The Stage Whisperer

(Clearly, we’re not above the the cheap (though timely) pun.) It’s time to go Baroque! Everyone’s doing it. It’s the sound of the times. Last night kicked off the first annual (free) Redondo Beach Baroque Festival, at Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd. Suzanne Anderson was the supremely, ethereally divine vocalist, and Lynette [...]

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The Simon Wiesenthal Center has been condemning the film “The Reader” for its sympathetic portrayal of a woman who was a Nazi war criminal and at least partially responsible for murdering Jews. Even though Kate Winslet, portraying the aforementioned Nazi, is exceptional in the role and deserving of at least the nomination, it is her [...]

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You could say it’s a little bit of “what goes around, comes around.” In New York City in 1964, Gayle Paynter enjoyed being one of a couple hundred screaming kids in the studio audience to witness the original musical revolution — the first appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show.

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If you’re one of the millions of folks who have watched the Academy-nominated film “Benjamin Button,” you saw Ed Metzger portray Teddy Roosevelt in the famous clock scene at the beginning. Mr. Metzger is renowned for portraying historical figures, particularly Albert Einstein.

The only actor to ever receive the endorsement of the Einstein family for portraying [...]

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Well, if you don’t have your tickets now you’re probably out of luck. Lesley Gore’s and the Four Freshmen’s special Valentine’s Day concert at the Armstrong Theatre in Torrance, CA, is basically sold out. But you can get on the waiting list by calling 310 378-8100. GOOD LUCK!
We tried to warn you!

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How much do you love the Four Freshmen? If you are so in love that you need them all around, even when you can’t have them on your mp3, then perhaps a free “Four Freshmen Radio” is the answer to your heart’s desire. A service called Pandora Radio is offering, free (paid by advertisers) or [...]

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Susan Estrich and Hugh Hewitt have a nice point/counterpoint piece on whether or not President Obama is playing to the middle or the left in his first couple weeks.

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Estrich will be squaring off against Dennis Prager in similar point/counterpoint on Sunday, April 26, in Torrance, at the Armstrong Theatre. Get your tickets now!

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Dennis Prager has a fascinating piece in his most recent column. He is writing from Africa about how jubilant virtually the whole continent seems to be over Obama’s inauguration. Indeed, it was a national holiday in several African nations.

The thoughtful conservative is surprisingly positive on the new President, but can’t help but wonder if African [...]

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If you haven’t seen what many regard as one of the best of any tribute band, check out the video of the Stones Tribute Band, Satisfaction. More important, read all the comments.

The Beatles tribute band “Revolution” is going to have its hands full, competing in the South Bay’s Battle of the Bands, at Torrance’s Armstrong [...]

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Since Irish fans, or rather fans of Irish music, can get almost as rowdy as their favorite tunes, and since they’ve complained about all the sell-outs of Irish music in the past (and even blamed us for not providing enough warning), here is the official notice:
YOU HAVE FORTY DAYS TO GET TICKETS FOR THE CELTIC [...]

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