Read more about the article A Visit With Shirley Jones – Part 3: Why Frank Sinatra Left “Carousel”
Gordon MacRae & Shirley Jones in the film version of "Carousel" (1956)

A Visit With Shirley Jones – Part 3: Why Frank Sinatra Left “Carousel”

BY CARY GINELL Today, we continue our interview with Shirley Jones as she talked about performing on the road in Broadway musicals and appearing in the film version of Carousel. VCOS:…

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Read more about the article A Visit With Shirley Jones, Part II: Playing Laurey in “Oklahoma!”
Shirley Jones (Laurey) and Gordon MacRae (Curley) in the 1955 film version of "Oklahoma!"

A Visit With Shirley Jones, Part II: Playing Laurey in “Oklahoma!”

BY CARY GINELL Today we continue our recent interview with Shirley Jones. After finishing her initial Broadway run in South Pacific, Shirley was invited by Rodgers and Hammerstein  to appear in…

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Read more about the article Scrooge Descendant a Wall-Street Raider? Writer Paul Gordon Talks About His New Musical, “Little Miss Scrooge”
The cast of "Little Miss Scrooge" (photo by Jeanne Tanner)

Scrooge Descendant a Wall-Street Raider? Writer Paul Gordon Talks About His New Musical, “Little Miss Scrooge”

BY CARY GINELL It's always nice to see fresh, new productions come around Christmas time. It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, et. al. are always nice and…

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Read more about the article “Godspell’s” Judas Reveals All! An Interview with Agoura High’s Adam Fisher
Adam Fisher (right), rehearses with Ryan Rosenheim in "Godspell."

“Godspell’s” Judas Reveals All! An Interview with Agoura High’s Adam Fisher

Our final interview with members of Agoura High's cast of Godspell is with Adam Fisher, who plays the dual roles of John the Baptist and Judas. VCOS: How long have you been…

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Read more about the article An Interview with “Godspell’s” Erin Schafheitle
Erin Schafheitle (center), along with Erin Ticktin (left) and Katelyn Kelley (right) in "Godspell"

An Interview with “Godspell’s” Erin Schafheitle

BY CARY GINELL Today we bring you the third in a series of interviews with members of the Agoura High School Theatre Department's production of Stephen Schwartz's "Godspell." The cast…

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Read more about the article A VC On Stage Exclusive – An Interview with Jesus Christ!
Ryan Rosenheim (Jesus) and the cast of "Godspell" (photo by Leslie Gregory Haukoos)

A VC On Stage Exclusive – An Interview with Jesus Christ!

BY CARY GINELL We continue our interviews with members of Agoura High School's production of Godspell with an interview with Ryan Rosenheim, who plays the role of Jesus. VCOS: How daunting…

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Read more about the article Agoura High School’s Kendall Mordetzky talks about “Godspell”
Kendall Mordetzky ("Kendall") sings "By My Side" to Ryan Rosenheim ("Jesus") in Agoura High School's production of "Godspell." (photo by Leslie Gregory Haukoos)

Agoura High School’s Kendall Mordetzky talks about “Godspell”

BY CARY GINELL For anyone who believes that quality musical theater can only be seen in professional venues, Agoura High School's Theatre Department's production of Stephen Schwartz's "Godspell" will change…

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Read more about the article Dickens Arrives in the 21st Century with Elite Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”
Paul Nieman (Ebenezer Scrooge) and, on the big screen: Phil Levere (Jacob Marley) in "A Christmas Carol" (photo by Barbara Mazeika)

Dickens Arrives in the 21st Century with Elite Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL 'Tis the season for trotting out Charles Dickens' perennial story of redemption and family, A Christmas Carol. But before you stifle a yawn, let me quote from…

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