Newsies The Musical – Development and Writing Process with Steve Fickinger

Disney Theatrical Productions Vice President of Theatrical Licensing Steve Fickinger - Photo Credit: TIME

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Steve Fickinger, VP of Creative Development and Licensing for NEWSIES on Broadway, the man responsible for getting “Newsies The Musical” to the stage.  He’s the same man behind the brilliance of many of Disney’s Broadway shows. A handsome man with an easy smile, Fickinger’s passion for his [...]

Slideshow: Seattle January Snow and Ice Storm Pictorial Recap

Humming Bird feeds during snow and ice storm in Seattle January 2012

I posted some photos earlier this week (Seattle Ice Storm Photos Plus 24 Hours of Peace and Quiet), but I promised more so here they are.   There isn’t any music on this slideshow because 50% of you love them with music, the other half doesn’t, so I left it out this time.  I wish [...]

Seattle Ice Storm Photos Plus 24 Hours of Peace and Quiet

Seattle Ice Storm Photos - branches encased in ice

Photos from the Seattle January 2012 Ice & Snow Storm Who knew when I wrote my last post about loving snow days, it would be the last thing I did on the Internet for 24 hours or so.  I’m not completely sure when our power went out, but I do know I didn’t really miss [...]

Snow Days Are My Favorite Kind of Days Here in Washington

Jewel wishing she had 4-wheel drive for the snow

No doubt you’ve heard that Western Washington is in the midst of a winter storm. Of course, if you live anywhere else in the country I’m certain your newscasters are having a chuckle at our expense with our “Snowmageddon 2012,” as some have dubbed it.  Still, laugh all you want at us, but snow is [...]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 3D – Limited Release Theater and Home Version

Beauty and the Beast 3D Movie Poster

Disney’s classic tale, Beauty and the Beast 3D, will be in theaters for the first time ever beginning January 13, 2012.  This limited engagement will give you a chance to see this phenomenal film in a new way.   I love 3D and saw this film in the theater when I attended a sneak preview last month [...]