August 1623, 2001 theater Tele-Buddies The personalities that inspired a generation and a local playwright. by Steve Cohen The way they were: Captain Noah and Pixanne as they appeared on TV. What were the TV heroes of your childhood like…
October 1926, 2000 theater Fresh Prince Three is the magic number: Prince in rehearsal for 3hree. Harold Prince finally comes to Philadelphia to direct a new production at the theater that bears his name. by Steve Cohen Harold Prince doesnt…
June 2229, 2000 theater Birthing the Baby On the Case: Mary Kate McGrath, Ben Dibble, Michael Ogborn, Terry Nolen (standing, left to right), Lona Kozik and Vince DiMura (at piano) at work on Baby Case. photo: Kai Chi A behind-the-scenes…
April 1320, 2000 critical mass The Man Behind the Mann Executive director of the Mann, Peter Lane Peter Lane gives new life to The Mann Center for Performing Arts. by Steve Cohen When conductor Charles Dutoit abruptly announced he was…
December 29, 1999 opera Ringmaster Ben Levit juggles opera, theater and family and still manages to keep his balance. by Steve Cohen Ben Levit is performing a balancing act. Hes taking time off from his job as artistic director…
September 24October 1, 1998 music|classical Gershwin Crazy A bevy of reissues and retrospectives celebrate Gershwin’s centennial. By Steve Cohen Gershwim, Lose or Draw: George (left) with brother Ira Well, George died at age 38, and here we are celebrating the…
