The National Theatre production has been recognised across eight categories, including best new play, best director for Marianne Elliot, and best actor for Luke Treadaway’s lead performance. Closely following Curious Incident [is] new stage musical Top Hat with seven nominations.”
Tag: 03.26.13
Olivier Award Voting Gets An Overhaul
“The Society of London Theatre has confirmed it will introduce a new voting system for the Olivier Awards in time for this year’s ceremony. The changes will mean that producers and theatre operators in the commercial West End and major subsidised theatres will be given the chance to vote on who wins in each category.”
MOCA Says It’s Raised $60M Toward $100M Endowment
“L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that it aims to build its endowment to $100 million and has commitments lifting the total above $60 million as the campaign begins. The museum’s investments, which include endowment funds, stood at $23 million early this year.”
Why British Critics Don’t Get The Book Of Mormon
While the South Park guys’ musical, a mega-hit in the US, has gotten one or two good notices since it opened in London, it seems most of the major critics are lukewarm or worse – and none of them agree on why it’s no good. One Brit who lives in the US says he’s figured out the problem.
Metropolitan Museum Sued Over Entrance Fees
“Under an agreement with the city, patrons are allowed to pay whatever they want to visit the museum. But the lawsuit alleges that patrons are mislead into believing that admission is $25.”
Dallas’s New Perot Museum – An Example Of Trophy Flash
“It is a thoroughly cynical piece of work, a building that uses a frenzy of architectural forms to endorse the idea that architecture, in the end, is mere decoration.”
Video Game Industry Feeling Pressure On Violent Games
“Trade groups representing the video game industry — even the Entertainment Software Association, which seemed supportive after Obama’s proposal — now argue such research is unnecessary.”
How Do You Get That Annoying Song Out Of Your Head?
No surprise, perhaps. Scientists have been working on it…
Do We Need To Reinvent Arts Schools?
” In an era of high stakes, increasing pressure for accountability, and escalating costs, how will schools of art communicate their value?”
Warning: Winning Reality Talent Shows Can Kill Talent
“Because somebody can have a moment of fame or sing a song right or play a role right for that moment it doesn’t mean they’ve got the chops to sustain it.”