Tag Archives: Broadway

More Art Imitating Life: Richard Burton/Charlemagne

Posted on March 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Camelot (1960/1980) I once had a psychic flash that Charlemagne was Europe’s King Arthur. That was four-and-a-half years ago. I never went further with it, until just now, while researching Richard Burton’s past lives. This is another example of life … Continue reading →

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In the End, He Chose the “Honourable” Way Out

Posted on July 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Alexander Hamilton Shot (July 11, 1804) There’s a night’s-long story behind today’s post, so bear with me while I explain. I had an image, while I was falling asleep, of an change in political fortune over the space of a … Continue reading →

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She May Be More Than Just the New Annie

Posted on December 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Celina Smith (May 12, 2008?) OK. This is one for the books. There is a decided lack of birth information for this young lady. That may have been by design because the role she played last night in Annie Live! … Continue reading →

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Death of the American Dream:

Posted on April 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Death of a Salesman (February 10, 1949) I remember studying this play in high school. Even then, it seemed very old-fashioned. Set in the 1940’s, it chronicles the decline and fall of one man, Willy Loman, as he looks back … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Prince of Players Died Today

Posted on February 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Christopher Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) It took a long time before his quality performances were recognized by an industry who prefers youth over experience, beauty over substance. But in the end Christopher Plummer was seen as … Continue reading →

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Her Barbed Wit was Fueled by Emotional Pain

Posted on December 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) We’ve all read her work, and probably laughed at her witticisms, but do we really know what was going on with her? Dorothy Parker was a writer without equal, but never … Continue reading →

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To Dream the Impossible Dream

Posted on December 18, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Man of La Mancha Yes, I had a dream last night that featured the cartoon drawing of Don Quixote, as shown on this image, above. It was totally unexpected, so I took note, as you do. The use of the … Continue reading →

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