Archive for June, 2008

“Mockingbird” Tops Fiction List

In a large online poll, “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been named the Number One Favorite … Read more »

Tonys: As Corny as Osage in August

If I drank, I’d be hungover. That’s the feeling I have today after partying with the … Read more »

Tonys: “Heights,” “August,” “Pacific”

At tonight’s Tony awards, “In the Heights” won Best Musical and “August:Osage County” won Best Play, … Read more »

What They Cut From “Mamma Mia!”

Although I loathe the ABBA stage musical “Mamma Mia!”, for some perverse reason I have been … Read more »

Flood Volunteers Save Manuscripts

The most important task facing the flood-and-tornado-ravaged Midwest right now is of course to look after … Read more »

Tony Award Predictions 2008

The Tony awards take place this Sunday evening. By my estimation, the biggest winner will … Read more »

At Last: Debbie Does Covent Garden

This is definitely the feel-good cultural news of the day. In 2004, dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt … Read more »