Theater
Broadway Smash 'Hamilton' Inspires Disney Fan Art and Book Reports About the Musical
REVIEW: Lise Lindstrom Looms Large in Nézet-Séguin, Beaulac's 'Elektra' at Opéra de Montréal
Opéra de Montréal gave that city's first staging of 'Elektra' in November--and the first production ever by a resident Montreal company--finessing a presentation both stark and expansive, starring the brilliant American soprano Lise Lindstrom. Filling the titular role, Lindstrom easily carried the weight of Strauss' demanding single-act, 100-minute opera. But the spotlight wasn't hers alone; she shared it with a massive, 25-foot statue of King Agamemnon and the equally enormous vision of the company's artistic director, Michel Beaulac. George Lucas Put Down a Bet with Steven Spielberg in 1977 on 'Star Wars' Franchise
There have been many surprises on the Star Wars front as fans await the release of The Force Awakens, which hit theaters this December 17. What many don't know about the franchise, though, is that in 1977 George Lucas and Steve Spielberg put down a bet on the soon-to-be franchise's royalties. Now, since Star Wars is an ever-expanding instutition, Spielberg still reaps the benefits without lifting a finger.
