Bella Abzug spoke at my junior high school graduation, until Donna Florio’s mother told her to shut up. “This is my daughter’s graduation, not a political rally.” Abzug paused, apologized….and kept on talking for ten more minutes, caught up in the vehemence of her argument against the latest political outrage. That’s my most vivid memory […]
Archives for November 6, 2019
Only Queen Latifah’s fabulosity kept ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! afloat
In 2013, NBC made a splash in event television by airing The Sound of Music Live!, attracting over 18 million viewers to a live telecast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical. Ever since, other productions and networks have tried to whip up a magic combination of nostalgia, stunt casting, holiday viewership, and integrated marketing […]
HEARTSPACE from The Welders. 3.2 million year old Lucy to speak about our changing climate
Annalisa Dias, member of The Welders playwrights collective, is not one to shy away from multiple, deeply involved, projects. When we spoke on the phone, she had just returned from London, and was back to work at Baltimore Center Stage as the Director of Artistic Partnerships and Innovation. Amidst so many moving projects, she is […]
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Lansburgh Theatre renamed for Michael R. Klein
The Lansburgh Theatre is now the Michael R. Klein Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company announced at its Gala on November 4, 2019. The new name recognizes local philanthropist Michael R. Klein, whose guidance and support has been an important key to the growth of the company. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, […]