Both “Coram” and “Journey’s End” were plays that had trouble attracting crowds in a spring season unusually crowded with nonmusical offerings. Not all the news is bad for plays, however: The revival of “A Moon for the Misbegotten,” mainly passed over by the Tony noms (which overlooked Kevin Spacey but nominated co-star Eve Best), recently recouped its $2.4 million capitalization.
Tag: 05.24.07
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kills Its Arts Coverage
“The revamp, conceived by top editor Julia Wallace and due to be complete by July 1, will do away with posts now held by classical music critic Pierre Ruhe, book editor Teresa Weaver, and visual arts critic Catherine Fox – among others. Eleanor Ringel, the film critic who had become synonymous with the AJC after nearly 30 years, was one of about 40 senior staffers who accepted a buyout offer. Two cultural writers, theater critic Wendell Brock and food critic Meridith Ford, will keep their current gigs. Everyone else, including such workhouse types as pop music critic Nick Marino and film critic Bob Longino, as well as their editors, was required to reapply for jobs which may – or may not – be similar to their present assignments.”
Bollywood Reaches Beyond India
Indian film has long had a presence at Cannes. But this year, two full days have been devoted to the world’s second biggest movie industry, and Bollywood is hoping that the attention it garners in the south of France will translate to new global success.
Aboriginal Painting Breaks Auction Record
An Aboriginal artwork sold for over AUS$1 million at auction this week, setting the all-time record for a painting by an indigenous Australian. The auction was controversial, as a leading arts organization had called for the Aboriginal art to be withdrawn from sale, as few of the original artists would see any monetary benefit.