It’s a good problem for a freelancer to have so many pieces being published regularly that she can’t keep up on her website. I tell myself this. Here are a few funnymen I interviewed. Next post will be about some…
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From the Associated Press: A new symphony celebrating Philadelphia and a rapper on trial
When you write for the Associated Press, you never know where your stories will turn up. Here are a few of my recent ones as seen in “The Chicago Tribune” and the “Press of Atlantic City.” “Symphony with ‘cheesesteak interlude’…
Jason Alexander, Ruben Studdard, a world premiere play and a dog!
Jason Alexander was the nicest. Read about him here. “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard loves himself some Luther Vandross. A new play explores how the past can effect the future. And a musical starring a dog!
From the fun files…
Entertainment writing keeps me busy. In the last few weeks, I’ve written about a new play about the real life women forced to taste Hitler’s food to ensure it wasn’t poisoned; a documentary production about incarcerated juveniles; a look at…
Harry Connick Jr comes to town
I’ve seen Harry Connick Jr. roll by year after year during Orpheus in New Orleans but the only time I had a chance to talk to him was for the Star Ledger. He’s starring in the new musical “The Sting”…
From Haverford — podcasting
I love podcasts, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to write this piece about Haverford alums turned podcasters.
Andy Borowitz! Colin Quinn! Laura Benanti!
More interviews with famous people: In this update, Andy Borowitz Colin Quinn Laura Benanti
From “Neurology Now,” an article about mainstreaming children with disabilities
This article was amazingly easy to write once I heard Maddie Fragner’s story. She’s quite a kid.
Vicki Lawrence! Marcia Ball! Tim Matheson!
More celebrities here. What makes these artcles even more special? I typed each story with one finger of my left hand. Don’t break your wrist, kids. Especially on your dominant hand. I asked Vicki Lawrence if Mama would have been…
From The Star Ledger: a world premiere thriller and a new musical comedy
I interviewed the author of “The Calling” sitting on the floor of a doctor’s waiting room, waiting for my father. I interviewed the author of “The 11th Hour” on the side of the road, having pulled over to type. Don’t…