Broadway Show Locations
The city of New York has a lot to offer its inhabitants and its millions of visitors. The city that never sleeps has beautiful sites like Staten Island, and Central Park, where New Yorkers and visitors can go to unwind and get away from the bustling city life. Apart from the sites, New York also boasts world-class entertainment that you can watch in various venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the most notable of all, Broadway. It is on Broadway where you can watch the best musicals, plays and theater acts that appeal to every audience.A walk through Broadway can lead you to various theaters where you can watch famous plays like the Lion King or the Phantom of the Opera. Given...
"Podcasting" is one of the newest and most popular marketing formats that have taken a strong foothold on the internet over the last several months. The word "podcasting" is actually a derivative of Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting". It actually refers to the ability of RSS 2.0 to automatically deliver audio and video files over the internet by subscription.Often times, podcasts are actually delivered via MP3 files that can be played from an iPod, a MP3 player, or a home computer. You can learn more about this technology here: a couple months ago, I had done a telephone interview. All of the people listening to the show dialed up into a remotely hosted phone bank to listen to...
River Cruises Can be Such a Rich Experience
River Cruises Can be Such a Rich Experience River Cruises- Discovering Europe, Russia, China, Americaby Colin Hartness - Exploring Europe can be such a unique experience with a River Cruise. You just unpack once on this floating hotel and there you go cruising with river cruises over magnificent castles, significant towns and cities, appealing villages and lavish vineyards. It has become increasingly popular nowadays to sail through the grand rivers of Europe especially with the wide selection of vessels available. All the vessels are beautifully furnished, displaying attractive art objects with public areas reflecting the atmosphere around each region you cruise. It is the most pleasurable...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
"The Tree" An Urbane Opera Will Melt...
"The Tree" an urbane opera, is the Los Angeles Theatre Center's last and final production before being transformed into The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture and The Latino Theatre. We are grateful for this transformation, to see the loss of a theater is a punch in the gut to theater lovers. It is wonderful to know that the Latino Arts Community is stepping forward to offer such a rich history to explore and a renewed arts life shall emerge."The Tree" is a fantastically worthy farewell to this glorious but neglected theater house. "The Tree" is overall a magnificent production, with just a couple of suggestions here and there that prevent me from a total gush. Don't let the word "opera...
Flamenco,The Heart and Soul of Andalucia
Flamenco, more commonly termed Sevilliana in Andalucia where it originated, is a Spanish art form par excellence.It incorporates three levels of expression, cante, the song, baile, the dance and guitarra, guitar playing. The gypsies of Spain lay claim to its' creation and certainly they did, and still do, play an important part but it is easy to see other influences as well. For instance the popular songs and dances of Andaluica and of course seven centuries of Muslim occupation which could not pass without leaving lasting traces in many walks of life, not least the development of Flamenco. More recently of course one can see the influence of jazz, salsa and bosa nova.It is generally...
Who Is Little Lotte? Discovering the Mystery...
One of the more inexplicable details in the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera consists of Christine confessing to her friend Meg that when she and Raoul were children, he nicknamed her Little Lotte. Lotte was a common diminutive nickname for Charlotte, not Christine. It seems that the dialogue was added simply to explain to the audience why they then sing a duet about Little Lotte.So why does Andrew Lloyd Webber have a duet about Little Lotte in his musical, then? Simple. It's in the original story by Gaston Leroux.Now we get to the crux of the issue. In the 1980's, when Phantom first debuted, no one knew who Little Lotte was. The offhand reference in the lyrics made no sense to most theatre...
Flamenco, more commonly termed Sevilliana in Andalucia where it originated, is a Spanish art form par excellence.It incorporates three levels of expression, cante, the song, baile, the dance and guitarra, guitar playing. The gypsies of Spain lay claim to its' creation and certainly they did, and still do, play an important part but it is easy to see other influences as well. For instance the popular songs and dances of Andaluica and of course seven centuries of Muslim occupation which could not pass without leaving lasting traces in many walks of life, not least the development of Flamenco. More recently of course one can see the influence of jazz, salsa and bosa nova.It is generally...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
International Music Convention, Helsinki Film...
At the September 3 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, producer/writer Julie Marsh and author/screenwriter Steven-Elliot Altman discuss how writers can succeed in books, film, TV, comics, and other media. For the 9th Annual Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, over 450 films from 28 different countries will be presented at ArcLight Cinemas, from September 6-12. This year, Grammys On The Hill honorees include Gloria Estefan, the Honorable Lamar Alexander (R-TN), the Honorable Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and the music department of Danville High School of Arkansas, when the program including reception and silent auction is presented September 7 in Washington, DC. A Jazz Hall of Fame Induction...
Pop- Music Uncorked!
Pop music is a genre of popular music notable from classical or art music and from folk music. The term indicates specific stylistic qualities, but the genre also includes elements of rock, hip-hop, dance, and country, making it a flexible musical form. The definition of pop music is purposefully flexible as the music that is identified as pop is constantly changing.The expression pop music may also be used to refer to particular subgenres (within the pop music genre) that are referred to as soft rock and pop/rock. The pop music genre also often involves mass marketing and consumer-driven efforts by major record companies and music labels, which makes it an often-scorned genre by non-mainstream...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Website Tips For Artists Selling Their Art Online
If you plan to sell your art online with your own unique website, my advice is simple: Be Different! There are hundreds of artist websites online today that are all making the same mistakes.The first problem I would like to note, is the use of long multimedia presentations that artists are incorporating into their websites. I don't think there is anything more frustrating then arriving at a website and waiting for this huge multimedia presentation to download and play. The artist may think it's cool or adds something to their work, but in all actuality, it only frustrates impatient surfers. Not all Internet users have super fast cable or DSL connections. Many are still using dial up modems and if...
Business Advantages - Working From Home
It was generally accepted that one had to be in an office to work efficiently, probably until the late 1960s-early 1970s when people began to question the old methods and new trends began. Why was this? In my opinion, it was a general level of questioning things throughout society, not just the workplace but the establishment across the board, eg. fashion,music,films,etc all questioned the old practises and looked for a way to change them to their advantage this brought good points and bad, indeed some believe it contributed to a lowering ofstandards,whilst others felt it brought liberation. It was into this climate that the punk-rock movement was born, for example. However, no matter what one feels...
Have you ever wondered how you can adapt your screenplay or novel into a stage play? Do you have a story that you yearn to see on stage? Or, maybe you're an actor frustrated by the barrage of fruitless auditions and dream of performing before a live audience. If so, writing and producing your own stage play just may be the ticket to turbo charging your career.Despite urban mythology, Theatre is an art form for the masses, not some stuffy reprieve for the elite. It can be produced by anyone, anywhere and delivered directly to the audience without the meddling of middlemen. Anyone can produce theatre, I did it and so can you.Taking The PlungeAre you ready to step out of your rut? There are five easy...
Television and the Net - Growing Together, Not...
The old fashioned wall posters that featured TV and movie stars along with rock bands and that highlighted generations of teen-age bedrooms have been overshadowed, if not replaced, by fan sites on the Internet. There are untold tens (hundreds?) of thousands of them, ranging from amateur idol worship to sophisticated collections of information, photos and often video clips of the person, or shows being lionized.For the most part, fan sites can upload photos and small clips from films under the "fair use" policy. Generally speaking, fair use is a court-defined copyright principle based on the belief that the public is entitled to freely use portions of copyrighted materials for purposes of commentary...
Making a Living From Your Music, Part One
In this two-part series, we will briefly discuss eight ways you can further your professional goals and make a solid living as a musician. Although there are thousands of different ways to break into the music business, what we've compiled here are some of the habits most successful professional musicians share when pursuing their goal of making a living from their music.Realize Your Fans Are Your BusinessWhenever someone expresses interest in your music, instead of just talking to them like a friend, ask them the same questions you'd ask an A&R Rep if you had them right in front of you. Why? Because news travels fast in the indie music scene, and it's usually by word of mouth. Most localities who...
28 Offline Publicity Ideas
There are a number of inexpensive, or even free, ways to promote your business, organization, ministry or group, both online and off. In no particular order, and by no means conclusive, this list will hopefully help you put your little gray cells to work and serve as a springboard for your own brainstorming session.1. Write, or find a writer, to create an original skit to tell who you are, what your purpose is, or anything else you wish to convey. This can be as simple or elaborate as you choose.2. Create original posters/flyers and put them everywhere. Simple, one-page flyers can be created with any professional wordprocessing software and can be placed on car windshields, tacked to bulletin boards...
With advancing technology of computers and the internet more and more people self employed and setting up businesses from home. If your business is lucky enough to be growing rapidly you may have trouble keeping a track of all your finances. The best way forward would be to look at buying some accounting software. This will make managing your accounts and finances a lot easier and will save lots of time. Choosing the right accounting software is very important to each individual business. The trouble with this is the amount of available software on the market. They range in price and the more expensive are not necessarily the more effective or user friendly. To find the very best software you need...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Top Ten Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding
You and the one you love are dreaming of an enchanted getaway, to do nothing less than tie the knot. Why should anyone want to go away, you say? Check out these reasons for taking a sandy route to the altar with a destination wedding.1. Nearly stress-free planning!Getting married is quite a big step, so we don't ever want to say any wedding is completely and totally stress free. But, not having to worry about the seating chart, or who's going to be the best man could take a lot of worry out of your Big Day.2. Slim to none chance of inter-family fightsEspecially if you invite them along. It's vacation time for everyone!3. It's usually cheaperThere are all-inclusive packages that feature both your...
X Factor 3 Preview - The Unconventionals
The Unconventionals Manager - Louis Walsh The Unconventionals, who had been together for just two months prior to auditioning for the X Factor, impressed the judges during their qualification to the final 12 but fell apart spectacularly on the first live show. Gone were melodious harmonies that had seen them through to the finals and instead the audience were exposed to a horrendous rendition of 'Dancing in the Street' which saw the group eliminated at the first time of asking. The Unconventionals are as follows: Nicola Dawn is 33 years old, from Cheshire and works in promotions. She lives with boyfriend and fellow Unconventional Tom Newman. Nicola has sang for 20 years and has appeared in numerous...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Flamenco,The Heart and Soul of Andalucia
Flamenco, more commonly termed Sevilliana in Andalucia where it originated, is a Spanish art form par excellence.It incorporates three levels of expression, cante, the song, baile, the dance and guitarra, guitar playing. The gypsies of Spain lay claim to its' creation and certainly they did, and still do, play an important part but it is easy to see other influences as well. For instance the popular songs and dances of Andaluica and of course seven centuries of Muslim occupation which could not pass without leaving lasting traces in many walks of life, not least the development of Flamenco. More recently of course one can see the influence of jazz, salsa and bosa nova.It is generally...
Tattoos and Body Art on Hollywood Celebrities
Celebrity tattoos are becoming more and more visible and socially acceptable in mainstream pop culture these days. Angelina Jolie recently voted most sexy woman has plenty of tattoos and is probably the most famous and desirable celebrity with tattoos in Hollywood. Her tattoos to date consist of tribal dragons, a Thai tiger, and various Latin sayings across her shoulders and arms.This surge in popularity of celebrity tattoos began in the 1960s. Lyle Tuttle the forefather of American tattooing tattooed Janis Joplin. Time was when tattoos were the preserve of those on the fringes of society but now it is not uncommon to see celebrity tattoos. Even super models such as Kate Moss and Sarah O'Hare strut...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
The Wheeler Opera House has been an integral part of Aspen nightlife, history, and culture since 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and the Conried Company presented The King's Fool. While the building started out as an Opera House, it was only used for town meetings and such by 1893, when the silver mines had played out. The Wheeler Opera House remained open until 1912 when it was gutted by not one, but two fires in one week! The Opera House did not open again until June of 1946 when it was leased by the Aspen Company. The total restoration went on until 1960. Between the years of 1912 and 1946 the Wheeler Opera House remained empty, and it was used as a playground by the local...
Musical Guide - A Well Rounded Education
In this article we're going to try to give an idea of what shows to go see if you want to get as broad a musical theater background as possible.To just say you're going to see a musical is not only less than adequate but it's inaccurate at best. The truth is, a musical is not just a musical. Just like in television and movies there are different types of shows, dramas, comedies, mysteries, science fictions, and a number of other genres, so it is the same in musical theater. So if you're looking to get a well rounded education and see the best of the best in each genre, what follows is a list, if not totally comprehensive at least representative, of the kinds of musical plays that are a must see...
It's a safe bet that, since the arrival of cognitive human beings on this earth, music has, in some form had a significant effect on their lives. The first sounds, other than speech, were probably produced by hitting something; wood, stone or hide; and ancient peoples must have appreciated the sounds of the world around them; of water, weather and animals; and were the sounds of a rippling stream or a gushing waterfall music to their ears? And when they stood at the seashore did the crashing waves and the suck of the tides move them in some way?There is something deep within our psyche, which reacts and 'remembers' music. It is more than probable that sounds relating to music and rhythm came long...
Crib: The Most Essential Piece Of Baby Furniture
The crib is the most important piece of baby furniture. It should be chosen carefully because not only it's the most essential piece of furniture; it's the most expensive too. The crib that you are buying should be convenient and durable. It addition to that it should also fit your budget.Many types of cribs are available in the market. Purchase a Jenny Lind crib if you want the crib to have an antique look. The crib is named after Jenny Lind who was a famous opera singer and was also known as the Swedish Nightingale. Many products are named after her. This crib was named after her because she slept in bed with turned legs. Jenny Lind cribs come in different styles and you have a huge variety of...
The Little Palm Family Theatre on Florida's...
Situated between West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach, Boca Raton is one of South Florida's most beautiful towns. Among its past and present residents are Iron Maiden drummer, Nicko McBrain, and prolific tennis player Andy Roddick. Despite being home to just 20,000 people, its recent historical and political importance is certainly notable: it was the site of the first anthrax attack in the USA in 2001, and is also a famous liberal stronghold, with over 60% of its votes polled for John Kerry in 2004. However, hidden underneath all of this is the Little Palm Family Theatre, a wonderful and widely applauded community theatre which is completely run by volunteers.The idea underlying the community theatre...
Rock music, where did it all begin? Believe it or not a black man who played black music, originally founded rock music in the mid 50s, this man was Chuck Berry. Rock music became popular almost over night, and was accepted with open arms by the younger generations. This was largely due to younger generations who were excited by the thought of having music that expressed their rebellious streak and their desires to promote anti-conformism.This style of music is a far cry from the modern rock music of today that has evolved over the decades and branched out into a multitude of different genres and sub-genres to create music that is more a way of life than entertainment. However, the still prominent...
So you're school has decided to do a musical. Musicals can be very exciting and rewarding experiences for both staff and student alike. It's a great way to teach the arts to students, and to bring together visual arts, music, drama and dance in a unique way. The success of a high school musical will depend mainly on your good planning of the event. You need to start early. The following is a musical timeline for putting a typical high school musical together: (Months/Weeks/Days Before Show): 12 Months: -Create production team (producer, stage manager musical director) -Contact rental company. -Estimate of price. -Hire a director; negotiate price. -Meet with school admin. -Obtain performance venue. 6...
Finding Quality Pictures of Dinosaurs
I have two children which even though are similar in age, are completely different when it comes to their areas of interest. My daughter who is in her teens is interested in fashion, guys, and dates. But her primary hobby is talking on the phone; she is doing it all the time. My son is ten years old and all he cares about are toys and things that crawl, smell and make funny noises. Not to mention that his favourite activity is trying to make my daughter's life a living hell.This is why I got very surprised when one day both of them said they wanted to make a class project with pictures of dinosaurs. I could have expected such an idea popping up in my son's head, but I was surprised that my daughter...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Josh Groban Tickets - See An Emerging Star Live
Josh Groban tickets are available, and although he may be new to the scene, Groban is already beginning to shine as brightly as any musician currently recording. Groban is known for music that's mature beyond his years, and his classical baritone style is capturing the hearts and ears of millions of fans. A look at Groban's life will help explain how his style and status came to be. Early Life Joshua Winslow Groban was born on February 27, 1981 in Los Angeles. He was seen as a musical prodigy from an early age, and dedicated a large part of his life to the study of musical arts. Groban fell in love with singing immediately, and made his performance debut in the seventh grade. However, his love for...
How to Sing the Song of the Unsung Heroes on...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Music Store-Could I Get An Album Download With...
How long has it been since you visited a music store? That question used to have a fairly straightforward answer, but not anymore. Although a traditional music store can be found by looking in your local yellow pages, the term today has at least 3 different meanings...
Who Is Little Lotte? Discovering the Mystery...
One of the more inexplicable details in the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera consists of Christine confessing to her friend Meg that when she and Raoul were children, he nicknamed her Little Lotte. Lotte was a common diminutive nickname for Charlotte, not Christine. It seems that the dialogue was added simply to explain to the audience why they then sing a duet about Little Lotte.So why does Andrew Lloyd Webber have a duet about Little Lotte in his musical, then? Simple. It's in the original story by Gaston Leroux.Now we get to the crux of the issue. In the 1980's, when Phantom first debuted, no one knew who Little Lotte was. The offhand reference in the lyrics made no sense to most theatre...
A Malaga city overview would not be complete without exploring the rich history surrounding the region. There is also much to do within Malaga and all along the Costa del Sol. Tourists will not be disappointed in the museums, nightlife, shopping or any of the hotels and accommodations. It is truly a vacationer's paradise in every sense of the word. A Bit of History Malaga city, once occupied by the Moors grew into one of the Iberian Peninsula's centre of trade. As a result, fortresses were erected that still stand as monuments of its historical triumph over invasion after it was conquered b Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487. However, because of its earlier occupation by the Romans, Greeks and...
Comic Strips and Their Vast Popularity!
Comic strips are almost as popular as comic books in some circles. So I would be remiss if I didn't compile an article about them. Strips have ended up in a multitude of newspapers and other media all over the world. Most people who read the Sunday paper can't pass up the comic section. I know I sure can't.Comic strips are short strips or pieces of sequential art, telling a story. They are drawn by cartoonists and are published on a recurring basis in newspapers, magazines or on the Internet.Strips can be humorous like Beetle Bailey, Hi & Lois, or Hagar the Horrible, with no continuous story but ends with a typical punch line. Or they can have a soap opera like continuity (like Judge...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Who Is Little Lotte? Discovering the Mystery...
One of the more inexplicable details in the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera consists of Christine confessing to her friend Meg that when she and Raoul were children, he nicknamed her Little Lotte. Lotte was a common diminutive nickname for Charlotte, not Christine. It seems that the dialogue was added simply to explain to the audience why they then sing a duet about Little Lotte.So why does Andrew Lloyd Webber have a duet about Little Lotte in his musical, then? Simple. It's in the original story by Gaston Leroux.Now we get to the crux of the issue. In the 1980's, when Phantom first debuted, no one knew who Little Lotte was. The offhand reference in the lyrics made no sense to most theatre...
This article is for you if you're a behind-the-scenes kind of person - the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn't get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the complaint letters for the president or CEO; the at-home mother who makes sure the concert pianist practices; the deputy chief whose job description is doing all the things the chief doesn't like to do or can't do; or the paralegal who prepares all the pleadings, knows all the codes, and does all the licking and stamping.Temistocle Solear, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Henri Meilhac, Jules Barbier, Michael Carre, Guiseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Renato Semoni, and...
Pegasus Opera II is the best accounting software on the market. Why? Well for one it is one of the leading providers for financial management. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses. Obviously choosing the right type of accounting software can make a huge impact on any business. And also choosing the wrong software can have devastating effects on your business. Pegasus is the fastest selling accounting systems in the UK, within a couple of years it had reached over 20,000 users. Obviously if you purchase accounting software only to find out it doesn't offer what you need for your particular business this can be quite disastrous. You may notice a few months down the line as your...
The Phantom Of The Opera (Movie Review)
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, The Phantom Of The Opera was one of the most talked about movies of 2004. Taking the smash commercial success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage production to the big screen is no easy task, but long-time Hollywood director Joel Schumacher is more than able to get the job done. He takes an otherwise poorly written screenplay (minus the awe of a live performance no less) and manages to thrill the audience with the visual aspects of a film chiefly intended to rehash a successful stage musical...
The Twenty Seven Nakshatras of Hindu...
While the Indian Star System or Hindu Nakshatra system is a scientifically designed one, some doubt whether the 27 nakshatras physically exist in the sky. They do exist. For the benefit of the western readers, the 27 nakshatras and western equivalents is given below...
Large Posters: an adaptable medium of...
The new film that was released last week would have completely escaped my attention had it not been for the large posters that were promoting the film in the various shopping malls. It was just one of those instances that got me thinking about the importance of promotional and advertising medium even in our day to day lives. In this age of information and technology, while the advertisers and marketers are vying for the consumer attention through various medium of communication, the consumer is eager for information as well. In every aspect of our lives, be it on the domestic, personal or even official front, information is the key to successful living. Awareness about the world around us is crucial...
The Phantom Of The Opera (Movie Review)
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, The Phantom Of The Opera was one of the most talked about movies of 2004. Taking the smash commercial success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage production to the big screen is no easy task, but long-time Hollywood director Joel Schumacher is more than able to get the job done. He takes an otherwise poorly written screenplay (minus the awe of a live performance no less) and manages to thrill the audience with the visual aspects of a film chiefly intended to rehash a successful stage musical...
How to Remove DRM from WMA - Is It Legal and...
Technically, it's illegal to remove DRM from WMA protected music. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is part of the music industry's effort to curb piracy. There are legitimate reasons for removing it, but first understand DRM can not be removed from file sharing network downloads. Most tracks can be legally copied 3 to 5 times, and this has been exceeded long before they appear on a peer-to-peer network. You must have either purchased the music or have unrestricted free music downloads.There is no easy way to remove DRM, but it can be removed with some effort and know-how. The best advice is to only download music in the format you need, and that you have the right to copy to an mp3 player, CD or...