“After a century of continuous publication, The Christian Science Monitor will abandon its weekday print edition and appear online only, its publisher announced Tuesday. The cost-cutting measure makes The Monitor the first national newspaper to largely give up on print.”
Tag: 10.29.08
David McVicar Loathes Traviata, Directs It Anyway
“‘I could never do such a coarse, clumsy, reduction of this woman’ [he said in 2003]. Five years later, though, the curtain is about to rise on McVicar’s new production with Scottish Opera, his first outing with one of opera’s favourite classics. Has he changed his mind? Or changed La Traviata?”
It Ain’t The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas
The creators of Rue Magique say that “ours is the first musical to present the reality of prostitution for women and children.” Children, indeed: the leading character has brought her 13-year-old daughter into the business with her. But don’t expect too much reality. The author says, “I’ve had to keep in mind the capacities of the theatregoing audience. There are people who even find Rent unpalatable.”
Time Inc. To Cut 600 Jobs
“Time Inc., the world’s largest magazine publisher, plans to cut 6 percent of its work force – more than 600 positions – and will revamp the organization in a way that could radically alter the culture at the company.”
More Newsroom Bloodletting, This Time At Gannett
“The Gannett Company, the nation’s largest newspaper chain, will lay off about 10 percent of its work force by early December, company executives said on Tuesday, a few days after Gannett disclosed another sharp drop in revenue and earnings.”
Wigmore Hall And King’s Place Locked In Bitter Rivalry? (Naaah.)
“Rumours have been flying around the classical music industry that London’s Wigmore Hall has been refusing to book artists who accept engagements at Kings Place – the brand-new Wigmore-size recital venue, and potential competitor, in King’s Cross.”