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'Dr. Dolittle' Reimagined for Musical Tour

A fresh musical stage version of the Dr. Dolittle stories is on a U.S. tour. Mark Nootbaar of NPR station WDUQ says this version may be the closest yet to the vision of Hugh Lofting, creator of the veterinarian who talks to the animals.

'Dr. Dolittle' Reimagined for Musical Tour

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Arts & Life

Novelty Reigns on Ethel Merman Revival CD

A compilation of Ethel Merman recordings from the '50s, The World is Your Balloon, collects songs she recorded for Decca Records. Few are songs Merman herself made famous.

Novelty Reigns on Ethel Merman Revival CD

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New York's Public Theater Marks 50 Years

New York is celebrating 50 years of the Public Theater. What Joe Papp started in a church basement on the Lower East Side became one of the most important theater companies in the world.

New York's Public Theater Marks 50 Years

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Arts & Life

Dick Cavett Relives His Rock Era

Dick Cavett's late-night show, launched on ABC in 1969, showcased a who's who of musicians of the day, among them Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. A DVD series was released this week.

Dick Cavett Relives His Rock Era

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Williamstown, Setting the Stage for Drama's Future

Williamstown Theatre Festival in western Massachusetts offers a summer program that has been called "theater boot camp." British-trained actor Roger Rees is the company's new artistic director.

Williamstown, Setting the Stage for Drama's Future

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As Events Turn, Muslims Fret Over Media Roles

For decades, Hollywood's villians have reflected the political climate, from Nazi soldiers in World War II to Russian spies during the Cold War. In recent years, the Muslim terrorist has become a common bad guy. Some Muslims worry that their image in the media is affecting how they are perceived in the real world. From member station KQED, Alex Cohen reports.

As Events Turn, Muslims Fret Over Media Roles

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Mimes 'Move On' at French Festival

The great Marcel Marceau is still performing his classic routines, but the art of mime has changed radically over the years. There's no better place to see it than at the International Mime Festival in Perigueux, France.

Mimes 'Move On' at French Festival

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Detroit Students Sing Their Way to College

Can voice lessons help a kid get to college?Less than half of Detroit's high school students graduate, but more than 95 percent of kids who perform with the Mosaic Youth Theatre end up in college.

Detroit Students Sing Their Way to College

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Obituaries

Hildegarde: 'Incomparable' Queen of the Cabaret

The international cabaret star Hildegarde has died at 99. She sold hundreds of thousands of recordings at the height of her career. And she paved the way for musical artists who needed but one name.

Hildegarde: 'Incomparable' Queen of the Cabaret

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The Cackle Sisters, Yodeling Queens

Carolyn and Mary Jane DeZurik grew up on a Minnesota farm, but they rose to musical fame in the 1930s. Their special talents included yodeling and imitations of birds and barnyard animals. Their story is told again by writer John Biguenet in the music issue of Oxford American magazine.

The Cackle Sisters, Yodeling Queens

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Author Interviews

Martin Moran Tackles Abuse in 'The Tricky Part'

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Author and actor Martin Moran's new memoir is The Tricky Part: One Boy's Fall from Trespass into Grace. As a boy, he was sexually abused by a male counselor at a Catholic boys' camp. Nearly 30 years later, Moran went to see the man again at a convalescent home.

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Music

Suit Blocks New 'Doors' Tour

Two surviving members of the 1960s band The Doors were successfully blocked Friday in a Los Angeles court by a third surviving member from touring as "The Doors of the 21st Century." We hear from Kerry Humphries of Orem, Utah, who runs the Web site thedoors.com.

Suit Blocks New 'Doors' Tour

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