The Beggar's Opera revival flops on Broadway stage
AP critic William Glover reports the 1972 off Broadway revival at McAlpin Rooftop Theater fails due to mediocre performances and uneven direction. The cast includes Timothy Jerome as MacTheath and Kathleen Widiloes as Polly Peacham with music credited as newly realized by Ryan Edwards.
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Beggar's Opera Revival Receives Mixed Critical Notes
The Chelsea Theater's experimental Beggar's Opera revival draws praise for artistry and music while critics fault the production's execution and reliance on cultish charm. Mel Gussow notes wit remains strong, Douglas Watt commends tunes and voices, and Betty Tallin remarks on its blend of charity and vulgarity.
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Coretta King backs McGovern over Osholm in race
Coretta King, widow of Martin Luther King Jr, said she backs Senator George McGovern for president, calling it unrealistic to back Rep Shirley Chisholm, the only Black and only woman in the contest. She spoke to Oakland Black community leaders in California.
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Hollywood stars in California primary campaign use
Hollywood figures pivot to politics as CA voters head to the June 6 primary. McGovern backers cite Warren Beatty and others staging star-studded events to boost turnout, while Humphrey supporters note stars draw crowds in campaigns. Nixon faces weaker star-backed effort, but committees draw 135 celebrity names for fundraising and appearances.
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Nixon
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Agnew Sees Space Pact Boosting Safety And Cooperation
Vice President Agnew says the new U S Soviet space pact adds safety by enabling assistance in emergencies and outlines mutual help if a astronaut rescue becomes necessary. Nixon announced a 1975 docking test plan with Apollo and Soyuz, while honoring Apollo 14 crews and Gilruth, with notes on lunar rover and rocks.
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Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
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Frontier Subsidy Increase Timely Aid for Frontier
Washington AP Sen Cliff Hansen says the Civil Aeronautics Board boosted Frontier Afrines annual subsidy by 3 million to 12.781 million total retroactive to July 1 1971, to prevent service deterioration in Wyoming and nearby Rocky Mountain states. He notes Frontier sought up to 16 million and expects improved service.
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