Theatre People is set in 1940s Newport, Rhode Island, where Oliver Adams, an author, is about to publish his novel about the well-known diva, Margot Bell, with whom he is madly in love. [Eva Trieger]
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the prophecy of the Green Ninja bears some resemblance to when Moshiach (the anointed one) comes. In both traditions, a chosen figure is expected to confront a powerful force of evil before helping usher in an era of peace. While the stories arise from very different religious and cultural traditions, the narrative parallels are intriguing. [Cailin Acosta]
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So, as we celebrate Shabbat tonight, think of something comforting, like a soft blanket, a cup of tea, or just hugs from your children, grandchildren, or animals. (Cailin Acosta)
Shabbat of comfort follows Tisha B’Av Read More »
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Daniel Radcliffe (July 23, 1989) at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in the Hammersmith district of London, the only child of casting agent Marcia Jeannine Gresham (née Jacobson) and literary agent Alan George Radcliffe. His Jewish mother, born in South Africa, traces her ancestry to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, and was raised in the English town of Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex. [Wikipedia]
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Imagine a restaurant that is so captivating that the only time people pick up their phone is to take pictures of the food. [Sandi Masori]
Le Petit Chef brings animation and fine dining together Read More »
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Albert Brooks (July 22, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the comedy-drama Broadcast News (1987) and was widely praised for his performance in the action drama Drive (2011). [Wikipedia]
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A quick plot summary for those who haven’t seen the movie: In 1959 NYC Ad exec Roger Thornhill (Danny Collins) gets mistaken for another man named George Kaplan, and the foreign spies who were after Kaplan begin to chase Thornhill instead. (Sandi Masori)
North by Northwest: Not exactly a musical; something else altogether Read More »
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Michael Rosenbaum (July 11, 1972) is an American actor and podcaster. He is known for portraying Lex Luthor on the television series Smallville, a role that TV Guide included in their 2013 list of “The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time”. [Wikipedia]
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Attending a performance of Verdi’s opera Nabucco in Tel Aviv last week I was struck by the apparent reference to contemporary developments. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
‘Nabucco’ strikes contemporary themes that resonate in Israel Read More »
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The musical begins with a young prince (Fergie L. Philippe) living in a grand castle. When he cruelly turns away an elderly woman (Kate Wessler) seeking shelter, she offers him a rose and reveals herself to be an enchantress. As punishment for his lack of compassion, she transforms him into a beast and places a spell on the castle. [Cailin Acosta]
Beauty (within) and the Beast (without) now at Civic Theatre Read More »
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Martin Feldman (July 8, 1934 – December 2, 1982) was a British actor, comedian, and writer. He was known for his prominent, misaligned eyes. [Wikipedia]
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The full troupe of Improvability consists of four women and four men. These talented folks are gifted with quick wit, an excellent sense of timing, good humor and the desire to make people laugh. (Eva Trieger)
Laughter is the best Medicine … and ‘Improvability’ has got it in spades! Read More »
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Growing up observing how differently abled individuals may struggle and triumph caused Rubio to create a non-profit to benefit and “enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs.” [Eva Trieger]
Mt. Helix Amphitheatre hosts musical ‘Tarzan, Beat of the Jungle’ Read More »
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Michael Burstein (July 1, 1945) is an Israeli-American actor known onstage as Mike Burstyn. He was born in New York City to the late Yiddish-language actors, Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. His first cousin was Borsch Belt comedian, Jay Lester. [Wikipedia]
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