Beatles Debut On Ed Sullivan Show Stirs Teen Hysteria
Last Sunday Ed Sullivan showcased the Beatles from Liverpool in their U S television debut. The group features John Lennon George Harrison Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr whose charm and haircuts sparked mass mania among American teens and energized the top rated program in Nielsen ratings.
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Sunday in New York movie review at Palace Theater
The film directed by Peter Tewksbury with Norman Krasna's adaptation stars Jane Fonda Rod Taylor Cliff Robertson and Robert Culp. Critics say Fonda is out of tune and the script lacks strength with weak performances despite excellent color photography and music by Peter Nero. The reviewer notes the film is light but falters on tone and engagement.
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Everett Freeman
Peter Tewksbury
Norman Krasna
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Fredric Steinkarmps
Peter Nerosasst
el Dunn
Palace Theater
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Hollywood
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Rod Taylor
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Jo Morrow
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Shakespeare Series Set On WMHT
The Peabody Award winning WMHT series An Age of Kings returns Fridays at 10 p.m. The eight historical plays cover 86 turbulent years from Richard II to Henry VII in a continuous sequence. Robert Hardy portrays Prince Hal to Henry V, with Dr. Frank Baxter providing expert commentary on each program. Produced by BBC, underwriting by Humble Oil and Refining Co, the programs air nationwide on the NET network.
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University of Southern California
Opening dates announced for Stratford American Shakespeare Theater season
The American Shakespeare Theater in Stratford Conn announces opening dates for three productions of its tenth season on the Housatonic River. Hamlet with Lester Rawlins opens June 7 directed by Douglas Seale, Much Ado About Nothing opens June 9, Richard II opens June 14, with previews starting May 30 after a nine week student season beginning March 20.
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Roberta Sisson Directs Town Players Show Boat
Roberta Sisson will direct Jerome Kern's Show Boat for the Town Players season at Berkshire Museum theater. She previously directed The Glass Menagerie and trained the Kiss Me Kate chorus, with six years of vocal study under Mme. Stella de Nemeth. Assisting are Tom Frost and Jean Tichenor. music by George Morrison and Eric Henry. Performances run March 13 to 21 with a family matinee March 15 and student nights March 18-19. tickets via Marilyn Norbis.
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Pittsfield
Movie Timetable at Capitol and Palace Theaters
County timetable on page 20 lists showings for Capitol Lord of the Flies and Wrong Arm of the Law, Palace Sunday in New York and Al in a Night's Work, Union Square The Ceremony and Gun fight at Godge City with multiple daily start times.
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Sinatra's Composers Holly Wood
Mack David and Jerry Livingston, writers of famous tunes, will compose three songs for Frank Sinatra's independent production For Those Who Think Young. The pair crafted La Vie En Rose Candy and Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. The project marks Sinatra's continued venture into producing his own films and music.
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Jerry Livingston
Berkshire Playhouse Drama School Plans Summer Competition
Playhouse in Stockbridge unveils a full length play contest with a cash prize and a 1985 production. author costs covered during rehearsals and staging. Stanley Richards leads a play writing seminar July 13 to 23. his Journey to Bahia debuts in the US the week of July 20. Joan White guides acting classes and directs a student production of a Moliere play set for August 30 matinee at 2:30.
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United States
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Soprano Swoons During Verdi Duet At Covent Garden
American soprano Anna Moffo fainted on stage in Verdi's Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Baritone Peter Glossop finished the duet as doctors treated Moffo who previously collapsed on stage in Venice in 1961.
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