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Taller Than a Dwarf' has pre-Broadway run in Boston at Wilbur Theater

He's the boy that you just can't help but loving. Ever since Matthew Broderick starred as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, he has been America's sweetheart. While Broderick may be most recognized for his roles as a film actor, he began his career on stage at 17 and has received two Tony Awards. Even though he is kept busy by his thriving film career, Broderick still likes to occasionally make a cameo on the Broadway stage. His last jaunt on Broadway was in 1995 when he starred with his sweetie Sarah Jessica Parker in the revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Broderick will be returning to Broadway in Elaine May's comedy Taller Than a Dwarf and will be starring with Parker Posey, the infamous "Queen of the Indies," who will be making her stage debut. Stage and film veteran Alan Arkin will be directing the play, which will have its pre-Broadway run at the Wilbur Theater. Last Thursday, Broderick, Posey, and Arkin gathered together at the Swissotel to give a press conference on Taller Than a Dwarf. They discussed their experiences with the play and the impact that they hope it will have on both Boston and Broadway audiences.



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Where to contra down

To find a venue to dip your toe in the pool of contra dancing, check out this list. It's always a good idea to call in advance, and the approximate price for most nights is $5 to $8.


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Crucial weekend ahead for men's basketball team

With postseason hopes very much in the air, the men's basketball team is set to play two key games this weekend that could determine the squad's future. The 13-4 Jumbos play host to NESCAC rivals Wesleyan tonight (7 p.m.) and Connecticut College tomorrow (3 p.m.).


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NHL All-Stars getting younger

This weekend, the NHL celebrates its five-day mid-season break with the 50th All-Star game, to be held in Toronto. The game returns to the city where the first All-Star match was played in 1947, when league All-Stars played the defending Cup champion Leafs. Although over 100 player alumnae will be in attendance and two Heroes of Hockey games are scheduled as part of the festivities, the nostalgia of the weekend will be superceded by the young talent that is in abundance for Sunday's main event. Gone are recent retirees Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, and in their place are players such as Scott Gomez and Valeri Bure, two of the many players who are making their All-Star debuts but have been making giant contributions to their respective teams all season long.


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The top nine unconventional CD releases of 1999

What do the following pairs have in common: a Scottish soul sister and a techno wizard, a country singer and a cutting edge dance duo, a folk singer, and an Icelandic electronica act? They all released excellent albums in 1999. In a year where pop music became so omnipresent that even boy bands got Grammy nominations, it was easy to forget about the great music being made that didn't necessarily score big with pre-pubescent girls. While, unfortunately, this writer didn't get to hear all the great music this year, (Macy Gray and Moby would likely have made this list) here is a list of nine of the best albums in 1999.



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Women cruise to good finish at the Springfield Invitational

Despite not fielding all its runners this weekend, the women's track team notched many individual successes at the Springfield Invitational Meet. Several runners qualified for postseason meets, with only one meet remaining in the regular season.


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Freedom of religion is at issue

I am writing to express my opinion concerning the decision made to stop the existence of Tufts Christian Fellowship (TCF) as a campus organization. I am a Tufts Alumnus (BSME '78) and am currently a project manager at ABB in Windsor, CT, as well as a very involved member of my church, and an active citizen in my community. I have recommended Tufts University to many of my colleagues, who have chosen to send their children to Tufts. I currently have a niece who is also at Tufts.


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Fiona Apple performs a 'f-in' fabulous' show on Friday

When Fiona Apple first hopped on stage Friday night at the Orpheum, it was immediately clear that this young singer's boundless energy would provide the audience with more than just a routine performance. After a tremendous presentation of "On the Bound" and "To Your Love," two songs from her latest offering, When the Pawn, Apple addressed the crowd and briefly explained that she was going to give us a "fuckin' fabulous show." I couldn't have said it better myself.


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Spring Jazz Show to feature medeski martin & wood

The Concert Board announced yesterday that the acoustic jazz band medeski martin & wood will be playing at the spring jazz show to be held Feb. 13. There will be 600 tickets available for the show, which will be held in Cohen Auditorium.


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Several suspensions rock the sports world

Spring is right around the bend, which means Pedro's fastballs and Big Mac's bombs are not far behind. But as spring training games begin, the stories coming out of Major League Baseball have yet to be related to on-the-field issues. Yesterday, as the crack of the bats became official with the first exhibition games, John Rocker, the controversial Atlanta Braves reliever, made his debut at the team's training facility.


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The Bible is the Christian's Standard

When I first learned of Julie Catalano's decision to leave TCF, I pounded my fist and thought that injustice had been committed. But what is injustice? What is discrimination? Nowadays it seems that injustice and discrimination have become limited to personal interpretations and experiential ideas. We define our morals by means of what we think is fair in our own eyes. I have known the leaders in TCF for two years and I know them to be humble people of integrity and moral conviction. It seemed unlikely to me that any of them would judge Julie as unsuitable for a leadership position because they were being close-minded or homophobic.


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Valentine's Day 'Beyond the Pale'

In less than a week, Valentine's Day will descend upon us like some giant cherry-colored vulture. In years past it used to rile my feathers, either in anticipation (if I had a girlfriend) or indignation (if I didn't). Funny thing is, even "un-begirlfriended" as I am this year, I'm not feeling any bitterness. I think I've just given up and declared myself out of the whole picture.



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Masterminds behind REM help Hang Ups on album

The Hang Ups is a band that is absolutely amazing, has been around for ten years, and has released five records, yet nobody has heard of it. The group, which hails from Minneapolis, has lingered in relative obscurity for most of its career. It is a band on the fringe of the pop scene, and has never really sought the limelight, despite its vast potential. Its sound has been compared to bands such as The Kinks, The Zombie, Big Star, and The Raspberries. Unfortunately, the group members were never able to coordinate their schedules, which prevented them from touring in support of previous albums to build up their profile. Given the band's laid-back attitude and demeanor, it would seem as if it prefers things to be this way. With the release of its new album, Second Story, the band is certainly on its way to achieving a new image and sound, potentially propelling it into the mainstream music scene.


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NHL season winds down as race heats up

The NHL season wraps up on Sunday, and with the playoffs starting just five days from now, it is time to dig up that lucky Tostito bowl, paint those toenails according to team colors and air out the sacred pair of "game socks." Playoff seeding is far from set, however, and these final days of the season will prove to be crucial for both teams on the bubble and those jockeying for top conference seedings.


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Crowe impressive in new film

Ridley Scott's films frequently cause genre confusion. From Blade Runner to Thelma and Louise, Scott's works beg the question, "Are they action flicks that are high in drama, or are they dramas that are high in action? His latest directorial effort, Gladiator, is no exception.


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Virginia band 'Shines' at Karma

Good music, dancing, and a packed crowd of college students is nothing new at Club Karma. This past Wednesday night however, the club-goers were jamming to a different beat. The Pat McGee Band roared into town for its first of two nights at the Boston nightspot. On the 3rd week of the tour debuting its newest CD Shine, the band put out over two hours of great music, both new and old. Defined by fans as "grassroots, acoustic, melodic pop rock," influences from the Allman Brothers and Crosby, Stills, and Nash are not hard to spot.


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Weak field could lead to a wild, wild West regional

Going into Selection Sunday, fans and experts alike knew that the lack of dominant teams in Division I this year was going to have a ripple effect on the brackets. To see how right they were, one needs look no further than the West region.