Today in women’s history: Musical theater diva Julia Migenes is born
Julia Migenes, the American mezzo-soprano working primarily in musical theater repertoire, was born on this date.
Seventy years since the end of WWII: "A Generation"
The struggle of Polish people after the invasion of Nazi Germany is portrayed well in this 1955 film.
"The Americans": new episode tackles religion
God splashes into the storyline of "Born Again" in a big way, dragging along several major characters in His wake.
Today in women’s history: "A Raisin in the Sun" opens in 1959
The Lorraine Hansberry drama "A Raisin in the Sun" opened at New York City's Ethel Barrymore Theater on March 11, 1959.
Rossini's super cuts: The Barber of Seville in review
L.A. Opera's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville is one of those things that can make you feel glad to be alive
NYU exhibit highlights Communist role in American music
A new exhibit highlights the CPUSA's role in the renaissance of folk music and U.S. popular music in general during the 30s and beyond.
"Fugue": Tell Tchaikovsky the news - sexual atonality
It was with great interest that I attended the world premiere of the cleverly titled "Fugue."
"Shadows of Liberty": Corporations rule information sources, says documentary
KNON radio presented the documentary film "Shadows of Liberty" and a lively panel discussion at the historic Texas Theater on Mar. 2.
The stakes are high in third season of "The Americans"
In the latest episode we learn about the deadly craft of spying as it plays out in these damaged souls' lives. Targets, assets, friends, lovers, rivals.
"Hitler's Rival": Book shines spotlight on Ernst Thalmann
While this book isn't a history of Nazi Germany or of the GDR, it does provide a historical glimpse into both societies.
