Theater group Rude Mechs wants you to stop hitting yourself; the Dallas Symphony Orchestra does Broadway; and “Rumors” abound in San Antonio. It's this week's Texas Events Roundup. “Stop Hitting Yourself”The At&T Performing Arts Center describes it best when they say, “With ‘Stop Hitting Yourself,’ [theater company] Rude Mechs is embracing the fundamental beliefs underlying late-stage capitalism and indulging in our version of 1930’s Hollywood glamour. Rude Mechs borrows from the plots of 1930’s musicals to dig into the contemporary conservative dilemma: how to honor steely individualism without disavowing the virtue of charity. Tap dancing, fine dining, and the missionary position will be employed in order to help all Americans to stop hitting yourselves.” Running through May 30 at the Wyly Theatre in Dallas. Dallas Symphony Orchestra: On Broadway!“Sylvia McNair's hauntingly beautiful vocals bring out the best and greatest of Broadway. I could get used to this kind of ecstasy,...
- 5/28/2015
- backstage.com
Conductor Erich Kunzel, affectionately known worldwide as the "Prince of Pops," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his medical treatments will prevent him from conducting Ravinia Festival's June 5th opening night concert as scheduled. Stepping in for Kunzel is celebrated Broadway conductor Paul Gemignani, who will lead the concert production of Camelot starring Sylvia McNair, George Hearn and Rod Gilfrey.
- 5/8/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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