Archive | 25. Jul, 2009

Theatre in 1985 (Blogathon ’09 #27)

Image via Wikipedia Stephen Sondheim is at it again, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with his musical Sunday in the Park with George.  This play is a fictionalized tale about George Seurat, his descendants, and the creation of the famous painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.”  It’s a fun [...]

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Theatre in 1984 (Blogathon ’09 #26)

If you ever wanted to take a look at what life is like backstage, look no further than the Tony Award nominee for Best Play, Noises Off.  From Wikipedia: Noises Off is a 1982 play by English playwright Michael Frayn. The idea for it was born in 1970, when Frayn was standing in the wings [...]

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Theatre in 1983 (Blogathon ’09 #25)

One of the most beloved (and mocked) musicals of all time is Tony Award winning Best Musical Cats.  This musical featured music by Andews Lloyd Webber and the poetry of T. S. Eliot. Wake up everyone, we’re halfway there!!!!! This post is for the Blogathon 2009! I am blogging for The Actor’s Fund. For more [...]

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