The executive director of the Paramount and State Theatres here in Austin has started a new blog, and I think it’s destined to be a smashing success (disclosure: the Austin Theatre Alliance is one of my clients).
Ken Stein is a popular, well-known guy. His curtain speeches are a hit with crowds ranging from the tweens and 20-somethings seeing Altar Boyz to the older crowds for classic musicals like Carousel (I’ll be there this weekend).
As a blogger, Ken is conversational and funny, just like he is in person. His stories about what the Kodo Drummers wrote on the wall backstage at the Paramount, Kathy Griffin’s response to Dan Rather’s famous “Courage” sign-off, and Patrick Cassidy’s insistence that he’s NOT gay (like anyone cares) are fun to read. Ken’s having fun, and posting often, and I predict that he’ll draw readers from around the world to “Offstage with Ken Stein.” Check it out.
June 20th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
Brenda, thanks for letting us know that Ken’s new blog has launched. I’ll have to check it out!
June 20th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
‘Writing on the wall…’ is really interesting. Gives you a glimpse backstage.
June 21st, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Thank you for bringing Ken’s blog to our attention. I’ve checked it out and it is great. I love having culture in our city.
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm
all age groups will find Altar Boyz enjoyable