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Obituaries

Herbert Ross, 74, Director-Choreographer; Gloria Foster, 64, Actress

A Peek Behind Closed Doors

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Off the Bookshelf: Memorable Memoirs of Musical Theatre

Stardom has a shelf life, especially when it comes to theatre artists. The careers of stage headliners like Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, and Robert Preston may still be celebrated, thanks to fans' memories and to career artifacts they've left behind: memoirs, cast albums, a few filmed performances. But what ...

Tape

The tale of this "Tape" seems simple enough -- some people never forget, while others choose not to remember.

Counsellor-at-Law

In 1931, when labor was cheap, there was nothing untoward about a play with 28 characters.

Eight Charged in Theft of "Star Wars" Movie

Federal officials on Tuesday charged eight people with several crimes related to the illegal theft, copying and Internet distribution of hit movie, "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." The movie, which was the final installment made in the lucrative series of "Star Wars" films by director George Lucas ...

Committee Increases NEA to $117.5M

The long process for federal arts funding has begun with the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee proposing to bank the National Endowment for the Arts with $117.5 million for fiscal year 2004.

Performing Arts Bookstores

Samuel FrenchBoth locations cater to filmmakers, actors, and writers. Each offers a wide range of books, play scripts, and helpful guides to breaking into show business and theatre craft. They also carry industry magazines and newspapers.

An Evening With...The OC

Attention SAG members and BackStage.com readers: Please join Back Stage West for an evening with the FOX series, The OC.