Woody Allen to direct Los Angeles opera: 'I have no idea what I'm doing' Woody Allen, directing an opera? In Los Angeles? It will happen in September 2008, according to Placido Domingo, general director of the Los Angeles Opera.
Canadian director's controversial Candide proceeds to La Scala stage An edited version of Robert Carsen's headline-grabbing production of the opera Candide is set to debut on La Scala's stage in Milan — but the cuts don't include the infamous underwear dancing scene, the Canadian director said Wednesday. Lord of the Rings musical gets mixed reviews in London The Lord of the Rings musical, the most expensive production in West End history, opened to mixed reviews, with some critics praising it as brilliant and others calling it corny and "a thumping great flop." Scorched best play at Toronto's Dora awards Scorched was named outstanding play and We Will Rock You outstanding musical at the 28th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
No Price is Right for Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell has changed her mind about filling Bob Barker's shoes on The Price is Right. The National Ballet of Canada dancer who completed a competitive performance despite a serious injury to her partner has been rewarded with a promotion by the Toronto-based company. Bill Richardson to host CBC Radio Two weekend shows Bill Richardson, the popular host of Richardson's Roundup and Canada Reads, will become host of CBC Radio Two's flagship classical performance show.
National museums group to administer $5M summer-hiring fund from Heritage Department The federal Heritage department has announced a funding initiative designed to help small and medium-sized museums across the country to hire summer student workers.
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