The beloved actor will bring his show 'Ian McKellen On Stage' to 80 UK cities to celebrate his 80th birthday. And he might invite you onstage.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ Starring Raúl Esparza at CSC
Esparza's weak-minded, Trumpian, whining criminal with mannerisms like Hitler's brings humor and reality to a role often played as a caricature. His Ui is inimically real and dimensional.
Read More »Interview: Gregory Maheu, Yesenia Iglesias from ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre
'A Christmas Carol' will run at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., from November 15 through December 30.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ by Bertolt Brecht at Classic Stage
Rarely does a Bertolt Brecht revival have the integrity and fevered energy of 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui' at Classic Stage, starring 'SVU''s Raúl Esparza.
Read More »Theater Review (Westport, CT): Austin Pendleton Directs ‘Thousand Pines’ at Westport Country Playhouse
'Thousand Pines' is about three families in the aftermath of a school shooting, trying to recover from the unthinkable. This all-too-timely story, directed by Austin Pendleton, is ultimately about grief, recovery, and healing.
Read More »Florida Voters Restore Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights
Under the newly approved amendment, Florida residents who’ve been convicted of a felony can have their voting rights restored after they complete all terms of their sentence, including parole, probation, or restitution.
Read More »Honoring Those Who Have Served on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day we mark the 100th anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918 – the time when an armistice was signed with Germany to end World War I.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Leading in A Diverse Environment’ by Dr. Teddie Malangwasira
New book, 'Leading in a Diverse Environment' by Dr Teddie Malangwasira, offers tools for effective leadership in diverse organizations.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Swansong’ at the United Solo Festival
Fever-pitched and fully rounded, Andre de Vanny's performance in Conor McDermottroe's one-man play takes us on a dark ride of the heart and lands a punch right in the gut.
Read More »Election 2018 Aftermath: Baby Steps and Hope Renewed
After last night's mid-terms, I am hopeful that nationalist, authoritarian, and yes, racist (or at best race-baiting) POTUS, Donald J. Trump will finally be subjected to genuine checks and balances!
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