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The man of Steel - Discussing nudity, controversy, and the musical Hair
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
Hair
November 28-
December 4
Paramount Theatre
The musical Hair is on its way back to Seattle. Directly from the smash hit Broadway revival, the show (starring several members of the 2008 Broadway revival cast) has been touted as the original rock musical being called 'da more |
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Burlesque director Antin makes a name for himself
by Gary M. Kramer -
SGN Contributing Writer
Burlesque, the new romantic musical drama featuring Cher and Christina Aguilera, is a labor of love for the film's passionate writer and director, Steve Antin. On the phone from Los Angeles, Antin explained what prompted him to create this film, about a young girl named Ali (Aguilera) more
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An inside look at A Christmas Story
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN Contributing Writer
A Christmas Story:
The Musical!
5th Avenue Theatre
November 26 -
December 30
A Christmas Story (1983) is one of those films that found its way to becoming a holiday classic. Who hasn't suffered alongside Ralphie as he deals with his more
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New documentary details Glenn Burke's struggle as a Gay athlete
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
This week, a new documentary premiered about Glenn Burke, the first - and only - major league baseball player to come out as Gay during his career.
Fifteen years after his death, Out. The Glenn Burke Story premiered on November 15 at a screening in the Castro Theatre in S more
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Muddy Scarlet Letter confusing and irrelevant
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Scarlet Letter
Intiman Theatre
Through December 5
The Scarlet Letter is still a book of information and exploration, now more for its slice of Puritan life than for its reflection of any social mores that we know today. The story of 1800's Puritan Hester Prynne a more
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Fun Chicago worth a trip
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Chicago
Seattle Musical Theatre
Through December 4
The stage musical Chicago is different than the movie musical Chicago, mostly due to the tongue-in-cheek style it uses to tell the story. You have, for example, a narrator announcing, 'Now, a tap dance.' And more
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Seattle Shakespeare's Hamlet one to cherish
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Hamlet
Seattle Shakespeare
Company
Through December 5
When you think Shakespeare, you most likely think of either Julius Caesar or Hamlet. Those are the two plays that are most often taught in high school. They are also performed more often than a lot o more
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Correction
In my article, Hair: The history of the first rock musical (publish date: Friday, November 5, 2010, vol. 38 issue 45), a mistake was made. What was printed: 'Its [the musical] blatant handling of sexuality and burning the American flag on stage would break Broadway rules forever.'
No flag was burned on stage during the production of more
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A Dyke About Town: Average White Band nice and funky
by Mercy Moosemuzzle -
SGN Contributing Writer
Average White Band
Mercy greatly enjoyed Average White Band at Jazz Alley on November 11. Klyde Jones' vocals were smooth, and his keyboards luscious. Fred 'Freddy V' Vigdor's saxes were delicious. Rocky Bryant's drum solos were amazing. Onnie McIntyre's guitar work more
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