What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.
A giant of a man in height and strength, Edward Heppenstall invented his own modus operandi of 'trotting executions' by hanging and strangling his victims over his shoulder as he walked-hence his nickname "The Walking Gallows."
FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Joseph Hardy III, founder of the 84 Lumber chain of building materials stores and developer of the Nemacolin resort, has died. He was 100.