FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA
Beth Ellen Ethridge is playing the Fairy Godmother in the “Cinderella” production. (Courtesy of Davis Musical Theatre Company)
Fairfield woman returns to stage for first time in 21 years
At that age, the Fairfield resident considered herself to be extremely “obnoxious.”
Enter singing lessons and musical theater, which carried her through high school and college at the University of California, Irvine.
She went on to do musical theater in Southern California, in productions such as “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Chicago,” to name a few.
“When I got on stage, I found my home,” she said. “I could transport myself and funnel all my energy in the right direction. It was very relaxing for me.”
A Peek At All The US Presidents On The Dance Floor A Peek At All The US Presidents On The Dance Floor While dancing doesn t make or break a presidency, it can be quite useful - and it probably helped decide at least one election.
George W. Bush at one of his inaugural balls in 2001.
George Washington could really cut a rug. Abraham Lincoln absolutely could not.
While dancing doesn t make or break a presidency, it can be quite useful - and it probably helped decide at least one election.
The most visible display of presidential happy feet nowadays occurs at inaugural balls, and President Biden didn t have any of those.
Not all presidents dance skills are created equal
Bonnie Berkowitz and Joanne Lee, The Washington Post
Jan. 21, 2021
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1of5The first couple s dance at Barack Obama s 2009 inauguration was iconic, but it would be much goofier dances that Michelle Obama would embrace in her eight years as first lady. She really encouraged that kind of fun behavior in young kids, in particular, because she became one of them when she did that, said Anita McBride of American University s First Ladies Initiative.Washington Post photo by Richard A. LipskiShow MoreShow Less
2of5Bill Clinton danced at his inaugural balls but took every chance he could to jump in with the band, such as at the Arkansas ball in 1993.Rich LipskiShow MoreShow Less
Tragic Details About Comedy Legend Ernie Kovacs Shout Factory TV
By William J. Wright/Dec. 10, 2020 10:56 am EDT
During television s celebrated golden age, Ernie Kovacs was to comedy what Rod Serling was to drama. Although his name may not be as familiar as 1950s legends such as Lucille Ball, Sid Caesar, or Jackie Gleason, Ernie Kovacs impact is immeasurable, if not largely unsung. His quirky sensibilities and penchant for absurdity have influenced generations of comics ranging from Great Britain s legendary Monty Python troupe to talk show giant David Letterman. Kovacs, with his lightning fast wit and spontaneity, revolutionized comedy for television, stripping it of its vaudeville roots and re-inventing it for a new medium and a new generation.