The Power of Having Power and Possibly Not Having Power
Everything for the past few days and especially the last 24 or so has been about the impending landfall of Hurricane Irene on the New York…
This Just In!
Extra! Extra! I don’t usually do spur of the moment posts. But considering the massive impact this particular musical had on the late 1990s and most…
Every Musical Needs a Score, But Not Every Score is for a Musical
There comes a time, once in a while, when articles we read strike such a perfect balance between approachable and informatively evaluative that it’s hard to…
Disney Video killed Revives the Radio Star
I couldn’t resist pointing out a coincidental connection that reaches almost Disney-esque proportions in terms of how perfect convenience and amusing twists are a common occurrence…
Blood is Not Thicker Than Pointe Shoes
Sorry for the slightly delayed wait in new material. You could say I needed a small resting period and I’m recharged, ready to go. That happens…
Breaking Tradition
No one ever likes to be disappointed. Sure, there are times when things falling through are strongly probably, so if stuff alls apart we’re more mentally…
It’s Gonna Be Justin -Memphis Hopes
Opera, Opera Everywhere. Unlike my last post of dysfunctionally depressing proportions, you’d be surprised how quickly the media world can shoot out an equally surprising and…
Get Back to Practicing or You Can’t Come to My Birthday Party!
It being the 5th of May, there’s another point that needs making. As a special short bonus post for today, I also have to take time…
A Tale of Two Cities
Sergei Prokofiev, is one of the greats. He was a well known Russian, 20th century composer; often standard in classical repertoire, music history curriculums and people’s…
Rabbits and Royalty
No, before you ask, this has nothing to do with Prince William and Katherine Middleton’s upcoming wedding. To all those that celebrate, Happy Easter! And even…