Archive for May, 2009

shows of summer – Henderson Gleaner

May 31st, 2009

shows of summer
Henderson Gleaner, KY
"A Streetcar Named Desire," Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about Blanche, Stella and Stanley, three characters caught in the clash of culture change in New Orleans, will play June 12-28. Next up will be "Harvey," Mary Chase's Pulitzer ...

Atheist Billboard Turns Heads Along I-10 – WDSU

May 29th, 2009

Atheist Billboard Turns Heads Along I-10
WDSU, LA
NEW ORLEANS -- A group doubting the existence of God is spreading its message through a new billboard placed along Interstate 10 west of downtown New Orleans. The advertisement is part of a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of those who do ...

Personal Tech: Gadget News and Reviews – Washington Post

May 29th, 2009

Personal Tech: Gadget News and Reviews
Washington Post, United States
Rob Pegoraro: WWOZ's a great station--if you don't set your rental car's station to it on your way out of MSY, you're making a big mistake! About performance royalties: Although FM and AM broadcasts don't incur those, I believe Web simulcasts of FM and ...

Looking for the good in Bad Lieutenant – GQmagazine.co.uk

May 29th, 2009

ScreenCrave.com

Looking for the good in Bad Lieutenant
GQmagazine.co.uk, UK
Nicolas Cage is capable of subtle, nuanced, Oscar-winning performances - but playing the lead in Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans is not one of them. The trailer, unveiled last night, sees Cage in full-on scenery-chomping mode, ...
Trailer for Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant" Remake JustPressPlay
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New Orleans: A city steeped in history and cultural diversity – Our Prattville – A News Magazine

May 28th, 2009

WWL

New Orleans: A city steeped in history and cultural diversity
Our Prattville - A News Magazine, AL
A primary transportation method in the city is the streetcar system. From 1920-1948 during the height of the New Orleans streetcars, there were almost 20 lines including a Desire Line which was featured in the Tennessee Williams play of the same name, ...
RTA eyeing streetcar extension WWL
all 2 news articles

New Orleans Trip Summary – CHOW

May 28th, 2009

New Orleans Trip Summary
CHOW
We were in New Orleans last weekend for a wedding so dinners were pretty much booked. Based on my Chowhound research, we decided to go to Parkway Bakery, Central Grocery, Coop, Cafe du Monde, Felix, and Big Fisherman. The biggest hit was Big Fisherman. ...

Trailer for Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant" Remake – JustPressPlay

May 27th, 2009

Trailer for Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant" Remake
JustPressPlay, CA
This is a trailer for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Werner Herzog's remake of Abel Ferrara's infamous 1992 film starring Harvey Keitel. It's probably a leak or something, so it might get pulled any minute. Watch it now: Yeah. What the wow? ...

New Orleans Asks: 'What Recession?' – The Fulton County News

May 27th, 2009

New Orleans Asks: 'What Recession?'
The Fulton County News, PA
"It's hard to believe, but New Orleans has become a legitimate city," he says, riding the St. Charles Streetcar line to a promising follow-up interview. "It's got jobs, great culture, history, and it's a city where people walk, which I like. ...

Full Casting Announced For Donmar's STREETCAR – Broadway World

May 27th, 2009

Full Casting Announced For Donmar's STREETCAR
Broadway World, NY
Fading southern Belle Blanche dubois unexpectedly appears at her sister's home in the stifling world of downtown New Orleans. With delusions of grandeur, Blanche stands in stark contrast to her new surroundings and her brother-in-law Stanley. ...

Morfogen, McNall Star In The Pearl Theater Company's VIEUX CARRE … – Broadway World

May 27th, 2009

Morfogen, McNall Star In The Pearl Theater Company's VIEUX CARRE ...
Broadway World, NY
Williams began writing Vieux Carré in 1939 when he first moved to 722 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) in New Orleans. But it was not until 1978, when turning to these early experiences for inspiration, that he was able to fully ...

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