Two funny and very different shows, one from an unusual improv troupe, the other from a performer who grew up in a rather unusual family
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Music News: Relaunched Orpheus Records Reissues Classical and Early Music Albums from Its Historic Catalog
Orpheus Records, the label of the old Musical Heritage Society, returns with reissues from its storied catalog.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ from Smith Street Stage
A new production of 'Measure for Measure' takes the measure of cruelty and love with innovative staging and an excellent cast.
Read More »Theater Interview: Rafael Jordan from ‘King Lear’ at The Wallis
Rafael Jordan discusses bringing Shakespeare's 'King Lear' into a dystopian future created by climate disasters.
Read More »Theater Interview: Anna Kostakis from ‘Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn’ at Theater 555
'Romeo & Bernadette' offers valuable insights about dating and romance. "The biggest takeaway is that chivalry is not dead," says Anna Kostakis.
Read More »Theatre Interview: Amy Ambrose, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Reading Rep
"I thought by playing Titania that I might get a rest in this one, actually sit in my fairy kingdom, and tell people what to do."
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Caroline Lagerfelt on Returning to ‘Sweet Magnolias’ on Netflix, and an Andy Bragen Play Reading
Caroline Lagerfelt reflects about Paula Vreeland's popularity with TV audiences and her theater career.
Read More »Theatre Interview: Actor Danny Kirrane from Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ at Donmar Warehouse
"If you come at different angles, you can open up new things in characters that might not always be there in the script."
Read More »Theatre Interview: Karen Ascoe from Guildford Shakespeare Company’s ‘Hamlet’
"Working on site-specific things offers up many challenges. For actors, it adds a whole new dimension to the play, being in a wonderful location."
Read More »Interview: Benjamin Eakeley from the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Autumn Night Music Outdoor Concert Series
Benjamin Eakeley shares stories about his career, his time at the STNJ, and his approach to developing arrangements for his concerts.
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