How do you measure the formation of a phenomenon?

Celeste Holm, a theatre and film actress who, through a small but select collection of indelible mid-20th century stage and cinema performances, achieved the somewhat legendary status in show business circles, died at her apartment in New York City on July 15. She was 95.

Charlotte d'Amboise, James D. Stern, Adam Del Deo, Jason Tam and Kay Cole discuss "Every Little Step," the A Chorus Line documentary. Plus, a chat with "reasons to be pretty" actor Steven Pasquale.

Charlotte d'Amboise, James D. Stern, Adam Del Deo, Jason Tam and Kay Cole discuss "Every Little Step," the A Chorus Line documentary. Plus, a chat with "reasons to be pretty" actor Steven Pasquale.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

Here are three "Leading Men" who March to the sound of their own drummers … and accompanists: Euan Morton ("NewClear"), Jarrod Emick (Ring of Fire) and Colm Reilly (Bein' Green).

Here are three "Leading Men" who March to the sound of their own drummers … and accompanists: Euan Morton ("NewClear"), Jarrod Emick (Ring of Fire) and Colm Reilly (Bein' Green).

This week's column discusses Broadway's newest hit Jersey Boys and Allan Sherman's six-disc set of song parodies, "My Son, The Box."

This week's column discusses Broadway's newest hit Jersey Boys and Allan Sherman's six-disc set of song parodies, "My Son, The Box."

Conductor Ren_ Jacobs and composer John Adams are among the nominated musicians at the 47th Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 13.

Wow, you folks have lots to say about Neil Meron and Craig Zadan. Except for the occasional quibble about a particular title or casting decision, the producing pair seems to have quite a few fans out there. My last column got more responses than anything I’ve written in at least a year. So I’ve included some of the news near the end, but I mostly wanted to feature a few dozen of you guys. In addition to plenty of good casting suggestions, I got a lot of great questions and comments. Most of you confined your comments to the Zadan/Meron properties, but several people also voiced their interest in a “Dreamgirls” movie. (I included a few dissenting votes as well, but like I said, the overall tone was pretty positive.) So this week’s column is essentially yours. Enjoy.

Wow, you folks have lots to say about Neil Meron and Craig Zadan. Except for the occasional quibble about a particular title or casting decision, the producing pair seems to have quite a few fans out there. My last column got more responses than anything I’ve written in at least a year. So I’ve included some of the news near the end, but I mostly wanted to feature a few dozen of you guys. In addition to plenty of good casting suggestions, I got a lot of great questions and comments. Most of you confined your comments to the Zadan/Meron properties, but several people also voiced their interest in a “Dreamgirls” movie. (I included a few dissenting votes as well, but like I said, the overall tone was pretty positive.) So this week’s column is essentially yours. Enjoy.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.