A celebration of high hopes Nov 16, 2009
Harvey Fierstein, who has played the role on Broadway, will take his place. This national run of Fiddler was already billed as the 74-year-old Topol s farewell tour. (Boston Globe)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
In October 1990, the openly gay actor Harvey Fierstein appeared in a fondly remembered episode playing Homer's personal assistant, Karl. Watching this episode today, you see how deftly the writing and directing were able to incorporate the theme of implicit homosexuality. (Salon)
Susan Anton opens Follies 19th season Oct 30, 2009
She received a Golden Globe nomination as best new female star for the film, Goldengirl, and co-starred in the Las Vegas production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray, opposite Harvey Fierstein. Earlier sightings included a hitch as the provocative centerpiece in quirky ads for Muriel s Cigar, but it s on center stage that Susan Ellen Anton has the greatest impact on Follies patrons, where she guest stars through Dec. 31. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Good Company Players presents 'Hairspray' Sep 25, 2009
There's a hint of Harvey Fierstein there, of course, but what I like so much about Ruth's portrayal is how straight he plays the role (so to speak): no flouncing, no vocal tricks, no mugging. He manages to carve out his own indelible interpretation that (at least in my case) made me for a moment at least forget about the casting gimmick and think of him as a mom. (Fresno Bee)
* FILM REVIEW: Lessons learned from history Sep 18, 2009
The well-executed film is fun to watch, adorned with witty opinions from gay and straight celebrities alike, including Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Sarandon, Tony Curtis and Harvey Fierstein. One highlight is writer Gore Vidals hilarious account of his introduction of the gay character Masala in the 1959 epic movie Ben Hur. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Meet the Turnblads of Rocka's 'Hairspray' Sep 15, 2009
That tradition of an actor in drag continued in the Broadway show with Harvey Fierstein, and in the recent movie version with John Travolta. Now it's Good Company Players veteran Richard Ruth's turn to dazzle in this leading role, along with another GCP veteran, Steve Pepper, as Wilbur. (Fresno Bee)
Estate planning Jun 6, 2009
Said U.S. actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein: Never be bullied into silence. Accept no one s definition of your life. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 31-June 6 May 29, 2009
Quinn, Medicine Woman") is 35. Bassist P-Nut of 311 is 35. Actress Navi Rawat ("Numb3rs") is 32. Actress Liza Weil ("Gilmore Girls") is 32. Bassist Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy is 30. Guitarist Seb Lefebvre of Simple Plan is 28. June 6: Singer-songwriter Gary "US" Bonds is 70. Country singer Joe Stampley is 66. Actor Robert Englund (Freddie Krueger) is 60. Singer Dwight Twilley is 58. Playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein is 55. Actress-comedian Sandra Bernhard is 54. Actress Amanda Pays is 50. Record... (KIRO TV, WA)
US drama awards for Billy musical May 18, 2009
Jane Fonda, Jim Dale and John Lithgow were among the presenters at Sunday's ceremony in New York, which was hosted by Harvey Fierstein. The 54th annual awards were given by theatre critics and writers to Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Two Former 'Friends' Stars Now Playing Second Fiddle to 'High School Musical' Actors Apr 2, 2009
There were lots of stars Rosie O Donnell and Kelli O Donnell, Audra McDonald, Blythe Danner, Tim Robbins, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kodb, Diane von Furstenberg, Harvey Fierstein, Phoebe Snow, Martha Plimpton, Linda Eder, Melba Moore, Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel. Not bad for a Tuesday night. (Fox News)
Theaters explore love with 'Real Thing,' 'Cage aux Folles' Feb 14, 2009
A cast of 20 professional actors will perform the Tony Award-winning musical written by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman. Based on Jean Poiret's 1973 French play and subsequent 1978 French/Italian movie, the musical revolves around a gay couple -- Georges and Albin. (Florida Today)
