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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...libretto alternates between two analogous fleshly rites: the orgiastic reception by female fans accorded to Dion (Obba Babatunde), a Presley symbol, and the lustful revels of the mythic Bacchae in praise of their priapic god, Dionysus. Each principal singer takes two roles. Mom (Suzanne Costallos) falls under the Pelvis' spell, just as her ancient Greek counterpart, Agave, is seduced by Dionysus. When Sonny (Christopher Durham) attempts to intervene, he is, in his alter ego of Pentheus, torn apart by the horde of crazed women...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Elvis Meets the Bacchae In Philadelphia, two new musicals - or are they really operas? | 10/26/1987 | See Source »

Rarely can one or two steps spell the difference between the game-breaking score and the game-saving tackle...

Author: By Geoffrey Simon, | Title: Hinz's Run Worth the Wait | 10/20/1987 | See Source »

Falk's lilting voice enchants the audience as well as the young invalid. But the boy breaks the spell of the yarn with his constant protestations at every realistic turn of the plot. Grandpa, therefore, has to improvise and make the fairy tale more acceptably fanciful...

Author: By Ross G. Forman, | Title: Refried Bride | 10/16/1987 | See Source »

...some, it may just be the recent spell of cool, rainy weather in Cambridge that is responsible for this outbreak of sickness. But others blame simple demographics...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Common Cold Strikes Campus; Students See Uncommon Causes | 9/29/1987 | See Source »

Even if the troublesome loophole is eventually closed, many Floridians still fear that a boom in weapons could spell disaster in their already gun- heavy state. A recent study estimated that 60% of Florida's households contain firearms. Florida also led the states in violent crime last year, with 1,037 homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. Critics contend that more firearms will mean even more violence. Says State Representative Michael Friedman of Miami Beach: "The message we're sending out is, 'We can't protect you anymore, so go get yourself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pistol Packers | 9/28/1987 | See Source »

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