Indianapolis Symphony Musicians, Management Agree To Contract – At Least Through Groundhog Day

“The music returned to Hilbert Circle Theatre Tuesday after musicians and their employer reached agreement late Monday on two new contracts; one a ‘bridge’ agreement that will carry the organization through Feb 3, 2013, and one that starts the following day, providing that the Indianapolis Symphony Society reaches a lofty fundraising goal.”

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Is Back

“Only a year ago, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s rehearsal studios at 466 W. 152nd St. were quiet. …. There were no professional dancers, only students who one day hoped to make it to the world stage. And now, after an eight-year hiatus brought on by a $2.3 million debt, the studios are alive again as DTH prepares to launch its 2012-2013 season.”

San Diego’s Old Globe Chooses Shakespeare Maven As New Artistic Director

Barry Edelstein comes to the Old Globe from New York’s Public Theater, where he was director of the Shakespeare Initiative, which included overseeing the popular Shakespeare in the Park series. And from “1998 to 2003, [he] was artistic director of New York’s Classic Stage Company, an off-Broadway house that won six Obie Awards during his tenure.”

Actor And Author John Clive, 79

“Clive, who was the voice of an animated John Lennon in Yellow Submarine and appeared alongside Michael Caine in The Italian Job, died on Monday. His other credits include several Carry On films, Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange and two Pink Panther movies. … In later life, Clive went on to become a best-selling author.”