Missouri-native Frank Kliegel to star in Chorus Line in Cedar Rapids
Frank Kliegel, a Jefferson City native and former Washington University dance major, wins a part in A Chorus Line and will perform at Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre on Sunday and Monday. His sister Marla Hursig, longtime LaSalle High School drama director and Cedar Rapids volunteer, watches proudly as their family supports local theatre history.
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Kliegel Family Ties to Theater Run Deep
The Kliegel siblings from Jefferson City grew up immersed in theater with Frank and Marla pursuing dance and directing roles from high school through community stages. Frank later moved toward Broadway after college, while Marla directed LaSalle productions. the piece hints at looming auditions and steadfast dedication amid the tough path to professional theater.
Rainbow album review fuels hype for Straight Between the Eyes
Rainbow delivers nine heavy metal tracks led by Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover with Joe Lynn Turner on vocals. Highlights include Stone Cold Power and Miss Mistreated with strong guitar work and expansive keyboard textures. Kansas names John Elefante as new lead singer replacing Steve Walsh in a decade long lineup change.
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Roger Glover
Deep Purple
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David Rosenthal
Bob Rondinelli
Turner
Squeeze
Glover
Rondinelli
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KISS
Gene Simmons
Rolling Thunder
Kansas
John Elefante
Steve Walsh
Statlers plan to stay fresh without change
The Statler Brothers adapt to Jimmy Fortune covering for Lew DeWitt amid a reginal enteritis. They aim to stay fresh with tours and records, keep TV involvement limited, and control touring pace and material while Lew recovers and Fortune remains part of the group.
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Five Seasons Center
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Lew DeWitt
Lew
Don Reid
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Brenda Lee still loves entertaining at 37
Brenda Lee, born Brenda Mae Tarpley in 1944, remains a vibrant entertainer amid a long career started at age five. In a Nashville interview she recalls early life, the Elvis era, and Red Foley's pivotal role in launching her. She opens for the Statler Brothers in Cedar Rapids then reflects on family, fame, and safety in show business.
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Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids
Nashville
Elvis Presley
Brenda Mae Tarpley
Charity
Atlanta, Ga
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