Archives for: March 2009, 19
3/19/09 [updated 4:07PM EST]
By Andy Propst on Mar 19, 2009 | In Days Top News
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Natasha Richardson 1963 - 2009 - Obituaries, Features, Remembrances [revised]
LATE AFTERNOON ADDITIONS
Dallas Morning News The Arts Blog
Will Keach make it to Dallas?
Stacy Keach, who's starring in the stage tour of Frost/Nixon set to open at the Majestic Theatre here in about six weeks, was hospitalized after a mild stroke in Los Angeles yesterday. His understudy (who also stood by for Frank Langella on Broadway) went on for him. Let's hope that he gets back on his feet soon -- I'm not sure they'd continue the tour without at least this much star power.
Playbill
* Eisenhower, Haas, Bonetti, Fannin to Reveal Criminal Hearts in Philly Starting March 31
* Morillo's All Aboard the Marriage Hearse to Make NYC Return in April
TheaterMania
* Victoria Clark to Star in Benefit for Bank Street School for Children on March 23
* Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen to Perform Benefit Concerts for Liberace Museum
MID-AFTERNOON ADDITIONS
New York Times ArtsBeat Blog
U.S. Release Plans Uncertain for Natasha Richardson Film, 'Wild Child'
When, if ever, will American theaters see the release of Natasha Richardson's last movie?
Associated Press
Autopsy: Richardson Died of Impact to the Head
The New York City medical examiner's office says actress Natasha Richardson died of a blunt impact to the head. The Tony Award-winning actress died...
Reactions to Natasha Richardson's Death
Reaction to the death of actress Natasha Richardson:.
Time Out New York Upstaged Blog
Politics as unusual at P.S. 122
Chicago Tribune Theater Loop Blog
'Quiet Man' at Chicago Theatre: MSG Entertainment is making some noise
Sex. Heat. Passion. O'Neill. A vibrator. And Broadway.
The Broadway transfer of Robert Falls' Goodman Theatre production of "Desire Under the Elms" has yet to reach its first preview, but a look at the exterior of the St. James Theatre offers a pretty good sense of how...
Los Angeles Times Culture Monster Blog
Monster Mash: Breaking news and headlines
-- Range of talent: Charles McNulty remembers the daring choices made by actress Natasha Richardson, 45, who died Wednesday of injuries suffered in a ski accident.
Playbill
* Huntington's Miracle to Feature Tony Winner Latessa, Cuervo, DeVito, Pascal and More
* Lucille Lortel Awards to Be Presented May 3; Nominations Announced April 2
* Broadway's Mamma Mia! Will Be Honored March 25
TheaterMania
* Full Cast, Creative Team Announced for Sherie Rene Scott's Everyday Rapture
* Sofia Vergara to Join Broadway Chicago Cast Beginning April 27
* Kristin Chenoweth to Appear at NYC's Paley Center on April 16
The Artful Manager
Remix, remash, remarkable
If you're wondering whether YouTube and its brethren are artistic tools in addition to being distribution tools, take a look at the work of Kutiman, born Ophir Kutiel. His on-line video project, ThruYou, clips and cuts existing YouTube videos into entirely new works of art. Says Merlin Mann to those in the music industry preparing litigation:
Createquity.
Fictional Foundation Fun, part IV
This week, I've been writing about the Ortiz Foundation for the Arts, a mock $800 million foundation based in New York, for which I designed a strategic plan along with four of my business school colleagues. Yesterday, I wrote about two of OFA's programs, Building Infrastructure and Supporting Start-Ups....
diacritical
Ominous sign...
when the most committed owners of newspapers start selling off their shares:
Huffington Post
Barry Yourgrau: A Memory of Natasha Richardson
The Stage UK
Punchdrunk and Wainwright lead Manchester International Festival 2009
Punchdrunk – the innovative theatre company behind The Masque of the Red Death and Faust – is to unveil its latest work at this year’s Manchester International Festival.
Broadway dims lights for Richardson
The lights of all Broadway theatre marquees will be dimmed for one minute at 8pm tonight (Thursday) in memory of actress Natasha Richardson, who died last night following a skiing accident in Montreal.
NOONTIME ADDITIONS
New York Times ArtsBeat Blog
More Details Of 'Phantom' Sequel Are Unmasked
A casting notice offers more details about "Love Never Dies," Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-promised sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera."
Playbill
* Stephenson, Cuccioli, Barbour, Kennedy, O'Malley, Schuck and More Cast in Paper Mill's 1776
* Broadway to Dim Its Lights March 19 in Honor of Late Actress Natasha Richardson
TheaterMania
Hanks for Everything!
With roles in 33 Variations, Mad Men, and The Great Buck Howard, Colin Hanks is proving his versatility.
* Justin Long and Evan Rachel Wood to Star in Raleigh Production of Romeo and Juliet
* Tony Nominee Tsidii Le Loka to Perform at Tribeca PAC in May
* Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Stew, and More Set for Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum
The Producer's Perspective
What do soaps and subscription houses have in common?
Barring major breaking news, you can count on your soap to be on every day. Same time, same channel (and same story line
The Guardian Performing Arts Blog
Charlotte Higgins: Will any decent art come out of the Cultural Olympiad?
Artists Taking the Lead, the first big cultural project for the London 2012 Olympic Games, was launched today. But will it be any good? And will anybody care?
MID-MORNING ADDITIONS
Hartford Courant Behind the Curtain Blog
"Orphans' Home" Cycle Receives Hartford Reading
Heard the Monday night reading for the last three plays of Horton Foote's "The Orphans' Home" Cycle went well at Hartford Stage This was the final trio of plays Foote had completed at the time of his death earlier this month.
Time Out New York Upstaged Blog
Natasha Richardson: Streetcar remembered
Remembering Natasha Richardson's Blanche DuBois.
Playbill
* True Colors' Miss Evers' Boys, with Jasmine Guy, Extended
* March 18 Priscilla Queen of the Desert Canceled Mid-Show; Perfs. Resume March 19
TheaterMania
* Multimedia Collaboration, Doomsday Kiss, to Premiere at Bootleg Theater
off-stage right
diacritical
Douglas McLennan of Arts Journal has started blogging - I know I thought all along surely he was, but alas... His first full post is a nice companion to many of my posts last week.
The Wicked Stage
Outliving One's Child
I have little to add to the mourning for Natasha Richardson, whom I never had the good fortune to witness onstage. I do recall admiring her fearless performance in The Handmaid's Tale lo these many years ago. Having seen her mother, though, in Didion's Year of Magical Thinking, ...
The Stage UK
Artists to compete for funding for 2012 Olympic Games arts showcase
Artists across the UK are being invited to bid for commissions of up to £500,000 to create works celebrating the 2012 Olympic Games.
The Guardian Performing Arts Blog
Alexis Soloski: Steve Martin joins the ranks of banned playwrights
A school production of the funnyman's play Picasso at the Lapin Agile has been pulled, echoing the fate of plays by greats such as Ibsen and Sophocles
Whatsonstage.com
Feature: Donald Keene On...Yukio Mishima & Madame de Sade
Donald Keene is one of the world’s foremost Japanologists and interpreters of Japanese literature, the author of over 25 books in English and 50 in Japanese. His honours include the Bunka Kunsho, the highest cultural decoration given by the Japanese government. He has translated
New York Times
A Call Silenced in Cairo Is Warmly Received in Berlin
You might say the recent production of the play “Radio Muezzin” was as much about Germany promoting diverse voices as it was about Egypt’s silencing them.
New York Times ArtsBeat Blog
As Broadway Beckons, a Question About Casting 'Irena's Vow' Movie
Tovah Feldshuh is preparing to open in "Irena's Vow" on Broadway — but will she make the cut for the movie?
Ruhl's 'In the Next Room' Headed to Broadway
The dearth of blush-inducing signage around Times Square will soon be rectified when the Sarah Ruhl play "In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)" comes to Broadway in the fall.
Time Out New York Upstaged Blog
Bargain basement M.F.A.: Take a trip to the Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum has a dose of theater history.
New York Daily News The Cultural Tourist
Stage Pictures at MoMA
The first drawing in "Stage Pictures," the exhibit of 20th century theater design at the Museum of Modern Art, immediately piques one's curiosity.
Associated Press
Stacy Keach Recuperating After Stroke
A spokesman for Stacy Keach says actor was recovering after having a mild stroke.
Jessica Lange Hospitalized With Broken Collarbone
Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange has been hospitalized after a short fall from her steps at her home near Duluth, Minn
Reuters / Hollywood Reporter
Broadway thriving despite recession
If this is how a recession affects Broadway, well then, bring it on!
Wall Street Journal
Two Avant-Gardists Join Forces
Richard Foreman and John Zorn talk about the spark that led to their collaborative work, "Astronome: A Night at the Opera."
Variety
In D.C., tuners are recession's tonic
Arena, Signature opffering up musicals
The Stage UK
Exclusive: Thriller Live director Lloyd unveils Marc Bolan musical as his next project
Thriller Live director Gary Lloyd is turning his attention from Michael Jackson to singer Marc Bolan for his next project - a musical based on the life of the former T-Rex frontman.
The Guardian
Another day, another Shakespeare discovery
It's only a matter of time before academics pop up with yet more Bardian revelations, says John Crace
Broadway.com
Backstory: Ionesco's Exit the King makes a new Broadway entrance
Miami Herald Drama Queen Blog
Plays get read
There's a bit of a lull in openings over the next few weeks, an odd little end-of-March/start-of-April gap that will come to a frenzied end April 16-18 when six -- yes six -- theaters open shows in that three-day period. (If you're wondering what is opening where: ...
Chicago Tribune
Hancock Observatory tour, Schwimmer included
Dallas Morning News Arts Blog
A lifeline for Labyrinth Theatre
The Richardson/North Dallas theater company that closed in February with two productions left on its schedule has received a helping hand from across town.
Orange County Register
Drama teacher says anti-gay incidents prompted lawsuit
Ron Martin says an inquiry by the ACLU revealed additiional problems.
San Jose Mercury News
Groovelily rocks hard for TheatreWorks
Rock on, TheatreWorks. The hip alt-rock trio Groovelily, whose eclectic tunes lit hit musicals as ¡°Striking 12¡å and ¡°Long Story Short¡± at TheatreWorks, will get down with...
London Theatre Guide
Sunset lasts longer at Comedy
The pared down, actor/musician production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard currently playing at the Comedy theatre has extended its London run. It is now booking to 27 June.
The Independent
Godot has arrived: The stars of Beckett's masterpiece reveal what the play means to them
3/19/09 - Natasha Richardson 1963 - 2009 - Obituaries, Features, Remembrances [revised]
By Andy Propst on Mar 19, 2009 | In UK, Online Sources, National, Industry, Tri-State, Mid-Atlantic, California, ATW News, Days Top News
New York Times
Natasha Richardson, 45, Stage and Film Star, Dies
Ms. Richardson, a Tony Award-winner, melded glamorous celebrity with the bloodline of theater royalty.
* Slide Show
New York Daily News
Richardson dead after brain injury
Tony-Award winning actress Natasha Richardson died at a Manhattan hospital Wednesday night after her "shocked and devastated family" took her off life support.
Natasha: Her life & legacy onstage
A family spokesperson has confirmed that Natasha Richardson has died from her brain injury. We at the News look back at the Tony-winner's vibrant career from early beginnings to now.
Newsday
Linda Winer: Richardson's indelible legacy in New York theater
New York Post
Grief as Natasha dies
Kin make tragic choice to take star off life support
* Video: Natasha Richardson Dead At 45
ny1
Spokesman: Actress Natasha Richardson Has Died
Richardson Leaves Behind Family, Extensive Career
Gothamist
Natasha Richardson Dies at 45
According to columnist Liz Smith, family members of Natasha Richardson were left with no choice but to take the actress off life support at 1:30 p.m. Richardson allegedly went brain dead sometime after suffering a critical brain injury while skiing in Canada on Monday and she was transported to New York yesterday.
Time Out New York Upstaged Blog
Natasha Richardson: a brief look back
Richardson in Cabaret Natasha Richardson took risks. A different kind of actor, and a different kind of woman, might have gone in for mere glamor, trading on the strength of her dynastic status and the idiosyncratic loveliness of her face—elfin with a glint of steel. But her elegance had substance, and on stage she never coasted....
Goodbye, Natasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson is dead at 45.
New York Magazine Vulture Blog
Natasha Richardson, 1963-2009
Sad news to pass along. The family of Natasha Richardson just released the following statement through their publicist: "Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time." [The Wrap]
Associated Press
Natasha Richardson Dies After Fall on Ski Slope
Natasha Richardson, a gifted and precocious heiress to acting royalty whose career highlights included the film ''Patty Hearst'' and a Tony-winning performance in a stage revival of ''Cabaret,'' died Wednesday at age 45 after suffering a head injury during a beginners' ski lesson.
Richardson Was a True Daughter of the Theater
Natasha Richardson starred on Broadway in a quintet of strikingly different productions -- each one demonstrating why the actress was a true daughter of the theater, a worthy member of an illustrious acting dynasty.
Natasha Richardson Mourned as a 'Wonderful Woman'
Tributes have begun to pour in from across the show business generations for Natasha Richardson, the Tony Award-winning actress who died after suffering a head injury on a ski slope.
Reuters
Natasha Richardson dies after ski fall
Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson, a member of Britain's Redgrave acting dynasty, died on Wednesday at age 45 after a suffering a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in Canada earlier this week.
Bloomberg.com
Actress Natasha Richardson Dies at 45 Following Canadian Skiing Accident
Natasha Richardson, an actress of stage and screen who won a Tony Award in 1998 for her role in the Broadway musical “Cabaret,” died from injuries sustained in a ski accident. She was 45.
USA Today
Natasha Richardson dies at 45 after ski accident
Gardner: Remembering Natasha Richardson, 1963-2009
Variety
Natasha Richardson dies in N.Y.
Actress sustained brain damage in ski accident
Hollywood Reporter
Natasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson, star of film, television and stage -- where she earned a Tony in 1998 for her performance as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" -- has died.
Playbill
* PHOTO CALL: Remembering Tony Winner Natasha Richardson
* Natasha Richardson, Tony-Winning Actress, Dies Following Skiing Accident
TheaterMania
* Tony Award Winner Natasha Richardson Dies at 45
Broadway.com
*Tony Award Winner Natasha Richardson Dies at 45
Washington Post
Natasha Richardson Dies at 45
Actress suffered fatal head injuries after falling during a ski lesson.
Chicago Tribune
Natasha Richardson dies at 45; award-winning actress from famous theatrical family
Los Angeles Times
Natasha Richardson dies after accident
The wife of actor Liam Neeson and member of the Redgrave theatrical family was 45.
* Delayed bleeding to blame?
* Photos: 1963-2009
Los Angeles Times Culture Monster Blog
Natasha Richardson: An appreciation
The Guardian
Natasha Richardson dies aged 45
Stage and screen actor suffered serious head injuries following fall at ski resort in Canada
Escaping the family's fame
Natasha Richardson, who has died aged 45, came from one of Britain's most famous acting dynasties
Natasha Richardson dies aged 45
Gallery: Natasha Richardson has died in a New York hospital following a skiing accident
Natasha Richardson: A twinkle and a sparkle that has left the world
Directors and stars from stage and screen pay tribute to actor hailed as one of a kind
The Guardian Performing Arts Blog
Michael Billington: Natasha Richardson's death is a tragedy for theatre
The death of Natasha Richardson in a skiing accident leads me to think of her many fine stage performances – and the roles she'll never play
Daily Telegraph
Natasha Richardson dies: British theatre goers will mourn death
As we mourn the tragic death in New York of Natasha Richardson, British theatre-goers will also be lamenting the fact that we saw her too rarely on stage in this country.
The Times UK
Actress Natasha Richardson dies in NY hospital
The actor Liam Neeson said he was shocked and devastated by the death of his wife after a freak skiing accident in Canada
* Obituary: Natasha Richardson
* Ken Russell - I loved her unashamedly
* Pictures: Natasha Richardson
* America offered a chance to flee acting dynasty
The Independent
As her family held vigil, she slipped quietly away
Natasha Richardson's life support machine switched off three days after skiing accident in Canada
* Final curtain falls on a love affair begun on the stage
The Stage UK
Natasha Richardson dies aged 45
Actress Natasha Richardson has died after suffering head injuries in a skiing accident.
The Stage UK - Blogs
Mark Shenton: A too early goodbye…
It was on Tuesday morning that I first read about Natasha Richardson’s skiing accident in Canada the day before on this site, with the posting of a short news story here. The report said that “the seriousness of the...
Whatsonstage.com
Natasha Richardson Dies After Skiing Accident, 45
London-born stage and screen actress Natasha Richardson (pictured) – the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and wife of Liam Neeson – was confirmed dead last night (18 March 2009) in New York after sustaining a head injury during a skiing ho...
Whatsonstage.com - Blogs
Michael Coveney: Natasha leaves lasting memories
Although not exactly a mummy’s girl, Natasha Richardson, who has died after a freak skiing accident, was most definitely Vanessa Redgrave’s daughter, from first to last.
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