 2006, I had one of those rare experiences seeing Elena Roger storm her way through the iconic role of...

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Beamed Back to Broadway: William Shatner

Written By Robert Diamond

Mar 2, 2012 | (0) Comments

William Shatner has had an unparalleled and one-of-a-kind career that's spanned the worlds of stage, screens big and small, music, writing, and even the rodeo over the past five decades. Now he's making a long...

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Black History Month: Lydia R. Diamond

Written By Robert Diamond

Feb 9, 2012 | (0) Comments

To have your play produced on Broadway is naturally very exciting, and when it's your Broadway debut all the more so. But, when that debut is produced by 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys, who has...

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The Best Man: James Earl Jones

Written By Robert Diamond

Feb 1, 2012 | (0) Comments

Just saying, reading, or typing the name James Earl Jones immediately brings to mind a booming voice and an unmatched presence. Theatre fans have been entertained by the legendary Jones since the late 1950s. This...

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