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'Pollyanna the Musical ready for six-show run at Tusculum University
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (539+ words) Maggie Hall, one of the actresses who plays Pollyanna, performs a scene from the upcoming presentation. Actors demonstrate enthusiasm during a rehearsal for the opening number of "Pollyanna." Performances will be held April 17, April 18, April 24 and April 25 at 7 p. m. and April…...
THEATER REVIEW: GTG's 'Misery' Is 'a brilliant, spine-tingling show"
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (388+ words) Kara Van Veghel, left, and Tim Coleman are starring in the Greeneville Theatre Guild's production of "Misery." Final performances are slated for March 27-29, at the Capitol Theatre. Friday and Saturday show times are 7 p. m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p. m. Paul Sheldon,…...
PURCELL: Reviving America's Dying Sense Of Humor
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) Reviving America's dying sense of humor Ah, St. Patrick's Day is upon us " a fine time to restore our sense of humor. More than 20 years ago, British sociologist Christie Davies wrote in "The Mirth of Nations" that Americans were becoming…...
CARROLL: See You In The Funny Papers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Having written a recent column about movie tropes, I expected, and received messages about ones that I missed. This means you're likely to see a sequel soon. This is known as "a columnist's best friend," because you do the work…...
UNDER THE MARQUEE: Starting The New Year with Nick and Nora
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (242+ words) UNDER THE MARQUEE Andy Ross The film, and the book, centered around a missing inventor, the titular "Thin Man," even if later installments led people to think it referred to Nick. Nick, happily retired and married, swears off getting involved…...
Theatre Bristol To Present 'American TALL Tales"
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) Theatre Bristol, in cooperation with River's Way, is announcing a much-anticipated 8th annual collaboration on a new production, entitled "American TALL Tales." Performances are set for Feb. 28 at 10: 30 am and 5: 30 p. m. and March 1 at 2: 30 p. m. at the ARTspace, 506 State Street. Tickets are on…...