“Never mind that writing is right up there with sleeping as a potential spectator sport, so stimulating that the writer him- or herself often has to bring the action to a complete stop in order to check e-mail, clean a closet, or book a flight and get the hell out of there.”
Tag: 12.15.12
John Kander On Why Cabaret And Chicago Were Bigger Hits In Revival Decades Later
“One [thing] is that for a whole period we were deluged with big lavish musicals where the sets were almost more important than the content. And then something like Chicago, which was very spare, where all you have is content, is suddenly seemed new and refreshing. Some people have said that we’re more cynical today. But when Chicago happened we were just off the Watergate scandal.”
What’s Behind The Hirst/Gagosian Split?
“Gallery ‘loyalty’ is valued in the industry, especially when the stakes are this high. According to Forbes, Gagosian’s reported turnover is $925-million (U.S.) and The Sunday Times reports personal wealth at Hirst’s $346-million. So their success was, at least to some degree, mutually beneficial.”
The Problem With Canadian Theatre In 2012
“At a time when theatres are feeling the pinch on all of their revenue streams – government funding, private donations and box-office receipts – boards of directors understandably have became more activist in providing financial oversight. But the desire to avoid risk in tightened times helped drive a series of questionable decisions that will lead to 2012 will going down as the year of boards behaving badly.”
How Much Is That Playwright In The Window?
“The Storefront Playwright Project is putting 27 authors on exhibit this month in the big front window at Hot Tix/Expo 72.”
Math! In A Museum! Excitement Ensues!
“The 40 exhibits include a ‘wall of fire’ made up of laser lights that teaches kids about geometry and a square-wheeled tricycle that still manages to produce a smooth ride thanks to a wavy track.”
Because Of Newtown Shootings, New Tom Cruise Movie Premiere Delayed
“Based on the character created by English crime novelist Lee Child, Jack Reacher was to be celebrated Saturday in Pittsburgh, where much of the movie was shot. The film, scheduled to open Dec. 21, includes scenes of sniper violence.”
What If You Want To Resell That One Supposedly Sexy E-book Or The Wham! Single You Bought In A Moment Of Weakness?
“Laws that govern how we sell our stuff aren’t very compatible with digital content. As awareness of these issues builds, a war is brewing – with retailers and publishers on one side, and libraries, consumers, and startups on the other.”
Yes, Dancing Boys Still Need (And Revere) Billy Elliott
“The Peabody boys, who will also attend a master class with choreography staffers from the show later in the week, easily identify with the musical’s unlikely hero.”
What The Living Hell With Hirst And Gagosian?
“The professional separation is reverberating through the art world like a Hollywood couple breakup.”