In 1999 we had a passing Lou Reed reference to Dorothy Parker. Thanks to eagle-eye Wes, we got a tip to another and better quote from the rock icon today, from an old interview with music journalist Bruce Pollock from the June 1985 issue of Guitar magazine: And then we talked about prose. “Dorothy Parker…
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Video Killed the Poetry Star
In our August e-newsletter (which has returned after a 7-month hiatus) this month, I included a video clip, on a whim, that I found charming. This is what I wrote: “Poem of the Month: This month, we have two: Unfortunate Coincidence and Theory. However, instead of reprinting them here (because you should own Complete Poems…
Brazil Nightclub Salutes Parker Reputation
I just finished writing about a Dorothy Parker play in the Netherlands, when I was alerted to more international Parker news. This time it’s on the other side of the globe, in Brazil. It seems that the hottest new nightclub/disco is called Dorothy Parker, and caters to the upscale crowd in Sao Paulo. An English-language…
Parker Translates to Dutch in New Play
The Dorothy Parker Society is always thrilled to hear about foreign translations of her work, because it continues to show the universal appeal of her words. In the past few years Mrs. Parker’s work has been presented in Portuguese, French, German and Russian. There have been English-language adaptations of her work put into productions recently…
Old Hollywood at Wit’s End Party Feb. 26
It is time for another party with our friends at Wit’s End. The Jazz Age Craze is calling all flappers and gents! Flute Midtown 205 West 54th St Saturday, February 26 at 7:00pm-Midnight It’s that time of year again- it’s the Wit’s End 2nd anniversary party! Join us in celebrating the beginning of our third…
Teaneck Staged Reading Unites Parker & Kaufman Onstage
A press release came in today announcing a staged reading that will unite two frenemies onstage. Mrs. Parker and George S.K. is on the way. The info on what looks like a fun show to catch: New Jersey audiences will get a rare glimpse into the inner workings of theater with the world premiere of…