Carolyn Lamberson

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A&E >  Music

‘Chasing the muse’: Krist Novoselic and Giants in the Trees are at the Bartlett on Wednesday

Thu., Aug. 15, 2019

Giants in the Trees is certainly more low-key. They play small clubs – places like the Big Dipper, where they stopped in 2017, and the Bartlett, where they’ll play in support of their second album, the simply-titled “Volume 2.”

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Northwest Passages Book Club celebrates Summer Stories with event Wednesday

Sun., Aug. 11, 2019

When The Spokesman- Review began the Summer Stories series in 2014, the idea was to celebrate Spokane-area authors and give readers some new and interesting things to read in the paper.

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Review: Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre serves up a cuppa ‘Smokey Joe’

Fri., Aug. 9, 2019

When it came to popular music in the 1950s, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were among the most successful writers around. The duo scored 70 chart hits in their long career but were prolific in the ’50s when they wrote or co-wrote hits for the Coasters, Elvis Presley, the Drifters, Ben E. King and Big Mama Thornton, among others. “Jailhouse Rock”? “Charlie Brown”? “On Broadway”? “Stand By Me”? All written or co-written by Lieber and Stoller.

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A&E >  Stage

Review: ‘Les Misérables’ at the FICA tells a story that still rings true

Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

“Les Misérables,” based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel, dives into big themes – crime and justice, love and forgiveness, life and death. The beloved musical, now playing in Spokane as part of STCU’s Best of Broadway series, gets at these themes through the story of one man, Jean Valjean.

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Dreaming a dream as national tour of ‘Les Miserables’ begins Tuesday at the FICA

Thu., Aug. 1, 2019

The touring production of the iconic musical lands in Spokane on Tuesday for an eight-show run.

A&E >  Music

Sounding the Alarm: Mike Peters and band continue to bring urgency and optimism to audiences

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 1, 2019

The Welsh rock band, which found moderate success in the U.S. and U.K. in the 1980s, is proof that staying true to yourself pays off in the long haul.

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Summer Guide: Hit the road for summer fun

Sat., June 22, 2019

It’s summer. You have the day off. The open road calls you. But where to go?

A&E >  Stage

Review: CdA cast brings beauty and joy to ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Fri., June 14, 2019

The story of “Beauty and the Beast,” despite the singing candlestick and dancing teapot, belongs to the main characters, Belle, the beast and Gaston.

A&E >  Stage

Bing Crosby Theater brings Broadway and the West End to West Sprague

Thu., June 13, 2019

Since 2014, theater fans have been able to see such theater luminaries as Kenneth Branagh, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson and others performing acclaimed works without having to board a single airplane through the Bing’s Stage to Screen series.

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Broadway Notes: Spokane’s Kendal Hartse lands spot in first national tour of Tony-winning ‘The Band’s Visit’

Sun., June 9, 2019

Max Kumangai is jumping from ‘Waitress’ to ‘Jagged Little Pill’ on Broadway, and Sophia Anne Caruso is collecting accolades for ‘Beetlejuice’

A&E >  Books

Robots, basketball and blending in: Simeon Mills’ new novel ‘The Obsoletes’ looks at acceptance and coming of age through an unusual prism

Sun., May 19, 2019

Simeon Mills, a teacher at Garry Middle School in Spokane, will celebrate the release of his book Tuesday with fellow Montana MFA graduate Rob Schlegel.

A&E >  Movies

After ‘Khan,’ William Shatner regales Spokane audience with stories and wit

UPDATED: Sat., May 18, 2019

After the end credits of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” rolled, William Shatner strolled out on stage. The hourlong discussion that followed, which included some questions from the audience, was at times meandering. But it reinforced for those assembled that Shatner is at his core an entertainer.

A&E >  Movies

William Shatner beams into Spokane for a screening of ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’

Thu., May 16, 2019

“Wrath of Khan” was a critical and commercial success, earning nearly $100 million worldwide and helping revitalize the “Star Trek” brand.

A&E >  Music

Concert review: Colin Hay displays songwriting skills at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Tue., May 14, 2019

There are two things to know about Colin Hay. First, his voice sounds just as it did all those years ago on those Men at Work albums you listened to to death in the early 1980s.

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The Art of Garfunkel: Iconic performer, coming to the Fox next week, is happy to still be singing

Thu., May 9, 2019

This current show Garfunkel calls “old mannish” in the best sense of the word. “What I mean is I’m not avid. I’m not trying to get on the charts. I’m not trying to do anything. I’m opening myself up for people’s curiosity,” he said. “You know when Simon and Garfunkel hit it big, it was really big. It’s fun to open up about all this stuff and be candid and down to earth. So that’s very much a part of this presentation.”

A&E >  Seven

Theater review: ‘School’ rocks the jump from screen to stage

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2019

The Broadway musical, now in Spokane on its first national tour, is upbeat, quickly paced, heartfelt and very well performed. And while it follows the narrative beats of the source material, it differs just enough to keep things interesting and add some depth of character.

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Man (still) at work: Colin Hay mixes solo work and hits from the ’80s in his sets

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2019

Colin Hay mixes solo work and hits from the ’80s in his sets. He’s also bringing his touring family – including his wife – to Northern Quest on Saturday.

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From Spokane to Hades: For Spokane-born Patrick Page, a trip to ‘Hadestown’ is worth the journey

UPDATED: Sun., May 5, 2019

The Tony-nominated actor grew up wanting to be just like his dad, Robert, who taught drama at the former Holy Names College and Eastern Washington State College.

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Class is in session: ‘School of Rock’ makes its way to the FICA on Wednesday

Thu., May 2, 2019

The touring Broadway musical, based on hit 2003 movie starring Jack Black, features kid actors doing their own rocking out.

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Spokane-born Patrick Page earns a Tony nomination for ‘Hadestown’

UPDATED: Tue., April 30, 2019

The new musical, a retelling of the Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice, leads all shows with 14 nominations, including four acting nods.

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Spokane on Broadway: For Max Kumangai, there’s comfort in family with ‘Waitress’

Sun., April 28, 2019

NEW YORK – It was his dad who instilled in him a love of acting. And for Max Kumangai, that love has turned into a profession.

News >  Further Review

Further Review: A superhero movie viewer’s No. 1 problem

Fri., April 26, 2019

The good news: The latest installment in the popular Marvel Comics Cinematic Universe opens today: “Avengers: Endgame.” The bad news: It’s long—very long. Which could pose a problem to those of us who do not have superpowered bladders.

A&E >  Music

Musical sampler: Pink Martini returns to Spokane’s Fox theater, and the conga line forms at the back

Thu., April 25, 2019

Portland’s funky and jazzy “little orchestra” has a soft spot for Spokane.

News >  Further Review

Further Review: On Broadway

Sun., April 21, 2019

Spokane is about 3,000 miles away from Broadway, the world-renowned theater district in the heart of Manhattan. But that hasn’t meant that local performers have found steady work and success on the “Great White Way.” Here are a few of the talented writers, producers and actors from throughout the Inland Northwest who have had their theater dreams come true.

A&E >  Stage

It’s showtime! Sophia Anne Caruso brings ‘Beetlejuice’ to Broadway

Sun., April 21, 2019

As a child in Spokane, Sophia Anne Caruso dreamed of being a leading lady in a Broadway musical. Now 17, and with “Beetlejuice” set to open this week, her dream is about to come true.