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...biblical stories of Judith and Delilah, it recounts the bravery of Princess Kumo-no-Taema (Tamasaburo), who journeys to the mountain redoubt of Priest Narukami (Ebizo) to seduce him and free the god of rainfall, whom Narukami has imprisoned. Tamasaburo, a picture of idealized femininity, and the virile, matinee-idol handsome Ebizo both display the mastery of gesture and vocal control that Grand Kabuki requires. Also noteworthy is Tomijuro, who plays the brave retainer in Kanjincho...
Garry Essendine (Scott) is a middle-aging matinee idol whose warmest admirer is never more than a mirror away. Every big wheel has spokes, and Garry's entourage is loyal. His ex-wife (Elizabeth Hubbard) is a kind of high-fashion Candi da, and his primly efficient Girl Friday (Dana Ivey) is a slave driver's jewel. His manager (Richard Woods) and producer (Edward Conery) round out the protective cordon...
Schubert's contacts in New York include his idol Stephen Sondheim, whom he met last year at a rehearsal of Harvard's production of "Side by Side by Sondheim." Sondheim encouraged him to continue writing at that time, Schubert says, adding that he hopes to show material to the older composer for criticism and advice. "He's very helpful about that sort of thing, "Schubert says. "Not that many people are willing to take the time to listen to people--that's partially why there's a dearth of good musical theater on Broadway right...
Public pressure on wavering legislators could easily tip the scales. Thirty-one state legislatures have already called for the measure, reflecting a groundswell of opposition to deficit spending probably unmatched since the days when Reagan idol Calvin Coolidge snoozed in the Oval Office. And many fence-sitters have only minor doubts. The President, for one, has delayed announcing his support only until he is assured Congress won't use the amendment as an excuse to jack up taxes...
...Nicholas's memory, the older man is one other than Joe Namath, then two years away from leading the New York Jets to Super Bowl glory and becoming a generation's sports idol in the process...