| ON THE RECORD: Weill & Brecht's Happy End, plus Kern ...
The first-ever English language recording of Kurt Weill and Bert Brecht's Happy Ending is out on CD, as is an obscure recording of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's unjustly forgotten Music in the Air. **** HAPPY END [Ghostlight 7915584418]
Falling under the category of unexpected pleasures is the original cast album of the American Conservatory Theatre production of the Weill-Brecht Happy End. Pure, unadulterated and acerbic joy. Three quarters of a century after the piece opened and closed in a cloud of controversy, we finally have an English-language cast album. The Happy End score, from 1929, proves to be every bit as flavorful as its 1928 predecessor, The Threepenny Opera. Michael Feingold has championed this piece since at least 1972, when his adaptation was produced at the Yale Rep.
Sega Reveals Details Of "The Golden Compass" Video Game Adaptation
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON - SEGA of America Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today revealed details regarding the development of the video game adaptation of the highly anticipated theatrical release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the award-winning trilogy, His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. The game is being developed for multiple platforms and will ship in fall 2007, just prior to the opening of the New Line Cinema motion picture on December 7, 2007. Featuring pivotal environments from the movie, the vivid characters are brought to interactive life, featuring the likenesses of the movies impressive cast, which includes Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel and newcomer Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua. Produced by New Line Cinema and Scholastic Media, The Golden Compass is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in an alternative world where peoples souls manifest themselves as animals ("daemons"), talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches co-exist.
Globalysis Issues 2007 Tourism Sector Outlook for Singapore
SINGAPORE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 26, 2007 -- Globalysis Ltd., a leading boutique tourism sector consultancy, has issued its 2007 tourism sector outlook for the Republic of Singapore. The research report provides a macro-perspective of Singapore's tourism sector and indicates that the country should experience significant tourism sector growth in calendar year 2007. Globalysis defines the tourism sector universe as encompassing the hotel lodging, entertainment, airline and casino gaming (where applicable) industries in addition to the indirect industries supported by tourism such as real estate. Several countries in Asia have identified tourism sector growth as a primary pillar of economic growth over the next decade. Mr. Jonathan Galaviz, Partner at Globalysis Ltd., stated "Singapore continues to strategically position it's tourism sector in a manner consistent with achieving solid sustainable growth over the coming years.
Film festival leads full bill of arts opportunities
With the Macon Georgia Film & Video Festival in full swing through Sunday, there's really no need for any other entertainment options this weekend - but in typical Macon fashion we also have a full slate of other worthy events beckoning to us. Tonight, of course, is a First Friday, so there'll be plenty of art exhibits downtown and other activities - as well as MAGA. Be sure to drop by the Golden Bough to congratulate Eric Wakefield, the new proprietor, and to say thanks and farewell to Lilly Ambrose, who will soon complete a master's degree in library science and move on to fresh adventures. Tonight's "Celebration of Change" will be Lilly's last First Friday. When she first put the bookshop up for sale, many were fearful that it would vanish from the downtown scene, so Wakefield's decision comes as good news for both downtown and the literary community.
Flower show: Tips for bringing the wee ones
The Pennsylvania Convention Center can be extremely crowded. Roughly a quarter-million folks visit the show each year, and no matter when you go, it may be wall-to-wall tourists. Little ones may find it difficult to see over the heads of adults, so probably the best place for small children is at home with a baby sitter. Fortunately for those who do bring young children, the theme this year is a kid-friendly one. With Legends of Ireland, many major exhibitors focus on fanciful landscapes. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society particularly recommends exhibits by the Camden Children's Garden, with its fairy homes, and Waldor Orchids' orchid wonderland as good bets. The society also points out that entertainment should delight young visitors. There are Irish dancers, musicians and singers performing every hour on the hour daily at the Castle Stage.
MLB 07 the Show(TM) Delivers the First Pitch of the 2007 Season to ...
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the launch of MLB 07 The Show(TM), available exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system. Already widely considered the most authentic baseball simulation on the market, the MLB franchise looks to build upon last year's success as the as the clear market leader by combining the perfect blend of all-new gameplay features and returning fan favorites. As the only first party game title officially licensed by Major League Baseball Properties Inc. (MLBP), Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), MLB 07 The Show is set to deliver an unrivaled simulation with broadcast quality presentation.
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