Broadway First Night Lysistrata Flop at Klingon Theater
Review of Broadway debut of Lysistrata at Klingon theater exposes a vulgar adaptation by Michael Cacoyannis with Melina Mercouri, set by Robin Wagner using ladders and platforms. Critics condemn flat direction and overblown production while noting scant wit, poor pacing, and weak performances despite a few bright moments from Miss Lopez and a Pop tunes score by Peter Link.
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Critics Pan Broadway Show as Poorly Written
Jack Gavett of UPI and Douglas Witte of the Daily News, with Chive Barnes, condemn the Broadway production as uneven and failing from start to finish. They single out crude dialogue and weak composition, noting miss Meredith as the likely bright spot but overall calling it among the worst recent shows.
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Margaret Webster Dies at 67 in London Theater Figure
Margaret Webster, noted stage director and influential figure in Shakespearean and opera productions, died in London at 67. Born in New York in 1905, she built a transatlantic career directing Broadway Shakespeare, an early full American staging of Jamiet, and landmark Met productions including Don Carlos and Aida.
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Television's New Maturity Weighs In On Sex Themes
Hollywood columnist Vernon Scott notes a week of bold TV moves with Mary Tyler Moore's late night date, Hal Holbrook's lesbian role, and NBC's The Bold Ones exploring adult themes. The piece contrasts mature storytelling with past shock value, and laments public reaction as television edges toward life’s realities.
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Theater listings mix stage and film showings across venues
A fragmented theater calendar lists multiple venues, titles, and showtimes. Entries include stage productions like You’ll Like My Mother, The Godfather, Funny Girl, Cabaret, and Separate Peace, plus film runs at Paramount and Plaza venues with matinees and late shows.
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