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Strike action!(Theater review)(Brief article)
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Canadian Dimension
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May 1, 2008
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- Coodin, Freda
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Strike!--The Musical, by Winnipeg's Danny Schur and Rick Chafe, continues its march across the media. After premiering as a live, outdoor spectacle in May, 2004--on the 85th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike (the event on which this social-justice drama is based)--the musical was performed to glowing critical and audience reviews in May, 2005, at Winnipeg's Theatre in the Park (a.k.a. Rainbow Stage).
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In 2005, the musical had its first out-of-town performance at Saskatoon's Persephone Theatre; won the inaugural Kobzar Literary Award; and was adapted to a short promotional film, selections which are viewable at www.youtube.com/dannyschur. ...
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Musical on P. Ramlee on the cards
New Straits Times;
March 1, 2006 ;
337 words
...New Straits Times 03-01-2006 Musical on P. Ramlee on the cards Edition: Main/Lifestyle KUALA...the rip-roaring success of Puteri Gunung Ledang: The Musical (PGLTM). P. Ramlee: The Musical will be staged at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur from...
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The End of the Musical?
World and I;
November 1, 2003 ;
ELSOM, JOHN;
787 words
......foundation for appreciating the glories of musical theater has eroded, virtually assuring...academic to predict the decline of the musical. On this occasion I will aspire to be...up against me. The corn in the shape of musical is rising as high as an elephant's eye...
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Setting a new standard Creative 'Musical! the Musical' unlike any other...
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);
August 18, 2000 ;
Helbig, Jack;
787 words
...Musical! the Musical - Mini-review: This two-act fully improvised musical sets a new standard for improv - Location: Theater Building, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago - Times: 8 p.m. Friday; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday - Parking: On the street...
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Hey, Here's an Idea: It's Not a Musical!
The Washington Post;
July 13, 2008 ;
234 words
..."Jerry Springer: The Opera," "I Like Nuts! (The Musical)" and "Wiener Sausage: The Musical!" all open this month on D.C. stages. We understand...have also offered up some "Improbable Noun: The Musicals." Enough. Let's give this fad the funeral it...
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P. Ramlee musical returns
The Malay Mail;
March 21, 2008 ;
Nur Aqidah Azizi;
544 words
......promises the restaging of P. Ramlee The Musical ...The Life, The Loves and The Inspiration...been working hard to find a slot for the musical to be staged in Istana Budaya. "Earlier...blessing in disguise as not only has the musical finally secured a slot in Istana Budaya...
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Reprise: The return of the movie musical
Chicago Sun-Times;
October 6, 1996 ;
CINDY PEARLMAN;
787 words
......of "That Thing You Do," Tom Hanks' new musical comedy, teen dreams Liv Tyler and Johnathon...steps into the ring for "Rocky 6." The musical, a film genre that was dormant, appears...back with a vengeance. On the horizon are musicals of the classic style, such as "Evita...
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Noble Fool's 'Musical' masterpiece.(News)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);
February 5, 2007 ;
Morgan, Scott C.;
535 words
...Byline: Scott C. Morgan Daily Herald Staff Writer The Musical of Musicals The Musical! * * * 1/2 out of four Location: Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St...
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Year 2000 Ends on a Musical Note.
Korea Times (Seoul, Korea);
December 28, 2000 ;
753 words
......woes and the frigid weather, it seems that the year will end on a high note for musical stars and fans. The year 2000 was a good year for musicals. The Korean musical world staged many well-received performances, from ``Rent'' to ``Fame'' to the...
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Singapore Musical to Premiere in China Next Month
Xinhua English Newswire;
November 26, 1997 ;
449 words
...A Singapore musical, Chang & Eng - The Musical, will premiere in Beijing on December 9, Artistic Director...launched its Beijing season here today. The director said the musical will premiere in China on December 9 and play till December...
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'Spamalot's' holy grail: best musical
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);
June 6, 2005 ;
ROBERT FELDBERG, Staff Writer;
787 words
......06-2005 'Spamalot's' holy grail: best musical By ROBERT FELDBERG, Staff Writer Date...THE MIX Edtion: All Editions No single musical dominated at Sunday night's Tony Awards...Python's Spamalot" took the top prize as best musical - but there was a big winner among the...
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`Lion King' Crowned as Top Musical; 6 Tony Awards Lead Way; `Art,' `Beauty...
The Washington Post;
June 8, 1998 ;
Lloyd Rose;
765 words
......night as the best-director prizes for both musical and play went to women: Julie Taymor for...awards for directing, score and book of a musical, and all the design awards were relegated...Tony" for directing. As expected, the musical awards were split between "The Lion King...
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'Hairspray' fixes musical curls at Tony Awards
Chicago Sun-Times;
June 9, 2003 ;
Hedy Weiss;
662 words
......infectiously high-spirited bubble gum musical about teens, rock 'n' roll and changing...relations in 1962 Baltimore, was named best musical of the Broadway season Sunday night as...nominated for 13 awards and swept the musicals field, winning a total of seven major...
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Golden boys: 'Jersey Boys' wins the Tony for best musical. 'The History...
Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL);
June 12, 2006 ;
782 words
......Broadway's Tony Awards were an oddball Canadian musical about a lonely man's escape into a bygone...comedy The History Boys. Five went to the musical The Drowsy Chaperone, which began life...But the all-important award for best musical wound up going to an all-American show...
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CALIFORNIA, HERE THEY COME LARGE CAST OF YOUNG PERFORMERS TO PRESENT...
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);
August 16, 2006 ;
733 words
......100 young performers have been taking a musical tour through California history the past...nonprofit arts organization, has been offering musical theater camps for children and teens for...summer production, titled ``California, the Musical,'' is an original show written by Darrell...
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WANT TO SEE A MUSICAL? SAY THE WORD
The Boston Globe;
November 21, 1999 ;
Cate McQuaid, Globe Correspondent;
787 words
...CAMBRIDGE - Most American stage musicals are elaborate shows, with costumes, multiple sets, and big production numbers. "Musical! The Musical," which opens Friday at the Back Alley Theater in Inman Square...
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