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Crossover quartet blends four unique voices
The classical crossover quartet comprised of the Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, baritone Carlos Marin of Spain, French pop artist Sebastien Izambard, and American tenor David ... Full story
Expect some laughs with 'What to Expect When You’re Expecting'
No baby stone is left unturned in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, which addresses everything from morning sickness to miscarriage and everything in between, ... Full story
For whom the Belle tolls
It wasn’t until she played the role of Liesl in The Sound of Music during her sophomore year at Ball State University that Emily Behny ... Full story
Rockin’ reprise of Buddy Holly’s music, life story
It’s been seen by millions around the globe, and now Philadelphia audiences get to relive the magic of the music of Buddy Holly, the brilliant ... Full story
'Dark Shadows' has a certain bite to it
Between the Mad Hatter, Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka and Sweeney Todd, Johnny Depp is the king of creepy characters. Dark Shadows reunites Depp with his frequent ... Full story
Rent, a show that exposed a generation to AIDS
Winner of the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Pulitzer Prize, Rent endures as one of the longest running shows in Broadway history, ... Full story
A mainstay on the blues scene
Nanette Arndts was not the best student at Northeast High School, but she was eager to transfer to a new school that opened back in ... Full story
Tracy Morgan, real life
By Rita CharlestonFor the TimesGrowing up in the rough neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, and enduring a tough childhood wouldn’t lead many men to comedy. But in ... Full story
Work & Play
— Life and an acting career make it tough for Fox Chase native Suzanne O'Donnell to get back to her home turf. But the appeal of a David Mamet play has been special incentive. ... Full story
'The Avengers' is an ensemble masterpiece
The storyline of The Avengers basically boils down to a gigantic fight over a sparkly blue cube — and it’s one of the best superhero ... Full story
A message of hope
"Breast cancer is not a death sentence anymore. People can survive." — Judi Blue, breast cancer survivor ... Full story
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John Loftus
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