The longest-running musical amassed 21,552 performances in New York City.
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Don Warden, Dolly Parton’s manager, dies at 87
He was a founding member of the Porter Wagoner Trio and joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1957.
Robert Moody adds to ‘German Requiem’ to great effect
The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s rendition was beautifully played with two short works as prelude.
Concert Review: Jenny Scheinman’s music enhances Depression-era film
The California native provides a live soundtrack for an engaging documentary.
Concert Review: Regina Spektor gives moving performance at State Theatre
The songwriter brings her trademark quirky lyrics and passionate piano playing in a sold-out show.
Ballet review: Portland Ballet’s ‘Gallery’ meets high expectations
The brief run showcases four new works by local choreographers.
Opera review: Mature vocals do justice to Nicolai’s ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ at USM
An enthusiastic young cast shows off the region’s singing talent in USM’s fully staged Opera Workshop performance.
Concert review: If any rock album belongs in an orchestral pops performance, it’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’
But the Portland Symphony Orchestra performance Sunday falls short, in part because of too much chatter.
Oratorio Chorale gives Bach star billing, but Schütz holds his own
‘Bach +’ makes a lively evening of the composers’ funeral works.
PSO’s Rachmaninoff performance revives an old debate
Robert Moody conducts the abbreviated Rachmaninoff, touching on a long-standing controversy.