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Steven LaVigne
by Seven LaVigne Theater directors generally stay in the theater, but some have branched out with films – not always successfully. For every Mike Nichols, Bob Fosse or Joshua Logan, there’s someone who should have known better. Harold Prince (1928-2019) is one of them! Fortunately, he only made two movies. Winner of an unprecedented 21
Steven LaVigne
By Steven LaVigne If writer and director Colin Higgins (1941-1988) is remembered at all, it’ll be for both the novel and screenplay of the 1971 cult film, Harold and Maude, which began as his Master’s thesis at UCLA. Due to the films’ popularity (including a 3-year engagement at Edina’s Westgate Theater, which has since been
Steven LaVigne
One of the most popular Broadway hits of the 1960s was Man of La Mancha. United Artists brought Man of La Mancha to the screen, directed by Arthur Miller.
Steven LaVigne
Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month’s subject is William Wyler and “Funny Girl”.
Steven LaVigne
Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month’s subject is Gene Saks and “Mame”.
Steven LaVigne
Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month’s subject is Ken Russell and “The Boy Friend”
Steven LaVigne
I have, for several years, been planning to write a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month, it’s Joseph L. Manciewicz and Guys & Dolls
Steven LaVigne
I have, for several years, been planning to write a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month, it’s Howard Hawks’ “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.
Steven LaVigne
Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. We kick the series off with Richard Attenborough and “A Chorus Line”.
Steven LaVigne
Chita: A Memoir is beautifully written and filled with the type of theatrical experiences you wish we could all have.