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Monday, February 6, 2017

How Big River Conquered Broadway—Twice!—and Now Comes to Encores! by Rocco Landesman

The story of how a twangy Mark Twain musical conquered Broadway from the man who had the kernel of an idea in the first place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Supply and Demand in the Arts by Rocco Landesman

Last week, as part of a gathering at Arena Stage in Washington DC, I was able to finally spark a conversation that I have been wanting to have for more than a year now.

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:58PM
Sunday, November 27, 2011

Comments on "The Death of Criticism or Everyone Is a Critic" by Rocco Landesman

Michael's post is a must read for everyone who is serious about the future of the arts in this country. Since the time of Plato, informed, expert criticism has paralleled the developing hist…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 07:44AM
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Supply and Demand in the Arts by Rocco Landesman

Last week, as part of a gathering at Arena Stage in Washington DC, I was able to finally spark a conversation that I have been wanting to have for more than a year now.  READ MORE

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 03:43PM
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