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The BBC radio broadcast of Opera North's 2025 presentation of Weill-Lerner's Love Life (that will be the basis for the show's first-ever cast album) is available to stream. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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How many more Patreon subscribers does You Must Remember This need for Karina Longworth to resume hiring actors instead of doing all the voices herself?

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if you’re wondering why: a Minnelli we’ve never seen inspired by listening to You Must Remember This (even though this film isn’t discussed in that episode), an Ann Sothern comedy that was a birthday gift, and two different Titanics to prep for seeing Titanique, which we loved.

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The first track from Anthony De Mare’s Liaisons II (reimagining Sondheim at the Piano) is now streaming. open.spotify.com/track/2DTCRe...

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I had read about the JFK Library closing, but not about how the remaining staff managed to reopen it a day later. This story is both inspiring and deeply sad. wapo.st/41jXZoi

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maybe it’s okay to let go of characters from the past whose creators are long dead and instead embrace new characters from living writers who have new stories to tell

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In honor of the birthday of Pierre Boulle, who wrote the novel “Planet of the Apes,” I present my toy theater version, “Planet of the Grapes.” 60 mins of pure WTF? youtu.be/mypnE4SV3Uk?...

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A defiant Mayor Eric Adams, standing in front of a dozen elderly members of the clergy, gives a speech to the assembled media in which it gradually becomes clear that he believes all of the events that happen in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats "really happened, right here in New York."

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Check out the current episode of the Broadway Radio Show as @itsdlevy.me returns with a fun new collection of show tune covers! This time it's all songs from Broadway flops featuring an amazing mix of singers including Sinatra, Mathis, Damone & more! www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway...

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FYI, my piece in The Nation about the destructive consequences of Trump firing Gwynne Wilcox from the NLRB www.thenation.com/article/poli...

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We have a trip to Alabama planned for one month from now, and I am seriously weighing canceling our flights and driving from Connecticut.

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On the new episode of the Broadway Radio Show, the always fun @itsdlevy.me is back with a stellar collection of show tune covers... this time they're all from flop musicals! You'll hear Carly Simon, Michelle Lee, Andy Williams & more! www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway...

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Happy Equity #StageManagerDay! We'll be sharing testimonials and facts highlighting all the work stage managers do to keep shows running smoothly. Be sure to give a shout out to your favorite stage manager today (and everyday)!

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I have pondered buying a VR headset for the sole purpose of making it easier to watch movies while lying in bed.

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Coming this Sunday on the Broadway Radio Show, the wonderful @itsdlevy.me is back with a new collection of show tune covers. This time it's cover versions from Broadway flops sung by some great performers like Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, & Lena Horne...don't miss it! www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway...

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BREAKING: Acting NLRB General Counsel William Cowen rescinded a series of memos issued by ousted General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo that laid out her view of federal labor law, setting up a new path for the agency during the Trump administration. www.law360.com/artic...

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Our statement on the Kennedy Center cancellation of the tour Finn, a musical for young audiences. Read the full statement on our website - www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/Finn...

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If ‘s-all right with you, we’re here to talk about the old-school ventriloquism of Señor Wences (and the even older school bunraku of Bruce Schwartz). Out now in your favorite podcast app and at www.muppeturgy.com/episodes/sen...

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Did you know your public library's hoopla digital collections are absolutely destroying their budget? That prices have gone up in some instances of over 400%, while library budgets have been stagnant or cut? Everything you should know as a library user: bookriot.com/library-hoop...

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It really says something about how overwhelming this week/year has been that I didn't realize tonight is Tu Bishvat until I saw a social media post from the City of Norwalk, CT of all sources.

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There's a market research survey circulating now about jukebox musicals that manages to misspell Louis Armstrong's name multiple times, which is so embarrassing I may not be able to finish the survey.

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If you’re surprised, perplexed, or suspicious of stories about Carol Channing at the Super Bowl, we get into all the details in our episode about her performance on The Muppet Show. www.muppeturgy.com/episodes/car...

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Had to post this before I logged my Titanic rewatch. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched 📽️

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"In the filing, [Gwynne Wilcox] acknowledged that Mr. Trump may try to use the litigation as a 'test case' for the courts, suggesting that if her firing is upheld, it could set a precedent that would expand presidential power."

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More Sooner or Later What Can You Lose Buenos Aires Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

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It’s important to look for bright spots in this shitstorm of a moment we’re in, so I am grateful that our local community movie theater is showing the Liza documentary tonight.

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🚨 BREAKING: The @aflcio.org, EPI, and four major unions have filed an injunction against DOGE and the Trump-appointed Acting Sec of Labor. They’re seeking a temporary restraining order to keep Musk’s minions out of the DOL’s data. More at @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social inthesetimes.com/article/elon...

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Do you live in Connecticut? Here's an action you can take to help defend the right to read! Via @authorsabb.bsky.social www.saveschoollibrarians.org/caslfreedomt...

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This week on the pod: Stefanie Frey the Director of Organizing & Mobilization for @actorsequity.bsky.social. The union has been expanding its membership into places like escape rooms and themed restaurants that touch upon our world of #immersive experiences. noproscenium.com/stefanie-fre...

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Yes, we received the second “fork” email from OPM. Our response remains the same:

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My Letterboxd Friday Last Four Watched 📽️

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👇🎯 The problem with building your entire staff & business model around covering politics as theater/sporting events is that your entire staff/business model is completely unequipped for covering politics as policy/governance, or for dealing with a far right authoritarian party interested in neither.

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yesterday it came to light that calvin robinson, a priest who recently lost his license for giving an elon-esque nazi salute at a pro life conference, owns a video game site called god is a geek. today the site's entire staff quit in protest aftermath.site/god-is-a-gee...

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Our statement from @alvincentjr.bsky.social on the Trump administration's attempts to dismantle the NLRB. Read more: actorsequity.org/news/PR/NLRB...

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There's a fairly direct line from the @nytimes.com "just asking questions" about trans healthcare to the executive order banning gender-affirming care. What I'm saying is that Times reporters have blood on their hands.

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Oh wow he was defrocked for this.

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Ahoy there! Yo ho ho! Shiver me timbers! Uh…pieces of eight! It’s a pirate-themed episode, 15 years before Muppet Treasure Island, starring another British legend, Glenda Jackson! And our own very special guest star, Movin’ Right Along’s Anthony Strand! www.muppeturgy.com/episodes/gle...

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please do not ignore this news

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