MARCH 28, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Broadway Meets Monty Python's Legacy. Impact: If Monty Python hadn't made a mockery of the Knights of the Round Table, perhaps modern musical theater would be filled with serious adaptations of Shakespeare instead. Can you imagine a tragic rendition of 'Hamlet: The Musical'? Oh wait, that exists too. Thank you, butterfly effect.. Fact: Did you know that 'Spamalot' won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005? Clearly, the Academy was in a silly mood that year..
• Headline: Congress Reconsiders End-of-Life Legislation. Impact: The Terri Schiavo case opened the floodgates for endless debates on life and death, leading to a world where every family dinner could potentially turn into a legal battle over mashed potatoes and end-of-life decisions. Thanks, Terri!. Fact: Ironically, the case led to more discussions about living wills than ever before. Because nothing says 'family bonding' like discussing whether you'd prefer a veggie burger or a steak in your final moments..
• Headline: Interracial Triangle at Odds With Truth. Impact: This play encapsulated the complexities of interracial relationships, which means in some alternate timeline, discussions about race relations are as casual as a coffee break at the office. Spoiler: we’re still waiting for that timeline.. Fact: Neil LaBute's work often challenges societal norms, which makes you wonder if he's just trying to be edgy or if he genuinely believes we need more uncomfortable conversations at dinner parties..