'Southern Comfort' At The Falcon Theatre
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By Contributor on Oct 23, 2011 - 9:12:23 PM
HOLLYWOOD—This Off-Broadway hit romantic comedy follows the enchanting romance between New Jersey widower Gus (Granville Van Dusen) and Southern widow Amanda (Michael Learned).
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Van Orden Returns To The Stage, Exclusive
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By Contributor on Oct 16, 2011 - 12:10:14 AM
HOLLYWOOD—During her tenure in fashion a Vogue magazine editor changed the course of her career by suggesting that Barbara Van Orden belonged in front of, not behind, the camera. Now comes the return of red hot mama!
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Richard Skipper's 'Sunrise, Sunset' Exclusive
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By Contributor on Oct 9, 2011 - 10:33:08 PM
TAPAN, NY—Sheldon Harnick, the legendary Broadway lyricist of “Sunrise, Sunset,” one of the most beloved wedding songs of our time, has written two new revised lyrics for the song.
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Backstage With Legend Diana Trask, Exclusive
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 25, 2011 - 11:19:14 AM
ST. MARYS, Ga.—Recently I caught up with my friend Diana Trask. The beautiful Aussie born singing sensation has a very distinguished career both in AU and the U.S.
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Tanna Frederick's 'Sylivia' Extended Again
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 11, 2011 - 9:54:30 AM
SANTA MONICA—Earlier this year, Tanna Frederick was a huge hit with audiences and critics in the enormously popular comedy “Sylvia.” For the fourth time, the play has been extended.
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'Les Misérables: A Night of Musical Selections'
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 14, 2011 - 4:29:47 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Join an impressive lineup of artists as they come together to present a musical selection from the Broadway hit “Les Misérables.” Shows are Sunday and Monday.
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Frederick And Co-Stars Triumph In Classic Play
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By Tommy Garrett on May 25, 2011 - 9:56:08 PM
SANTA MONICA—A.R. Gurney himself could not have chosen a better creative team both backstage and onstage for his acclaimed theatrical work “Sylvia.” Read about what I did last Friday night!
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All Star V-Day Reading At Cap Theatre
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By Tommy Garrett on May 24, 2011 - 3:13:27 PM
SHERMAN OAKS—It was an all star rotating line-up at the CAP Theatre in Sherman Oaks earlier in the month as noted screen, TV and stage personalities tackled various theatrical renditions.
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Sean Penn To Honor Hal Holbrook Next Month
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By Tommy Garrett on May 9, 2011 - 8:50:22 PM
BRENTWOOD—Tony Award® winner and Academy Award®-nominated actor Hal Holbrook will be honored next month at the 15th Annual Tony Awards® Party hosted by Marilu Henner.
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'Dark Shadows' Icons Record 'Dracula'
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By Tommy Garrett on May 4, 2011 - 11:55:45 PM
BRENTWOOD—“Dracula” lives and this time he lives through a famous man who played a vampire in “Dark Shadows.” David Selby and Ben Cross will dabble in demonic blood-lust again.
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AMA Awards A Hit Last Weekend
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By Tommy Garrett on Apr 11, 2011 - 2:51:07 PM
HOLLYWOOD—The movie industry has the Oscars® and the world of Illusion and magic has, unofficially, their Miltons. On Sunday night, Milt Larsen brought majic to Tinseltown.
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"Sylvia" Comes To Edgemar Theatre
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By Tommy Garrett on Apr 6, 2011 - 1:33:41 PM
SANTA MONICA—Tanna Frederick brings her amazing performance to the Westside next month in “Sylvia.” The acting legend receives praise from industry insiders and costars alike.
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Star-Studded AMA's In Hollywood This Month
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By Tommy Garrett on Mar 31, 2011 - 12:20:08 AM
HOLLYWOOD—In April, Johnathan Levit (VH1’s magic reality series - “Celebracadabra”) will host the 43rd annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards.
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Broadway's Birthday Girl Gifts Others
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By Tommy Garrett on Mar 24, 2011 - 6:00:32 PM
HOLLYWOOD—“No
gifts” was the request made by actress Carol Channing prior to her 90th birthday celebration held at a local theatre.
In fact, it is Channing who is giving the gift.
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“The Vagina Monologues” In L.A., A Real Hit
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By Tommy Garrett on Mar 8, 2011 - 2:06:40 AM
HOLLYWOOD—Lime Productions and The Limelight Project brought Los Angeles audiences a special production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre.
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The Great White Way Triumphs In Hollywood
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 22, 2011 - 8:01:39 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Rita McKenzie received a standing ovation for her one-woman show, “Ethel Merman’s Broadway.” Mitzi Gaynor was the evening's hostess.
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"The Berlin Dig" Is Thought Provoking
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 17, 2011 - 7:53:31 PM
HOLLYWOOD—“The Berlin Dig” is a moving story that is less about the Holocaust, and more about the rise of Fundementalism throughout America and the world.
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"A House Not Meant To Stand" At The Fountain
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 16, 2011 - 7:26:03 PM
HOLLYWOOD—The Fountain Theatre celebrates the centennial of Tennessee Williams’s birth with the presentation of his final play, never before seen on the West Coast.
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Shermans And Larsen In “Pazzazz!”
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 15, 2011 - 6:43:57 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Lifelong friends, the Sherman Brothers and Milt Larsen, known as a TV writer and founder of the exclusive Hollywood magic club, are planning another production.
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“The Adventures of Pinocchio” At Deaf West
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 9, 2011 - 10:49:09 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Kicking off its 20th Anniversary, Deaf West Theatre puts its own, unique spin on the classic story of a mischievous puppet who wishes to become a real, live boy.
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"Ballroom With A Twist" Sizzles
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 4, 2011 - 11:42:56 AM
HOLLYWOOD—“Ballroom with a Twist” hosted by Niecy Nash at the El Portal Theatre, possibly drew the most eclectic audience in the history of the landmark venue.
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Stage And Film Star Arden, Part II
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By Tommy Garrett on Feb 3, 2011 - 12:37:29 AM
STUDIO CITY—Arden’s second portion of her exclusive interview continues. Last week Arden shared details about her move to L.A. This week more about “Sylvia.”
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