theater

Clever Marketing Pushes a Musical to the Big Time

Laura Palotie — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:02:49 -0400

'Fierce' Viewership

Laura Palotie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:25:02 -0400

If you see one Broadway show this year...

Laura Palotie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:21:09 -0400

Roundabout Theatre Company, New York's largest nonprofit theater initiative, is to be commended for keeping Disney-laden Broadway interesting in recent years. Although its latest revival, Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George, hasn't created quite as much large-scale buzz as Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, this stunning production should be a must-see before it closes in June.

Bio and Interests: Cathy Colliver

Cathy Colliver — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:13:15 -0400

I have worked at Actors
Theatre of Louisville for 5 years. My marketing experience includes strategy,
audience development, database marketing, web and e-marketing and sales
analysis.

Previously, I interned at Actors Theatre (marketing and public
relations), Trinity Repertory Company (communications), Arena Stage (media
relations) and New WORLD Theater (production).

New Documentaries Draw Attention to Autism

Laura Palotie — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:46:45 -0400

At their most thought-provoking, works of art can provide a welcome news hook for resurfacing otherwise overlooked societal issues . Such is the case with two recent autism-related documentaries that delve into thedaily lives of affected children and their families. With their releases tied to the soon-to be commencing Autism Awareness Month, these films are generating notable media buzz.

Behold the Power of the Elusive Critic

Laura Palotie — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:21:28 -0400

As more and more indie films enter production, less of them have a chance of being reviewed, writes Gregg Goldstein in today's Hollywood Reporter. There simply aren't enough critics to do the job.

Time to Skip Down the Yellow Brick Road

Laura Palotie — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:08:20 -0400

A recession might be inevitable,
but for the gilded film industry, this slump in the nation's psyche
might be good for business.

Culture Nuggets

Laura Palotie — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:16:27 -0400

I break down the week's cultural happenings for those of you whose scan through the morning paper stops on the cover of the arts section.