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Interview with John Carroll, one of A Chorus Line's singular sensations
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
A Chorus Line
August 5-10
Paramount Theatre
A Chorus Line has practically become a standard for Americana musicals and part of any good theater fan's collection. Boasting such great classics as "What I Did For Love," "The Music and the Mirror," "Dance 10 - Looks 3" (commonly known as "Tit more
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Leni Reifenstahl: Genius or propagandist?
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Leni
By Sarah Greenman
Directed by Rhonda Soikowski
Starring Amy Thone, Alexandra Tavares
Strawberry Theatre Workshop
Through August 9
It's an intriguing idea to write a play about one of the most reviled women in recent hi more
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Eddie Izzard dresses up at the Paramount
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Eddie Izzard
Paramount
July 11
History, according to Eddie Izzard, starts with comparing scientists' estimation of the world being 4 billion years old and creationists' estimates of some thousands of years (7000?). One of them, he says, has got to be wro more
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Lusty Mistress a sexy seduction
by Sara Michelle Fetters -
SGN Contributing Writer
The Last Mistress
Opening July 18
The handsome aristocrat Ryno de Marigny (newcomer Fu-ad Aît Aattou) is engaged to the young, beautiful and highly virginal Hermangarde (Roxane Mesquida), a 19th-century marriage that has all of Paris talking more
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John Waters and Court TV: A match made in DVD heaven
by Ron Anders -
SGN A&E Writer
John Waters, whose initial claim to worldwide cinematic infamy was a shot of Divine munching on dog shit in Pink Flamingos, knows how to sell a movie. He learned from the best - William Castle ('50s-'60s movie schlockmeister) was one of his first inspirations - and continues to push the envel more
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Queen City Cruise returns August 9
One day each year, sleepy Seattle is jarred awake by an invasion of foreign and domestic tourists who come to wreak havoc on the otherwise tranquil waters of Puget Sound. This year, the date is set for Saturday, August 9. On this day, the innocent citizens of, and visitors to, our city will be vulnerable to an attack by the shockingly odd phenom more
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Burke photo exhibit spotlights impact global warming
The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World
The Burke Museum
Through December 31
The polar bear may soon face extinction as its Arctic habitat rapidly melts away. The Burke Museum presents a stunning new environmental photography exhibit, The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming Wor more
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Ledger's flawless Joker trumps The Dark Knight hype
by Nick Ardizzone -
SGN Staff Writer
The Dark
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When news of Heath Ledger's unexpected death hit the presses in January, the media staunchly refused to speak ill of the dead. With the exception of Esquire's bizarre fictional recreation of Ledger's last days, speculation about more
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Mamma Mia! -
The winner takes it all
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
Mamma Mia!
Opening July 18
I've always said, "No one can be in a bad mood while listening to an ABBA song." After seeing the movie musical Mamma Mia!, I stand behind it 100%. Much like the stage production with the same name (which opened in 2001 more
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Cliché Meet Dave still has lots of laughs
Cliché Meet Dave still has lots of laughs
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid -
SGN A&E Writer
Meet Dave
Now Playing
There are some moments in the new comedy Meet Dave that were surprisingly like The Day The Earth Stood Still, the classic sci-fi thriller from the Cold War era in film, which made my s more
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Capitol Hill Block Party and Pemberton: Two cool festivals miles apart
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
I've known people to jump in their cars, gas up at the nearest station, and drive for several hours on a last-minute whim, save time for packing a suitcase and grabbing a stack of CDs for the long drive. If you're a spur-of-the-moment person who loves music, allow me to seduce you to the maje more
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): The urge to strut your stuff can be an awkward distraction. Reroute that bit of exhibitionism into your work. You can get a lot accomplished, win positive notice, and open opportunities. Just let your work speak for itself!
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Whatever hobbies, sports, or creative outlet you h more
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