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A hard act to follow – my time as Joe Papp’s intern in 1989
Los Angeles Times theater critic Charles McNulty recalls his time as an intern at The Public Theater under the indomitable Joe Papp, reflecting on the 1989-1990 season amidst the AIDS crisis and Papp’s...
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10 photos from Shakespeare in the Park’s incredible history
“I believe that great art is for everyone—not just the rich or the middle class. When I go into East Harlem or Bedford-Stuyvesant and see the kids who come to see our shows, I see nothing so clearly as...
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Playwright David Henry Hwang answers 5 questions about launching his career...
Playwright, librettist and screenwriter David Henry Hwang shares his experience working with theater producer Joe Papp, who produced his first play, “FOB.” “FOB,” which premiered in 1980, explores the...
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Six musicians who influenced Elvis Presley
Writer Lou Marrelli recounts six of the musical icons who inspired the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” across genres. Elvis Presley, 1957. Retrieved by the Library of Congress, LC-USZ6-2067. A famous rock...
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Why Richard Rodgers matters
Beyond classic musicals like “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific,” writer Laurence Maslon breaks down the unparalleled career and influence of composer Richard Rodgers. Among some notes for an...
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Groucho Marx and Dick Cavett career timeline
Groucho Marx and Dick Cavett on “The Dick Cavett Show,” June 1969. Photo by Ron Baldwin Dick Cavett was writing for Jack Paar on “The Tonight Show” when he met Groucho Marx at the funeral of playwright...
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Buffy Sainte-Marie biography and career timeline
An Oscar-winning Indigenous artist who rose to prominence in New York’s Greenwich Village folk music scene, Buffy Sainte-Marie has had a six-decade groundbreaking career as a singer-songwriter, social...
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10 photos exploring the many facets of Dr. Anthony Fauci
We all know the name Dr. Anthony Fauci and recognize the man who regularly appeared on television screens in 2020, giving advice and guidance on how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there...
View Article8 songs to understand Little Richard’s legacy
Throughout the years, Little Richard has been referred to as the king, queen, architect, quasar and founder of rock ‘n’ roll. While experiencing racism, homophobia, industry exploitation and struggling...
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Mi trabajo como artivista comenzó con César Chávez y los trabajadores del campo
En el siglo XXI, transcurridas tantas décadas desde la lucha por la justicia laboral que comenzó con la Unión de Campesinos (UFW) en California, la batalla continúa. Me desespero cuando leo sobre la...
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