All That He Was 1993

What’s better than roaring laughter and a night at the theater? How about laughing with roaring dinosaurs at the theater! The Habit Comedy is combining every element for a good time now through September 27 at the Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake, as Jurassic Parking Lot makes its colossal return to the Emerald City. Hilariously written by Jeff Schell and David Swidler, with foot-tapping music and top-tier direction by Mark Siano. If you’re looking for a night of suspended reality with the occasional leaf blower in your face, this is the place to be.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Artistic Director Harry Wong III will lead a free six-session Beginning Acting Class beginning September 20 at the HPU Aloha Tower campus, covering acting fundamentals, monologues, scene work, rehearsals and auditions.

Mark Pellington's documentary THIS IS BUZZ chronicles the experimental MTV series that ran for 13 episodes in 1990 and was hosted by RuPaul. The film will screen at theaters across North America with Pellington appearing in person.

There is no doubt that Östgötateatern’s production of *Mrs. Doubtfire* will be loved just as much as the movie. Funny, heartwarming, and touching. A wonderful family musical. As the curtain falls, I have a happy tear in the corner of my eye and a big smile on my face.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

Pete Fij, formerly of Adorable, has released the single and video for "Wake Up Honey," the latest preview of his upcoming album Up's The New Down via Tip Top Records.

Attention poppets! Mrs Doubtfire has arrived on tour and she's ready to charm households all over the country. Whether you grew up with the beloved 1993 movie starring Robin Williams, or you're brand new to the world of this super nanny, you're sure to find plenty to love in this exuberant and delightfully chaotic production. 

Metrograph will present an 11-film retrospective of director Tsui Hark, featuring a newly restored version of his 1980 film DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE alongside titles from across his career.

THEE SINSEERS released the fourth single from their upcoming sophomore album LOVE STORIES, arriving via Colemine Records with a fall/winter tour to follow.

DJ Scott E. Stringer, known as DJ FOUR FORTY, curates virtual nightclub streams for GAYBARCHIVES, recreating the sound of legendary LGBTQ+ venues including STUDIO ONE and THE SAINT.

THEE SINSEERS will release the single THERE SHE GOES, the fourth track from the band's upcoming sophomore album LOVE STORIES via Colemine Records.

Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn will star in Mozart's Don Giovanni, directed by Robert Falls and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, launching Lyric Opera of Chicago's new season.

An AI-recreated documentary featuring a 1971 Billy Joel radio interview will open the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival in Stony Brook, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Warren Haynes has released an orchestral live version of the GOV'T MULE track “Thorazine Shuffle,” arranged by John Medeski, ahead of his upcoming album DREAMS & SONGS: A SYMPHONIC JOURNEY.

Ensemble for These Times selected 13 composers for its third Call for Scores for Solo Piano, with works to be performed by pianist Dale Tsang in San Francisco and Berkeley.

Bar/None Records will reissue Reseda Spleen, the 1996 debut from L.A. psych-pop act Ventilator, led by former Permanent Green Light guitarist Matt Devine, on vinyl, digital and streaming platforms.

Cape Ann Symphony has appointed Colleen DeBeasi, Joanne Hamel and Kathleen Piaggesi to its Board of Directors as the Gloucester-based orchestra begins its Diamond-Anniversary season.

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Craft Latino will reissue Héctor Lavoe's 1981 self-produced album ¡Que Sentimiento! on 180-gram vinyl, marking its first return to print in 45 years with new AAA mastering.

John Sullivan's rock band Sullyman The Third released Condo Florida, a concept album on South Tenth Records inspired by the Eagles' Hotel California.

The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

Regina is probably one of the hardest vocal tracks that I've been dealt. Just making sure: as an actor/performer, my instrument is part of my body, so preparing physically. I've been really, really diligent with both by this, it's so lame, but my workouts, my supplement regimen, my hydration, just making sure that I can give a consistent performance every night and do that while also in stilettos.

GALA will present the world premiere of GARBO: The Actor Who Saved the World, a drama about a double agent who misled the Nazis during World War II, written by Gustavo Ott.

Rising star Jake Speer will take on the title role of in the Australian tour of MRS.DOUBTFIRE, the feelgood comedy musical based on the beloved film starring Robin Williams.