Archive for August, 2011
Kelli O’Hara cast opposite Matthew Broderick
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Broderick has a new Broadway love interest: Kelli O’Hara. Producers said Wednesday that O’Hara, the star of “South Pacific,” “The Pajama Game” and “The Light in the Piazza,” will star opposite Broderick in the new screwball romantic comedy “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” Kathleen Marshall, who just won her third Tony Award for directing “Anything Goes,” will choreograph and direct the new show. The musical will have a story by Joe DiPietro, who won Tonys for the book and score of “Memphis.” The show, built around George and Ira Gershwin’s songs, will have O’Hara playing a tough-as-nails bootlegger who meets up with a wealthy playboy played by Broderick on the weekend of his wedding
Boehner to Obama: Address Congress Sept. 8 instead
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner is asking President Barack Obama to give his major speech on jobs to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8 instead of Sept.
Boehner to Obama: Address Congress Sept. 8 instead
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner is asking President Barack Obama to give his major speech on jobs to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8 instead of Sept. 7 as requested by the president.
Arian Foster Tweets Picture of Injured Hamstring
Arian Foster decided to post a picture of his injured hamstring on Twitter and the social media world is responding. “This is an MRI of…
Father of Frostburg player wants sports made safer
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — The father of a Frostburg State senior who died after collapsing during football practice would like to see society take a closer look at the sport to find ways to make it safer. Kenneth Sheely said his son died from severe head trauma and swelling of the brain.
Rebuilding after Irene? Watch for contractor scams
Homeowners who found themselves in the sights of Hurricane Irene may soon be targeted by scammers looking to profit from their pain. As attention turns to repair and rebuilding, residents in affected areas should be aware that disasters often attract unscrupulous contractors who will prey on those trying to put their lives back together.
