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WATCH: Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel in 'The Producers'

Posted 06.25.2011

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It's one thing to watch a comic genius on the movie screen - but seeing two together is a real treat. Here's one of my all-time favorite pairings -...

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The Powerful Appeal of Opera To Ethnic Communities (VIDEOS)

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011

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George Heymont

In 1964, when a new musical based on the tales of Sholem Aleichem began its pre-Broadway tryout in Detroit, the producers feared the show might be "to...

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The Centennial of Elia Kazan

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Farr

Today marks the centennial of director Elia Kazan's birth, and doubtless Hollywood will soon be giving us souped-up special editions of his finest film work, if they haven't already.

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Obama 2012

Daniel Bruno Sanz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daniel Bruno Sanz

I went to New York to meet Obama the candidate, and in a Soho apartment he told a small group of us that his middle name was Hussein. I thought he was telling a joke.

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Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mike Ragogna

When it was announced that 600 Starbucks outlets were closing, the music business shared the hit: less stores, less counter and display space, less product, less revenue.

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