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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

7

Butler shapes three sets of three for Hair impresario

William Glover reports Michael Butler, head of Michael Butler Associates, outlines a plan to run three sets of three projects—three plays, three films, and three miscellany—while reflecting his interest in astrology and numerology. He notes Hair's Broadway anniversary and global reach with 35 troupes in 22 countries, languages in 14, and 26 million spectators. gross reportedly $65 million plus ancillary album success.

Royal Polo Michael Butler Entrepreneuer Michael Butler Associates, Inc Butler Central Park

Hair successors and space age theater collide in Butler era

The article notes legal battles over Hair and Butler Associates’ productions, citing $257,000 in legal fees and lawsuits by officials. It cites a federal ruling allowing Hair to continue, a 4-4 Supreme Court split, and Butler’s shift to astrological casting and space themed works including Space and 1789.

Butler Boston Entertainment Freedom Supreme Court

Melodrama at Logan College in outdoor production

John A. Logan College students stage an outdoor melodrama Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch at 8:30 p.m. on June 2 and 3 on the Carterville campus with rain dates June 4 and 5. Co-directors are H E Baccus and Gary Kent with a cast including Kris Blankenship and Chris Naegle. Tickets are $1. The article notes Camden New Jersey pen maker Esterbrook's 1858 founding.

John A. Logan Sneaky Fitch Carterville H.E. Baccus Marion Logan Gary Kent Chris Naegle Murphysboro Fitch Kris Blankenship David Cheatham Gary Belcher Carbondale Doc Alex Hopkins Steve Nordmann Sparta Preacher Tom Davenport Crab Orchard Undertaker Debe Taylor Herrin

Ski Team Diet Claims 20 Pound Loss in Two Weeks

An advertisement hawks the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team Diet promising a 20 pound loss in 14 days. It touts a Colorado physician designed plan that preserves energy and avoids starvation, claiming easy use for work travel or home life. Customers are urged to mail $2 to Encinitas California for the program.

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Butler's Next Phase Plans After Hair Encore

Editor notes Michael Butler producer of Hair outlines his future projects and ambitions. The article details his forthcoming plans and multiple ventures in theater and related entertainment, showcasing his continued influence after the hit musical.

Michael Butler

Beltone offers free miniature hearing aid model in Chicago

A Beltone advertisement promises a free non-operating miniature hearing aid model to readers who respond by writing to Beltone Electronics Corp. The device weighs under one ounce, sits at the ear, requires no wires, and carries no cost or obligation. Send request to Dept. 9751, 4201 West Victoria, Chicago, IL 60646.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp Victoria

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