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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/03/27/cirque-du-soleil-bringing-michael-jackson-the-immortal-to-pnc-arena/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/03/27/cirque-du-soleil-bringing-michael-jackson-the-immortal-to-pnc-arena/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:16:30 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7398 On Tuesday and Wednesday the latest Cirque du Soleil production, “Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL”, comes to PNC Arena. The production is a rock concert format, and combines the legendary Cirque du Soleil theatrics with and a big dose of dance. If the production is as good as last year’s mind-blowing Quidam, Raleigh is in for a treat. Tickets are available thru Ticketmaster, with special pricing for groups of 12 or more. The arena club restaurant will be open each night serving a buffet. Caution: Loud audio...
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On Tuesday and Wednesday the latest Cirque du Soleil production, “Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL”, comes to PNC Arena. The production is a rock concert format, and combines the legendary Cirque du Soleil theatrics with and a big dose of dance. If the production is as good as last year’s mind-blowing Quidam, Raleigh is in for a treat.
Tickets are available thru Ticketmaster, with special pricing for groups of 12 or more. The arena club restaurant will be open each night serving a buffet.
Caution: Loud audio introduction
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/07/11/quidam/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/07/11/quidam/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:32:41 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=6964 Cirque du Soleil's touring company of Quidam (KWIH-dam) opened their run in Raleigh tonight, and the show is nothing short of amazing. The acrobatics, music, and production did not disappoint and had the Raleigh crowd standing on its feet throughout the bows. Quidam is an engaging show that features several sets of solo and small group acrobatic performances. From the classic diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) to the incredible Aerial Contortion in Silk, the show is classic Cirque. I was totally impressed with even the simplest accomplishments, such as the clown's rolling of a hula hoop across the floor back to himself, but not before completing two complete circles. The highlight, however, was the act called "Statue"; an incredible display of slowly transitioning 2-person yoga poses. The amount of strength required to do something like this act is unimaginable, to be honest. It is the act that is worth the price of admission. The production is fantastic. Quidam's staging...
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Cirque du Soleil’s touring company of
Quidam
(KWIH-dam) opened their run in Raleigh tonight, and the show is nothing short of amazing. The acrobatics, music, and production did not disappoint and had the Raleigh crowd standing on its feet throughout the bows.
Quidam is an engaging show that features several sets of solo and small group acrobatic performances. From the classic diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) to the incredible Aerial Contortion in Silk, the show is classic Cirque. I was totally impressed with even the simplest accomplishments, such as the clown’s rolling of a hula hoop across the floor back to himself, but not before completing two complete circles.
The highlight, however, was the act called “Statue”; an incredible display of slowly transitioning 2-person yoga poses. The amount of strength required to do something like this act is unimaginable, to be honest. It is the act that is worth the price of admission.
The production is fantastic. Quidam’s staging features 5 arcing trusses along which trapeze setups travel, allowing for some dramatic entrances for some characters. There are several tricks with the stage, too, but I won’t give that away. The backdrop, however, is a pair of small compartments for the seemingly live band. The roof of the band shells, as it turns out, is the staging area for the 5 trusses.
Quidam is staged in the PNC Arena’s “Twilight Theater” configuration, which means that only the southern 1/4 of the lower bowl is available, and the stage is essentially where the basketball court baseline would be. Third level and the other 3/4 of the arena are curtained off, making the acoustics excellent. Sightlines are outstanding in this configuration, however the best seats are in the lower rows and require a treacherous climb for some to reach the restrooms. (Consider this if you are taking older and less mobile family and friends). Tonight’s performance was surprisingly full, so hopefully more of these performance will return.
Quidam runs through Sunday with matinee and evening performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $35.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/06/18/dci-tour-2013-preview-coming-to-local-theaters-monday/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/06/18/dci-tour-2013-preview-coming-to-local-theaters-monday/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:29:16 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=6882 On Monday at 6:30, Drum Corps International will stream its 2013 Tour Preview special to select theaters across the nation. The Raleigh sites are North Hills and Brier Creek. Tickets are $15, and are available in...
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On Monday at 6:30,
Drum Corps International
will stream its 2013 Tour Preview special to select theaters across the nation. The Raleigh sites are North Hills and Brier Creek.
Tickets are $15, and are available in advance
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/04/03/cirques-quidam-coming-to-pnc/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/04/03/cirques-quidam-coming-to-pnc/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:10:42 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2013/04/03/cirques-quidam-coming-to-pnc/ Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam production is coming to the PNC Arena. The cast will give seven performances from July 10 thru July 14. Cirque Club’s presale is on currently, while general public tickets go on sale April 12. Adult tickets range from $35 to...
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Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam production is coming to the PNC Arena. The cast will give seven performances from July 10 thru July 14.
Cirque Club’s
presale is on currently, while general public tickets go on sale April 12. Adult tickets range from $35 to $70.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/06/13/drum-corps-international-returning-to-triangle/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/06/13/drum-corps-international-returning-to-triangle/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:44:40 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/06/13/drum-corps-international-returning-to-triangle/ After a long, 6-year hiatus, Drum Corps International (DCI) corps will be marching again in the Triangle. CrownBEAT features eight corps, including last year’s #8, #9, and #12 finalists. The event will be Monday, July 30, at the Durham County Stadium.Tickets range from $18 to $35. Here is the lineup for CrownBEAT (in reverse order of appearance): Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA Blue Knights - Denver, CO Spirit of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA The Academy - Tempe, AZ Pacific Crest - Diamond Bar, CA Colts - Dubuque, IA Teal Sound - Jacksonville, FL Mandarins - Sacramento, CA Additionally, drum corps fans will be happy to learn that the movie theaters at North Hills, Brier Creek, and Crossroads will be hosting “Drum Corps at the Movies: 2012 DCI Tour Premiere”. The show is a season kick-off where the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Cadets, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment will be previewing their 2012 shows. Tickets are $15 for this showing....
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After a long, 6-year hiatus, Drum Corps International (DCI) corps will be marching again in the Triangle.
CrownBEAT
features eight corps, including last year’s #8, #9, and #12 finalists. The event will be Monday, July 30, at the Durham County Stadium.Tickets range from $18 to $35. Here is the lineup for CrownBEAT (in reverse order of appearance):
Additionally, drum corps fans will be happy to learn that the movie theaters at North Hills, Brier Creek, and Crossroads will be hosting “ Drum Corps at the Movies: 2012 DCI Tour Premiere ”. The show is a season kick-off where the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Cadets, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment will be previewing their 2012 shows. Tickets are $15 for this showing.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/22/wicked-returning-to-dpac/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/22/wicked-returning-to-dpac/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/22/wicked-returning-to-dpac/ On Wednesday, May 2, WICKED makes its triumphant return to the DPAC. There will be 32 performances spanning the entire month of May, so there is no excuse for not seeing it this time around! Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13....
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On Wednesday, May 2,
WICKED
makes its triumphant return to the DPAC. There will be 32 performances spanning the entire month of May, so there is no excuse for not seeing it this time around! Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/01/waters-the-wall-coming-to-rbc-center/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/01/waters-the-wall-coming-to-rbc-center/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:36:06 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/11/01/waters-the-wall-coming-to-rbc-center/ Remember the days when it seemed Pink Floyd was playing The Triangle about every 8 months? Yes, that was David Gilmour’s band, but still, it was surprising to see that the 1994 Division Bell Tour would be the last of the genuine Pink Floyd music for many, many years. All of that changes on Monday, July 9, when Roger Waters’ tour of The Wall comes to the RBC Center. Waters can’t sing, and never really could, but reviews of this tour point toward it being nothing but impressive. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 14. In related news, did you catch Pink Floyd Week on Jimmy Fallon? More specifically, did you see The Shins’ “Breathe”? Wow! Link (Video): Roger Waters discusses touring with Jimmy Fallon...
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Remember the days when it seemed Pink Floyd was playing The Triangle about every 8 months? Yes, that was David Gilmour’s band, but still, it was surprising to see that the 1994 Division Bell Tour would be
the last
of the genuine Pink Floyd music for many, many years.
All of that changes on Monday, July 9, when Roger Waters’ tour of The Wall comes to the RBC Center. Waters can’t sing, and never really could, but reviews of this tour point toward it being nothing but impressive. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 14.
In related news, did you catch Pink Floyd Week on Jimmy Fallon? More specifically, did you see The Shins’ “Breathe”? Wow!
Link (Video): Roger Waters discusses touring with Jimmy Fallon
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/09/06/american-idiot-coming-to-raleigh/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/09/06/american-idiot-coming-to-raleigh/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:23 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/09/06/american-idiot-coming-to-raleigh/ Fresh on the heels of Billie Joe Armstrong’s dismissal from an airplane for refusing to pull his pants up, American Idiot, the Broadway musical (based on the Music of Green Day) is coming to Raleigh. The tour stops for eight shows at Memorial Auditorium from January 31 thru February 5. The ticket presale begins today at...
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Fresh on the heels of Billie Joe Armstrong’s
dismissal from an airplane
for refusing to pull his pants up,
American Idiot
, the Broadway musical (based on the Music of Green Day) is coming to Raleigh. The tour stops for eight shows at Memorial Auditorium from January 31 thru February 5. The
ticket presale
begins today at 10am.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/02/22/cirque-du-soleils-alegria-coming-to-rbc-center/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/02/22/cirque-du-soleils-alegria-coming-to-rbc-center/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:52:27 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/02/22/cirque-du-soleils-alegria-coming-to-rbc-center/ Cirque du Soleil will be bringing its Alegria for eight performances at the RBC Center from July 6 thru July 10. Cirque Club members can take advantage of the presale running now. General Public tickets will go on sale February 28....
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/10/idina-menzel-coming-to-meymandi/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/10/idina-menzel-coming-to-meymandi/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:13:30 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/10/idina-menzel-coming-to-meymandi/ The original Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked is coming to Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Idina Menzell will perform on Thursday, March 31....
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The original Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked is coming to Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh.
Idina Menzell
will perform on Thursday, March 31.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/08/imax-closing-for-upgrades/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/08/imax-closing-for-upgrades/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:19:19 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/01/08/imax-closing-for-upgrades/ The IMAX theater in downtown Raleigh (the real IMAX) will close for about a month on Monday in order for it to undergo a huge upgrade. The screen, seats, carpeting, and sound system are being upgraded. The big upgrade, however, is a new projection system that will be especially better for 3D presentations. It will be one of the world’s first such IMAX upgrades. The remaining schedule this weekend includes Tron 3D showings today and tomorrow at Noon, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, and...
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The
IMAX theater
in downtown Raleigh (the real IMAX) will close for about a month on Monday in order for it to undergo a huge upgrade. The screen, seats, carpeting, and sound system are being upgraded. The big upgrade, however, is a new projection system that will be especially better for 3D presentations. It will be one of the world’s first such IMAX upgrades.
The remaining schedule this weekend includes Tron 3D showings today and tomorrow at Noon, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, and 10:00.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/12/12/a-christmas-carol-keeps-delivering/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/12/12/a-christmas-carol-keeps-delivering/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:47:35 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/12/12/a-christmas-carol-keeps-delivering/ Filling a legend’s shoes is never easy, especially when it is done on short notice. That’s why this year’s Theatre In The Park production of “A Christmas Carol” is such a phenomenal story. With just a month before the the company’s 36th production was to hit the stage, Theatre In The Park director and show star Ira Davd Wood, III (IDW3) received a bombshell; he had to have bypass surgery and would not be able to perform the role of Scrooge this season. Wood turned to his son, Ira David Wood, IV (IDW4), to play the part. He also turned to his daughter, Evan Rachael Wood, to co-direct the production. The result? A fantastic evening of entertainment as it always has been. IDW3’s Theatre In The Park is one of the most stable local theater houses in the country, and the longevity and camaraderie of the board and the Christmas Carol cast is a testament Wood’s creativity, leadership, and reliability. The news from early November would have been devastating news to many...
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Filling a legend’s shoes is never easy, especially when it is done on short notice. That’s why this year’s
Theatre In The Park
production of “A Christmas Carol” is such a phenomenal story.
With just a month before the the company’s 36th production was to hit the stage, Theatre In The Park director and show star Ira Davd Wood, III (IDW3) received a bombshell; he had to have bypass surgery and would not be able to perform the role of Scrooge this season. Wood turned to his son, Ira David Wood, IV (IDW4), to play the part. He also turned to his daughter, Evan Rachael Wood , to co-direct the production. The result? A fantastic evening of entertainment as it always has been.
IDW3’s Theatre In The Park is one of the most stable local theater houses in the country, and the longevity and camaraderie of the board and the Christmas Carol cast is a testament Wood’s creativity, leadership, and reliability. The news from early November would have been devastating news to many theaters. However this cast and supporters has done what it takes to snap in a new star of the show this season.
Scrooge, as Raleigh residents know him, is the creation of IDW3. True to the story, Scrooge is materialistic and greedy and finds the value of relationships through his encounters with ghosts during a long-night’s sleep. However this Scrooge is hilarious, turning current events, local celebrities, and stuffy characters into jokes that have the house rolling. If you haven’t seen this production before it is a must-see that no national comedians have come close to touching. If you have seen the production, this year’s version is a fascinating experience.
Stepping into a legend’s role has to be difficult, even more so when you are that legend’s son. With only one month of rehearsal, IDW4 smartly played it safe, putting only a few of his own touches on the role. While he doesn’t quite sell the role’s humor or heavy drama scenes as well as his veteran father, he is more agile, has a stronger voice, and seems a little more in touch with popular culture. IDW4 did an admirable job in making Scrooge come to life in a way Raleigh residents expect.
The company is extremely similar to last year’s, including the fantastic David Henderson (Jacob Marley), David Moore (Bob Cratchit), Mike Raab (Ghost of Christmas Future), John Shearer (Ghost of Christmas Present), and more. Most scenes are identical to last season’s production, however the Ghost of Christmas Future scene has been reworked with a Tim Burton feel and sets up a great TSA joke. One wonders if the goth interests of Evan had an impact here.
There were some other great new jokes, including IDW4’s references to his father and his relative youth. The best new joke, though, was delivered by a fever-laden David Henderson, and it regards a second opinion on buying an iPhone (spoilers withheld).
Some that I didn’t remember from the past were also good, such as Grace Goetz (Ghost of Christmas Past) whose enunciation was superb. I also enjoyed “Wilma” (?Blaire Callaghan?, the wife of nephew Fred) who has a voice I could listen to for a full-length production.
There were a couple of weaknesses, as to be expected. We had a difficult time in the first act understanding some of Scrooge’s jokes. It was difficult to discern whether it was due to acoustics at our side seats, the general acoustics in the room, or problems with diction from the stage. Worse, however, was the Marlettes, a Rockettes styled dance troop whose tap routine was an utter mess. Their performance was the first time I’ve ever seen a tap routine that was not met with obligatory applause from the crowd.
The entire production is outstanding, though. The 3-hour journey has much visual variety, excellent musical range, and good pacing. While the Raleigh version has a big emphasis on humor, it admirably delivers the heavy message Dickens intended. As Scrooge realizes the value of his relationships, there is part of every viewer that will kind of miss the old, hilarious Scrooge. However the entire company’s stirring rendition of “The First Noel” is a tear jerker to many, and leaves the crowd appreciating the delivery of a full production that works on many levels to many people.
A Christmas Carol runs through December 15 at Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are available thru Ticketmaster .
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/19/shen-yun-coming-to-memorial-auditorium/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/19/shen-yun-coming-to-memorial-auditorium/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/19/shen-yun-coming-to-memorial-auditorium/ On January 22, 2011, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts will come to Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. There will be two shows: 2:00pm and 7:30pm. The group has received critical acclaim around the world, performing in over 80 cities worldwide. Shen Yun Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in colorful and exhilarating shows. An art form several millennia old, Chinese dance is refreshingly dynamic and expressive. Ancient legends and heroic figures come to life through its leaps, spins, and delicate gestures, accompany with live orchestra 2:00pm: 7:30pm:...
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On January 22, 2011, New York-based
Shen Yun Performing Arts
will come to Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. There will be two shows:
2:00pm
and
7:30pm
. The group has received critical acclaim around the world, performing in over 80 cities worldwide.
Shen Yun Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in colorful and exhilarating shows. An art form several millennia old, Chinese dance is refreshingly dynamic and expressive. Ancient legends and heroic figures come to life through its leaps, spins, and delicate gestures, accompany with live orchestra
2:00pm:
7:30pm:
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/16/sparkcon-begins-today/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/16/sparkcon-begins-today/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/16/sparkcon-begins-today/ This fifth annual SPARKcon event begins tomorrow and ends Sunday. SPARKcon the Triangle’s showcase of creativity, talent, and ideas. This year the event showcases events in (a whopping) 16 main categories, including: for KIDS! artSPARK musicSPARK bazaarSPARK filmSPARK circusSPARK tastySPARK cyberSPARK ideaSPARK fashionSPARK poetrySPARK graffitiSPARK danceSPARK designSPARK theatreSPARK fireSTARTERS The festival has an iPhone app and has excellent event summary pages that are connected to Google Calendar events. However neither of these quite fit my needs, so I created a master event list for the entire weekend. I’ve found it’s easier to just subscribe to the master event list and run off of it and a companion map of the area included than to hassle with the walled gardens of an app. You can follow all 150+ events by subscribing to gogoraleigh’s SPARKcon calendar at Google Calendar. (Those subscribed to the gogoraleigh Hopscotch calendar...
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This fifth annual SPARKcon event begins tomorrow and ends Sunday. SPARKcon the Triangle’s showcase of creativity, talent, and ideas. This year the event showcases events in (a whopping) 16 main categories, including:
The festival has an
iPhone app
and has excellent event summary pages that are connected to Google Calendar events. However neither of these quite fit my needs, so I created a master event list for the entire weekend. I’ve found it’s easier to just subscribe to the master event list and run off of it and a companion map of the area included than to hassle with the walled gardens of an app.
You can follow all 150+ events by subscribing to gogoraleigh’s SPARKcon calendar at Google Calendar . (Those subscribed to the gogoraleigh Hopscotch calendar are automatically subscribed – just check your calendar for all of the events.) See an event you like? Add it to your own calendar. Unsure about an event? Open up the calendar’s event, and see its link to SPARKcon’s event page, see a map to the venue, or see the overall SPARKcon map (which I highly recommend keeping in your mobile device’s photo gallery. You can even enable an alert for each act if you want.
While people flock to the event and enjoy many of the offerings, the Friday night fashion show is the big event of the weekend. The hour-long show begins at 8pm and features fashion from local designers. Be sure to check out the impressive and always-fresh offerings by Mollybeads at the show!
While SPARKcon has a very good website, to me it is easier to just follow the links to the elements pertinent to mobile devices:
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/27/ncts-annie-featured-on-today-show/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/27/ncts-annie-featured-on-today-show/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:23:27 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/27/ncts-annie-featured-on-today-show/ NBC’s TODAY Show did an entertaining feature with Andrea McArdle, the replacement for original star of “Annie” on Broadway. Thirty years later, McArdle returns to “Annie” as mean Miss Hannigan in the NC Theatre production. “Annie” is currently playing at Memorial Auditorium thru Sunday. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the...
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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/25/death-and-the-maiden-begins-wednesday/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/25/death-and-the-maiden-begins-wednesday/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/25/death-and-the-maiden-begins-wednesday/ Death and the Maiden, a chilling moral thriller by Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman, begins on Wednesday and runs for a week-and-a-half. The story follows Paulina, a woman who was once a political activist against the fascist party. She is convinced a guest in her home is the man who once tortured her for the government. Directed by Hot Summer Nights' Associate Artistic Director/Co-Producer, Adam Twiss, Death and the Maiden is one show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. General Admission Adult $22.00 Student (ID required) $18.00 Senior (65+) $18.00 Military (ID required) $18.00...
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Death and the Maiden
, a chilling moral thriller by Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman, begins on Wednesday and runs for a week-and-a-half. The story follows Paulina, a woman who was once a political activist against the fascist party. She is convinced a guest in her home is the man who once tortured her for the government. Directed by Hot Summer Nights’ Associate Artistic Director/Co-Producer, Adam Twiss, Death and the Maiden is one show that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/20/slew-of-tickets-goes-on-sale-in-next-two-days/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/20/slew-of-tickets-goes-on-sale-in-next-two-days/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 13:35:25 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/20/slew-of-tickets-goes-on-sale-in-next-two-days/ Ticketmaster’s weekly heads up for new ticket sales is far more interesting than normal today. Here is the rundown: On Sale Friday Natalie Merchant (DPAC, 8/30) Heart (The Walt, 8/14) Lyle Lovett (DPAC, 8/18) Ar Rahman (RBC, 6/11) On Sale Saturday Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato (Walnut Creek, 10/16) Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Terrence Mann, & More (Memorial, 6/21) Zac Brown (Walnut Creek, 8/11)...
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/05/burning-coal-returns-with-oakwood-generations/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/05/burning-coal-returns-with-oakwood-generations/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 03:01:41 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/05/burning-coal-returns-with-oakwood-generations/ Burning Coal will return this May to Oakwood Cemetery for the next in their cycle of original historical plays. This year’s new script, Oakwood: Generations by Ian Finley will share stories of parents and children through Raleigh’s history, including outspoken columnist Nell Battle Lewis, gregarious politico Thaddeus Eure, and legendary jurist Samuel Fox Mordecai. Enjoy poignant and humorous stories about what it means to be a family. The performances will take place at Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh) on May 14th & 15th at 6:30pm and May 16th at 2:00pm. Tickets for the event are $20 or $10 for students and may be obtained by calling 919.834.4001 or visiting the Burning Coal website. map...
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Burning Coal will return this May to Oakwood Cemetery for the next in their cycle of original historical plays. This year’s new script,
Oakwood: Generations
by Ian Finley will share stories of parents and children through Raleigh’s history, including outspoken columnist Nell Battle Lewis, gregarious politico Thaddeus Eure, and legendary jurist Samuel Fox Mordecai. Enjoy poignant and humorous stories about what it means to be a family.
The performances will take place at Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh) on May 14 th & 15 th at 6:30pm and May 16 th at 2:00pm. Tickets for the event are $20 or $10 for students and may be obtained by calling 919.834.4001 or visiting the Burning Coal website.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/22/rescheduled-visual-acoustics-showing-tonight/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/22/rescheduled-visual-acoustics-showing-tonight/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:55:31 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/22/rescheduled-visual-acoustics-showing-tonight/ The Nowell's Architecture Movie Series continues tonight. “Visual Acoustics” will show at the Galaxy Theater in Cary tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $9 per person. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, “Visual Acoustics” celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away recently, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images. Have a night out with an exceptional architectural movie!...
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Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, “Visual Acoustics” celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman , the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away recently, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images. Have a night out with an exceptional architectural movie!
Rescheduled from December (tickets purchased online last year will be honored).
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/13/nc-theatre-bringing-broadway-home/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/13/nc-theatre-bringing-broadway-home/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:26:20 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/13/nc-theatre-bringing-broadway-home/ North Carolina Theatre is thrilled to announce “Bringing Broadway Home”, a benefit concert on Monday, June 21st at 8 PM in Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. The one-night-only event will celebrate 27 seasons of Broadway at North Carolina Theatre and stars Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Sharon Lawrence, Terrence Mann, and Quiana Parler. Clay Aiken is a multi-platinum recording artist and is set to release his sixth album, Tried and True, this summer. Since his meteoric rise to fame on the hit TV show American Idol in 2003, Aiken has launched eight tours, authored a New York Times best-selling book called Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life, starred on Broadway in Monty Python's Spamalot, and has guest starring roles in TV's Scrubs, 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live. Before all of these accomplishments and more, Aiken performed on the North Carolina Theatre stage in Shenandoah and 1776 in 1996. Lauren Kennedy has numerous Broadway credits to her name since she moved to New...
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North Carolina Theatre
is thrilled to announce “Bringing Broadway Home”, a benefit concert on Monday, June 21st at 8 PM in Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. The one-night-only event will celebrate 27 seasons of Broadway at North Carolina Theatre and stars Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Sharon Lawrence, Terrence Mann, and Quiana Parler.
Clay Aiken is a multi-platinum recording artist and is set to release his sixth album, Tried and True , this summer. Since his meteoric rise to fame on the hit TV show American Idol in 2003, Aiken has launched eight tours, authored a New York Times best-selling book called Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life , starred on Broadway in Monty Python’s Spamalot , and has guest starring roles in TV’s Scrubs, 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live . Before all of these accomplishments and more, Aiken performed on the North Carolina Theatre stage in Shenandoah and 1776 in 1996.
Lauren Kennedy has numerous Broadway credits to her name since she moved to New York from Raleigh, her hometown. She starred as Lady of the Lake in Monty Python’s Spamalot , appeared in Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close, and received acclaim as Fantine in the final year of Les Miserables . Kennedy has dazzled audiences in a number of NC Theatre productions, most recently starring alongside Country music singer Larry Gatlin in Annie Get Your Gun .
Sharon Lawrence is a four-time Emmy nominated actress and is known for many roles on the hit TV shows NYPD Blue, Desperate Housewives, Monk, Law & Order: SVU, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Grey’s Anatomy . In addition to film and Broadway work, Lawrence has performed a myriad of roles on the NC Theatre stage and starred alongside Terrence Mann in the theatre’s first production, Camelot , in 1984.
Terrence Mann currently stars on Broadway in The Addams Family . He made his Broadway debut in 1982 in the Tony Award-winning musical, Barnum , and has been a fixture on the Great White Way ever since. In 1987, his portrayal of Javert in Les Miserables earned him his first Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, which he reprised years later. He originated the role of the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast , earning another Tony nomination. Other Broadway credits include Rags, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Getting Away with Murder, The Rocky Horror Show . Mann served as an actor, artistic director and director for many NC Theatre productions throughout the years.
Quiana Parler has shared the stage with an array of national artists, from Keith Sweat to Clay Aiken; Miranda Lambert to Kelly Clarkson. Her performances have been seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, The View, The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, The Academy of Country Music Awards and Saturday Night Live . Additionally, her vocal talents have been sought out by recording industry leaders such as David Novik, Walter Afanasieff and David Foster. Her debut in 2008, as Effie, in NC Theatre’s Dreamgirls became one of the most talked about performances of NC Theatre’s 27 year history.
Ticket prices range from $50 to $100 with a VIP option of $150 that includes an exclusive, one hour pre-show reception and complimentary parking.
To purchase, call the NC Theatre Box Office at 919-831-6941 x6943 OR x6944.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/09/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-outdoor-entertainment-series/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/09/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-outdoor-entertainment-series/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:45:09 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/04/09/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-outdoor-entertainment-series/ The North Carolina Museum of Art today announced their concert and film season for the upcoming summer. All events take place at the museum’s outdoor amphitheater. 4/12 Update: Now with Google goodness! Click on the Google Calendar button beside each event to add it to your Google Calendar. Another option is to click the “Calendars” tab at the top of the page and subscribe to the gogoraleigh DoIt Calendar. CONCERTS The Swell Season – Friday, May 21, 8 pm. Tickets: $10-$30 NCMA and PineCone present: An Evening with Patty Griffin and Special Guest Buddy Miller - Wednesday, June 2, 8 pm. Tickets: $10-$30 Tift Merritt - Saturday, June 5, 8 pm. Tickets: $9-$25 NCMA and North Carolina Opera present Casual Classics II: Opera and Broadway in the Museum Park - Saturday, June 12, 8 pm Tickets: $10-$40 Red Clay Ramblers -...
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The North Carolina Museum of Art
today announced their concert and film season for the upcoming summer. All events take place at the museum’s outdoor amphitheater.
4/12 Update: Now with Google goodness! Click on the Google Calendar button beside each event to add it to your Google Calendar. Another option is to click the “Calendars” tab at the top of the page and subscribe to the gogoraleigh DoIt Calendar.
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Tift Merritt – Saturday, June 5, 8 pm. Tickets: $9-$25 |
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Dan Zanes and Friends – Sunday, August 15, 4 pm. Tickets: $9-$18 |
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Friday, June 4, 9 pm – Invictus , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, June 11, 9 pm – (500) Days of Summer , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, June 18, 9 pm – The Damned United , (2009) R |
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Saturday, June 19, 9 pm – Family Movie Night: Monsters vs. Aliens , (2009) PG |
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Friday, June 25, 9 pm – It’s Complicated , (2009) R |
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Saturday, June 26, 9 pm – Up in the Air , (2009) R |
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Friday, July 9, 9 pm – The Hurt Locker , (2009) R |
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Saturday, July 10, 9 pm – The Blind Side , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, July 16, 9 pm – Where the Wild Things Are , (2009) PG |
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Saturday, July 17, 9 pm – Star Trek , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, July 23, 9 pm – Julie & Julia , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, July 30, 9 pm – An Education , (2009) PG-13 |
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Saturday, July 31, 9 pm – Family Movie Night: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs , (2009) PG |
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Friday, August 6, 9 pm – Sherlock Holmes , (2009) PG-13 |
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Friday, August 13, 8:30 pm – Bright Star , (2009) PG |
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Friday, August 20, 8:30 pm – The Big Lebowski , (1999) R |
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Saturday, August 21, 8:30 pm – Crazy Heart , (2009) R |
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Friday, August 27, 8:30 pm – The Breakfast Club , (1985) R |
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/20/slew-of-musicals-coming-to-dpac/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/20/slew-of-musicals-coming-to-dpac/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:38:57 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/20/slew-of-musicals-coming-to-dpac/ The Durham Performing Arts Center this week announced the addition of seven touring musicals to their lineup. Billy Elliot The Musical: November 2-14, 2010 -The National Tour Debut. Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Music by Elton John. The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein: December 7-12, 2010 - “Best Musical 2008 Winner.”– Outer Critic Circle Award & Broadway.com Audience Award Disney’s The Lion King: January 4-30, 2011 - Tony® Award -winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” In The Heights: February 22-27, 2011 - Winner of 4 Tony® Awards Including Best Musical! Blue Man Group: March 15-20, 2011 - First ever theatrical tour promises an entirely new visual experience. Shrek The Musical: April 5-10, 2011 - Based on the Oscar®-Winning DreamWorks Film that Started it All. Hair: May 10-15, 2011 - “The Ultimate American Rock Musical!”– Ben...
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/07/theatre-in-the-park-hosting-oscar-gala/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/07/theatre-in-the-park-hosting-oscar-gala/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:49:25 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/03/07/theatre-in-the-park-hosting-oscar-gala/ In honor of tonight’s Oscars, Theatre In The Park is hosting a big Oscar Night Gala. The Master of Ceremonies will be Larry Stogner and the Host will be Ira David Wood III. Tickets are $50, ($100 for VIP) Red carpet arrival with paparazzi photo. Catered buffet dinner provided by The Angus Barn. Open bar provided by Mutual Distributing Company and Carolina Brewing Company. Watch the Academy Awards on one of Raleigh's biggest screens. Take home a copy of the official Oscar Night program. Participate in a silent auction that includes a number of rarely available autographed Hollywood, Broadway and Sports items. Dress for the red carpet or come as your favorite movie star. Black Tie Optional. All proceeds benefit the theatre's community arts and education programs. Silent Auction Items Include: Twilight Saga: New Moon Poster autographed by Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor...
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In honor of tonight’s Oscars, Theatre In The Park is hosting a big
Oscar Night Gala
. The Master of Ceremonies will be Larry Stogner and the Host will be Ira David Wood III.
Tickets
are $50, ($100 for VIP)
Red carpet arrival with paparazzi photo.
Catered buffet dinner provided by The Angus Barn.
Open bar provided by Mutual Distributing Company and Carolina Brewing Company.
Watch the Academy Awards on one of Raleigh’s biggest screens.
Take home a copy of the official Oscar Night program.
Participate in a silent auction that includes a number of rarely available autographed Hollywood, Broadway and Sports items.
Dress for the red carpet or come as your favorite movie star. Black Tie Optional.
All proceeds benefit the theatre’s community arts and education programs.
Silent Auction Items Include:
Twilight Saga: New Moon Poster autographed by Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
Celebrities from “The Full Monty” are expected to attend.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/03/hot-summer-nights-announces-2010-season-auditions/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/03/hot-summer-nights-announces-2010-season-auditions/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:17:33 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/03/hot-summer-nights-announces-2010-season-auditions/ Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy Announces Their 2010 Season and Auditions. The 2010 Season will include: Barefoot in the Park (June 9-20) The Great American Trailer Park Musical (June 30-July 18) Death of a Maiden (July 28-Aug 8 ) Tell Me on a Sunday (August 18-Sept 5) Auditions are being held for the first three shows of the season. To be considered for any show, all those auditioning must be available for both production and rehearsals dates (which run two weeks prior to each show's opening). No conflicts allowed. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 6th from 12PM-6PM at the Kennedy Theatre in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. Those interested in auditioning will be given a total of five minutes and should prepare either two contrasting monologues or a monologue and song. Accompanist will be provided. To schedule an appointment please call Tiffany at 919-770-5892 (between 1PM-7PM ONLY). For more information about Hot Summer...
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Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy Announces Their 2010 Season and Auditions. The 2010 Season will include:
Auditions are being held for the first three shows of the season. To be considered for any show, all those auditioning must be available for both production and rehearsals dates (which run two weeks prior to each show’s opening). No conflicts allowed.
Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 6th from 12PM-6PM at the Kennedy Theatre in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. Those interested in auditioning will be given a total of five minutes and should prepare either two contrasting monologues or a monologue and song. Accompanist will be provided. To schedule an appointment please call Tiffany at 919-770-5892 (between 1PM-7PM ONLY). For more information about Hot Summer Nights, visit www.hotsummernightsatthekennedy.org
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/01/07/wood-to-marry-manson/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/01/07/wood-to-marry-manson/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:10:11 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/01/07/wood-to-marry-manson/ Reports out of Hollywood this morning are that Raleigh native Evan Rachael Wood is now engaged to Marilyn Manson after his on-stage proposal in Paris last night. The couple has been on and off for the last 4 or so years, and during that period his relationship with Evan’s family has been very nice. During one of those “on” periods, in fact, Manson was here and made an hilarious cameo appearance in Theatre In The Park’s “A Christmas Carol. Wood’s stepmother has the most incredible photo I’ve ever seen. It features Manson and Evan, along with her father and stepmother, in front of Cinderella’s Castle. The photo could easily hang in an art gallery, as the the incredible juxtaposition of such different people, placed in that environment, is rarely seen in real life. If reports are true, then congratulations to Wood and her...
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Reports out of Hollywood
this morning are that Raleigh native Evan Rachael Wood is now engaged to Marilyn Manson after his on-stage proposal in Paris last night. The couple has been on and off for the last 4 or so years, and during that period his relationship with Evan’s family has been very nice.
During one of those “on” periods, in fact, Manson was here and made an hilarious cameo appearance in Theatre In The Park’s “A Christmas Carol
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Wood’s stepmother has the most incredible photo I’ve ever seen. It features Manson and Evan, along with her father and stepmother, in front of Cinderella’s Castle. The photo could easily hang in an art gallery, as the the incredible juxtaposition of such different people, placed in that environment, is rarely seen in real life.
If reports are true, then congratulations to Wood and her family!
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