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Putnam County Spelling Bee

Posted by Becca Martin at 08:59 AM on September 12, 2007
Who knew Fayetteville had such good spellers?...

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"The Taming of the Shrew"

Posted by Becca Martin at 01:31 PM on September 10, 2007
From the ridiculous world of "Shoot Em Up" to the sublime: The Arts Center of the Ozarks production of "The Taming of the Shrew" is beautifully done, fast-paced, funny and a treat for the eyes....

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Evil Dead: The Musical

Posted by Becca Martin at 12:27 PM on January 29, 2007
A friend of The Morning News recently saw "Evil Dead: The Musical" in New York. Fans of the film should continue reading below. Sounds yummy!...

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A Few Words on "The Producers"

Posted by Becca Martin at 04:04 PM on January 04, 2007
This was written for me by Dan Martin — an old, dear friend of mine — because he's always been a big fan of the movie. So here's his better-informed take on the Tuesday night performance at the Walton Arts...

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High Fidelity closes on a low

Posted by at 11:15 AM on December 18, 2006
The musical adaptation of High Fidelity ended its Broadway run Sunday after only 10 days, following a string of tepid reviews.Rogers native Andrew C. Call made his Broadway debut in the musical. You can watch scenes and interviews with Call...

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The Birth of Theater

Posted by Becca Martin at 11:11 AM on October 17, 2006
High school plays are never Broadway quality, but the opportunity to create or see live theater can influence young lives — and make the whole process fun again for veterans.My passion for theater dates back to the first play I...

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Captain Louie Flies High

Posted by Becca Martin at 12:52 PM on October 13, 2006
Most shows that play the Walton Arts Center stay one night, maybe two. So it's always seemed unfair to me to review them: "Wow, it was terrific! Too bad you can't see it!"I'm going to make an exception about this...

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In Brief: Weekend Edition

Posted by at 12:15 PM on October 06, 2006
Hey, we got one day right...Friday, as always, means a new Weekend section in The Morning News. Today you can find my preview of the North Arkansas Symphony's season premiere in "Listen Here" (last week's look at the orchestra stirred...

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