Steve Martin Turns from Screen to Stage in Underpants
Celebrity brief notes Steve Martin, famed from the 70s onward, now writes and adapts plays. His new work reworks Carl Sternheim’s 1911 farce Underpants with a contemporary theme praising Martin’s blend of broad vaudeville and sophisticated humor, per director Peter Hackett.
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Instant Celebrity Theme in Steve Martin Comedy at Cleveland Playhouse
The Drury Theater presents Steve Martin's Underpants at Cleveland Playhouse, 8500 Evelid Ave, Cleveland. Performances run now through March 28 with varying times. Tickets $40 to $47.50. call (216) 795-7000 ext. 4 for info.
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Dear Abby columns on brushing, fears, and postpartum blues
A reader asks how to urge dental patients to brush before visits. Abby suggests offering a toothbrush on arrival and asking if they had a chance to brush. Other letters cover a child’s night terror about break-ins, postpartum mood issues, and a flying fear anecdote, with Abby urging medical evaluation when needed.
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Explaining a Grandfather Who Won't Be Seen
Elizabeth offers a compassionate approach to explaining to young children that their paternal grandfather exists but cannot be talked to. She suggests using simple, factual language, showing family photos, naming the grandfather, and sharing a benign memory while explaining illness and absence. She urges honesty, a straightforward tone, and possible reconciliation when appropriate.
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