Tag Archives: Gordon Edelstein

Meet Terry Teachout, playwright of Satchmo at the Waldorf

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

Terry Teachout had written in a lot of different formats – arts criticism in the Wall Street Journal, biographies, even opera libretti – but it had simply never occurred to him to write a play. Teachout joked, paraphrasing critic Kenneth … Continue reading →

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Interview: Meet John Douglas Thompson, star of Satchmo at the Waldorf

Posted on September 19, 2012 by admin

Just a couple of months ago, actor John Douglas Thompson didn’t know any more about Louis Armstrong than anyone else. “I knew what most people know. ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘What a Wonderful World.’ That’s about it,” Thompson said. So when … Continue reading →

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From the desk of the Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein – Ella

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

Welcome to the beginning of another exciting season at Long Wharf Theatre! Tonight is a musical tribute to one of 20th century’s greatest pop and jazz singers – Ella Fitzgerald, portrayed by angel voiced Tina Fabrique. This wonderful stage biography … Continue reading →

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The show must go on, flickering lights or not …

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

There are occasions where what is going on backstage during a show can be every bit as interesting as what goes on in front of the audience. During the second act of the first preview performance of Ella, a huge … Continue reading →

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