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Demand extends 'Little House' musical run 2 weeks

AP — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:55:31 +0000

They’re packing the “Little House” in Minneapolis.A new musical version of “Little House on the Prairie” was extended two weeks because of demand, the Guthrie Theater said. It stars Melissa Gilbert as the mother of the character she played on the TV...

Researchers report toadfish sing to attract mates

AP — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:17:36 +0000

It’s not exactly Tony serenading Maria in “West Side Story,” but for all their homeliness toadfish also sing to attract mates.OK, singing may be a stretch; it’s more of a hum. But it turns out to be useful, for science as well as the fish. Exploring...

Singing for sex: Even toadfish do it

AP — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:10:20 +0000

King-Mellencamp musical postponed in Atlanta

AP — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:39:21 +0000

A musical by John Mellencamp and Stephen King, scheduled to be produced next season in Atlanta, has been postponed, the Alliance Theatre announced Monday.The Alliance announced in February that “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” with...

Lachey to host `High School Musical' reality show

AP — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:24:46 +0000

Nick Lachey is going back to high school, musically.The 34-year-old singer has signed on to host the upcoming ABC reality show “High School Musical: Summer Session,” inspired by the Disney Channel phenomenon costarring Zac Efron, Ashley...

New Broadway Musical Announced

AP — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:35:33 +0000

“Pure Country,” a new musical based on a 1992 movie of the same name, is coming to Broadway next season.Its producers said Thursday it will be directed by Peter Masterson, who is best known for the Broadway musical hit, “The Best...

'High School Musical 3' Films in April

AP — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:02:34 +0000

The “High School Musical” gang is returning to Utah this month for their senior year.Unlike its predecessors, the third installment in the series will be filmed during the school year at East High School in Salt Lake City.Salt Lake City...

Brian D'Arcy James Is Set to Play Shrek

AP — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:32:31 +0000

“Shrek the Musical” has found its Shrek.Brian d’Arcy James will portray the green ogre in the stage adaptation of the popular Dreamworks film and the book by William Steig. The show opens Dec. 14 on Broadway.The actor was most...

Drum Table Strikes Up Conversation About Design And Musical Duality

Andrew Dobrow — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:41:18 +0000

The 40″ Drum Table is one of the more oddly described gadgets we’ve come across. While the drum is clearly marked as “not meant for playing”, the product is also described as “fully functional as a drum”. Call us...

Telemarketer's Call Invokes Old Hit Song

AP — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:25:51 +0000

Someone with a little knowledge of musical golden oldies is jangling nerves in Delaware.Some people getting late night and early morning telemarketing calls in the Wilmington area have been doing a double take when they see the number on their...