Monday, November 24, 1997 Students are exposed to classic theater style THEATER: Musical revue of Jerry Herman’s songs takes class to bygone eraBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff "Mame." "Mack and Mabel." "Hello, Dolly!" These are just a few of the popular musicals that will be sampled for the UCLA Musical Theater Workshop’s "Songs of […]
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Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste
Friday, November 21, 1997 Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste RESTAURANT: Versailles, while popular, leaves something to be desired By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff Drive past Motor and Venice any Friday or Saturday night and you’re bound to encounter a mass of people outside of Versailles. Taking its name […]
Comedy that stops traffic
Friday, November 21, 1997 Comedy that stops traffic COMEDY: … traffic violators, that is. Stand-up comics find traffic school a prime forum for humor. By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor Saturday night: A comedian steps on stage as the lights go down in a smoky theater. People sit at tables, sipping cocktails. The comedian grabs […]
Alumnus, new singer launch debut album by their own record label
Friday, November 21, 1997 Alumnus, new singer launch debut album by their own record label MUSIC: Third-year law student is also the head of his own company, ‘doing quite well’ By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Some college students work part-time jobs while attending school. A few take on full-time careers. But only the insane […]
Screenscene
Friday, November 21, 1997 Screenscene FILM: "Anastasia" Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman Starring Meg Ryan and John Cusack It’s got fight scenes, explosions and a psychotic villain bent on revenge. No, it’s not "Die Hard 4." It is the inaugural effort by Fox Studios to make feature-length cartoons. In their attempt to make […]
‘Social Security’ is in need of reform
Friday, November 21, 1997 ‘Social Security’ is in need of reform THEATER: Even talented acting cannot salvage Bergman’s poor script By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor What a horrible thing it is to be an actor. To stand onstage at the complete mercy of the audience. And when the play is not up to par, […]
Musical digs into lives of famous assassins
Friday, November 21, 1997 Musical digs into lives of famous assassins THEATER: Student production focuses on killers of American presidents in a striking manner By Jammie Salagbang Daily Bruin Contributor "Everybody’s got the right to be happy,/Don’t be mad, life’s not as bad as it seems./If you keep your goal in sight/You can climb to […]