March 23, 2007

‘300’ slashes, spears theaters


Children exiled into the wilderness to fend for themselves, men who pride themselves on killing others, and a king who is fanatically obsessed with warfare – Welcome to Sparta!
In 480 B.C., 300 Spartans fought against thousands of Persians in the Battle of Thermopylae. 300 chronicles this historic event. King Leonidas, played by Gerald Butler (The Phantom of the Opera), leads 300 men into battle to try to protect his precious Sparta from Persian invaders because he does not want to see his men made into slaves. .... MORE

King Xerxes belts out a thunderous roar as the stubborn and unyielding group of 300 Spartans refused to surrender. As thousands of arrows eclipsed the sun and elephants shook the ground, Persia failed to strike fear in Greek hearts.

From ‘Les Mess’ to ‘Les Miz’

For anyone who plans to attend Alpha Psi Omega’s Do You Hear the People Sing? this weekend, director Michele Danna has a warning: Hold on to your seat.
The junior secondary education and English major has admitted to literally “falling off my chair at rehearsal due to the voices on stage.” ..... MORE

Fratellis carry music from Scotland to States

Although British singers like Lily Allen and Corinne Bailey Rae beat them to the States, a Scottish band named The Fratellis beat the women at the 2007 Brit Awards to win the honor of British Breakthrough Act. Now, The Fratellis’ Costello Music has been released in the good old US of A. ... MORE

Dalton to jam at Cranberry’s for intimate show

It’s not exactly the SEC spring show, but it’ s just enough rock to keep the Lawrenceville campus musically satiated. As his concert in Cranberry’s, slated for Thursday, March 29, approaches, Micah Dalton took some time out of his schedule to share some of his less-than-memorable experiences on tour, as well as what fans can expect from him in the near future. ... MORE

Carrey’s back, ‘23’ times stranger

What does the number 23 mean to you? To some, it is just a number in a series of many.
It is much more than just a number to Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey) in The Number 23. Walter seems to have a good life. ... MORE

Magic of ‘Mary Poppins’ hits Broadway

“Precision, Order and Nothing Less.” That’s what George and Winifred Banks ask for in a nanny. They receive a great surprise when Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. The “practically perfect” nanny has been commemorated in the Broadway musical Mary Poppins, which brings all the magic and music from the original film and book series to life on stage. ... MORE