David Ira Goldstein of Arizona Theatre Company hopes to emulate the success of the Linda Ronstadt-Kevin Kline Pirates of Penzance with his revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore . Phoenix Theatre has asked Victoria Holloway to revive the ancient comedy Arsenic and Old Lace . The entry into the producing ranks of the Orpheum Theatre Foundation, with Leonard Nimoy's play Vincent and other attractions, brings to 63 the number of individuals and companies that have announced plans to stage one or more productions in 2000-01. The new season is certainly that. There's every possibility.
Adversity brings out the best in theater companies as well as people.
The hope is that every company ends the new season in the black. One also hopes that artistic directors have learned a lesson. In theater, less can definitely be more. Read Lawson's bio . All rights reserved.