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By Azi Paybarah 5/30/07 5:44pm

Christine Quinn Speaks Up for Al Jolson

It's been a while since Al Jolson was in the news this much, I'm guessing, but… Christine Quinn today defended her support for a street renaming for Jolson, who, for you youngsters out there, famously performed in blackface in The Jazz Singer. Critics have asserted that it is hypocritical of Quinn to Read More

By John Heilpern 4/29/02 12:00am

Summer Stock Puts on Fancy Frock, Rehashes Hollywood Flop

Oh, my. What positive things can I say about the new musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie , the latest bummer to open on Broadway? If we judge shows by the highest standards-and those are the only standards you and I know-we’re stumped, we’re at a loss, we’re verklempt . We could say we enjoyed the Read More

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