Michele Willens
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Why Solo Theater Shows Are Having a Moment
“Your audience must become your partner,” Kathleen Chalfant says
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George Stevens Jr. Looks Back on His Famous Director Dad – and His Own Work in Film (Guest Blog)
“To see John F. Kennedy, in color, walk into a room, was much more memorable than meeting any Hollywood star,” Stevens says
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Women Are Finally Finding a Voice on New York Stages, From ‘Six’ to ‘Suffs’ (Guest Blog)
“I am drawn to untold stories about women and there are so many … that need telling,” Broadway producer Dale Franzen says
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When Harry Met Sidney… Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier’s Relationship Is Ripe for Hollywood Treatment (Guest Blog)
The two 20th-century icons broke barriers in their fields
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‘The Band’s Visit’ Pays a COVID-Delayed Visit to LA as Touring Musicals Hit the Road Again (Guest Blog)
“I really don’t think the size of the theater matters,” producer Orin Wolf says of his intimate 2018 Tony winner playing the 3,400-seat Dolby Theatre
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Grant Woods, John McCain Ally and Arizona Attorney General, Dies at 67
“The thing about Grant that made him so compelling in this moment is there was no fake outrage,” MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi says
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Who to Watch at the US Open? The Women! (Guest Blog)
The female competitors — even minus Serena Williams — will, and should, be what draws audiences, Michele Willens writes
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Meanness Is Having a Moment (Guest Column)
Some public figures relish in being mean, while others are trying to repair their reputations, Michele Willens writes
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Courting Celebs: The Storied History of the Beverly Hills Tennis Club
Jimmy Connors, who honed his game there, Arthur Ashe and many others used the club as their in-town home
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10 Films That Keep the Holocaust Fresh in Our Memories (Guest Blog)
From biopics to documentaries, Hollywood has captured the horrors and heroism of a chapter in history that is at risk of being forgotten
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It’s Time to Critique the Critics (Guest Blog)
Critics, who once wielded significant influence, are now getting a taste of their own, writes Michele Willens
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Palm Springs: Old Hollywood Hangout Has Become a New Escape (Guest Blog)
The pandemic shut down many of Palm Springs’ attractions, but residents remain hopeful, Michele Wilens writes
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How Hollywood’s Best Chronicler Tackled Mike Nichols (Guest Blog)
Mark Harris’ biography of the prolific director’s life is filled with Hollywood history, on-set stories, and gossip
