ON HAL HOLBROOK'S 100TH BIRTHDAY
February 18, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
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ON KIM STANLEY'S 100th BIRTHDAY
February 11, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
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TINKLE TINKLE . . . "URINETOWN" IS BACK IN TOWN
February 10, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
GEORGE S!
January 23, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
THE ART OF CARY GRANT
Born 121 years ago today, Cary Grant is far from a forgotten figure. His excellent work as an actor could easily have faded from popular culture like many film stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age , but in Grant’s case, his effortless style has proved timeless. He was also a far better actor than he was given credit for because he made it all look so damn easy. He left behind an extraordinary legacy, especially when you consider he only spent thirty-four years in the movie business.
Ron Fassler
"70, GIRLS, 70": A JOYOUSLY IMPERFECT MUSICAL
January 7, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Ron Fassler
“OOH, OOH, WILDCAT!”
January 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT "JIMMY" (whether you care or not)
December 28, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
ROBERT MORSE AS TRU: A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
December 25, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Ron Fassler
"THE MUSIC MAN" IS 67 TODAY
Same age as me, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is sixty-seven. My birthday is in March but every December 19th, I feel the need to acknowledge the opening night of what is my favorite musical. It's by no means the greatest musical ever written, but it is my favorite. Let me count the ways.
Ron Fassler
DIFFERENT "COLORED LIGHTS"
November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Ron Fassler
DYING IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD
November 18, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Ron Fassler
"AUGUST" HEAT
November 8, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
A STIRRING "RAGTIME" FOR OUR TROUBLED TIMES
November 4, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
"WHAT! YOU HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN 'MAN OF LA MANCHA' ONCE?"
October 29, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
FLAMING AGNES
October 24, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
THICK AS "THIEVES"
October 16, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Ron Fassler
FEEL THE STURM AND DRANG IN THE AIR: WHEN "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" WENT SUPER-SIZE
October 9, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
THERE’S A GIANT IN THE SKY
September 10, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler
NIXON QUITS!
August 9, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Ron Fassler