From riches to ragtime

Article Abstract:

Garth Drabinsky's Livent production company has disclosed accounting irregularities and Drabinsky has been suspended as vice-chairman. Livent's problems reflect wider problems affecting Broadway, where costs have risen rapidly. The industry is seeking to reduce marketing costs using sponsors and other means. Production costs have risen as high tech means are used to create special effects. Broadway has to compete with TV, theme parks and motion pictures, so there has been an emphasis on special effects.

Economic aspects, Finance, Broadway theater, Livent Inc.

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All right after the first night?

Article Abstract:

The Royal Opera House in London, England, has been renovated, andit is hoped that this will confirm a new trend toward optimism under executive director, Michael Kaiser. He was initially not thought likely to last long in the post, which was seen as difficult by his predecessors. There were financial and other problems. The new opera house has been finished on schedule and has stayed within the budget. There are a number of improvements such as more space for rehearsals.

Management, Opera companies, Royal Opera (London, England)

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A musical phoenix

Article Abstract:

The operas of Russian composer, Sergei Prokofiev, are achieving belated recognition, helped by the efforts of the Kirov, or Mariinsky Theater.

Criticism and interpretation, Operas, Prokofiev, Sergei

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