Suzanne Weiss
Garrison Keillor during an interview in 2011Photo courtesy Triangle Arts & Entertainment
An Evening with Garrison Keillor
With Rich Dworsky and Heather MasseCal PerformancesZellerbach Hall, BerkeleyMarch 7, 2012
Garrison Keillor has become his own cottage industry. Since the first ...
Lewis WhittingtonPhiladelphia,
Bass-bariton Eric OwensPhoto by Dario Acosta
Owens' Triumphant Break from 'The Ring'
Philadelphia Chamber Music SocietyPerelman Theater, Kimmel CenterEric Owens, bass-baritoneWarren Jones, pianoFeb. 28, 2012
Composer Ned Rorem used to categorize music as exclusively French or German just ...
Emily S. Mendel
‘Downton Abbey’: Season 2 on PBS Masterpiece Classic
Written and created by Julian FellowesDirected by Ashley Pearce, Brian Kelly, Andy Goddard, James Strong and Brian PercivalStarring: Starring Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Dan StevensMasterpiece on PBS stations, ...
Lewis Whittington
Alan Shayne (left) and Norman Sunshine (right) with Joan Rivers at abook party for the authorsPhoto by Walter McBride, Retna Ltd.
Ah Yes, They Remember It Well
"Double LifeA Love Story from Broadway to Hollywood"By Alan Shayne and Norman ...
From left, Amanda Naughton, Kelsey Venter, Geno Carr, and Phil Johnson in "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" at The Old GlobePhoto by Henry DiRocco
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Directed by James VasquezBook and Lyrics ...
Emily S. Mendel
‘Woody Allen: A Documentary’
Two-part documentary on American Masters, PBSWritten and directed by Robert WeideInterviewees include Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Scarlett Johansson, Martin Scorsese, Sean Penn, Chris Rock, Owen Wilson, Leonard Maltin, Letty Aronson (sister/producer), Marshall Brickman (co-writer), ...
Emily S. Mendel
'Page Eight,' PBS Masterpiece Contemporary
Written and Directed by Sir David HareStarring Bill Nighy, Rachel Weisz, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Judy Davis, Felicity JonesSunday, Nov. 6, 2011, 9–11 p.m. ET/PTPBS, Masterpiece Contemporary
“Page Eight” is a contemporary spy ...
Suzanne Weiss
‘Totem’
Cirque du SoleilWritten and directed by Robert LePageAT&T Park, San FranciscoOct. 28-Dec. 18, 2011
I won’t go so far as to say “Totem” is the best Cirque du Soleil spectacle of the bunch. There are ...
Lewis WhittingtonPhiladelphia,
St. Petersburg State Academic Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Alexander TitovWith pianist Xiayin WangVerizon Hall, PhiladelphiaOct. 10, 2011
The 77-member St. Petersburg State Academic Symphony Orchestra slipped into Philadelphia for a one-night-only Russian repertoire spectacular that went almost unnoticed, ...
