Page 12 — Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday. July 31. 1987 _ _ Entertainm ent Civic Light Opera (Because of space problems, the TV-radio log and the movies on Home Boa Office will be listed once a month, in the first edition of each month, instead of every week as previously done. It is suggested that it be clipped and saved by those who C a s t o f ‘Kismet’ s p a r k le s refer to it weekly. Movies at area theaters will be listed every week.) The Civic Light Opera Assocla- tion of the Civic Light Opera This is an unforgettable moment. tor and the Orchestra. Then, Movie ratings tlon of Greater Pitt­ season, leaves nothing to the fates Lehew has a magnificent, clear before the final curtain and the The classification for the moral sburgh/Charles Gray. Executive as it continues a season of ex­ American Flyers, A-III voice that embraces each and curtain calls, many start the rush suitability of films are deter­ Manager and General Manager cellence. From the very moment Breathless, O every note and nuance. Comic to the exits which is an affront to mined by the United States - presents "Kismet." David Dreher as Imam Alls the The Bride, A-III relief comes from the crazy perfor­ the performers. It is a sad practice Catholic Conference's Depart­ Cease Fire, A-III hall with the beautiful "Sands of Hajj...................... Walter Charles mance of Ed Dixon as the Wazir over which CLO has no control, ment of Communt-cattons. The Clan o f the Cave Bear, O Time” until star Walter Charles whose antics are a laugh a Lalume Kim Criswell but it does mar an otherwise Club Paradise, A-III as Hajj closes the show with the minute. Movies e t area theaters: Marslnah Diane Fratantont splendid evening. Critters, A-II The Caliph..........Stephen Lehew reprise, “ Kismet” is a spectacle of While the show was written in “Kismet" is an evening of Adventures in Babysitting, A- energy and magic. As an ensem­ Cross Creek, A-II Wazir............................ Ed Dixon 1953, director Jack Allison keen­ mirth, magic and music. Civic in Crossroads, A-III ble. the cast collected for Benjl the Hunted, A-I Jawan...................... Paul Greeno ly pays homage to the original Light Opera has always served The Gods Must Be Crazy, A-II "Kismet” is sheer perfection, a with his crisp direction which Beverly Hills Cop n. O Omar Khayyam.Charles Altman the classics well. This production Hardbodies, O multi-talented cast delighting In gives the show a contemporary Crocodile Dundee, A-II is more than a mere recreation of Haunted Honeymoon, A-II Music and lyrics by Robert giving the show strength and feel. The staging by Don Judge Dragnet. O the original as it offers a "Kism et" The Karate Kid, Part II, A-II Wright and George Forest based vitality. This “Kismet" is not a employs a runway around the or­ Firewalker, A-II that is invigoratlngly fun. A Recommended on the melodies of Alexander classic restored or displayed as a The Fly, O chestra which is used too little to sparkling cast, a lovely score and Looker, A-III Borodin/book by Charles Lederer museum piece, rather, this justify its existence. An added Full Metal Jacket, A-IV a bit of humor all blend into an en- Nothing In Common, A-III and Luther Davis based on the "Kism et” is a classic reborn. problem with the runway is that it Harry and the Hendersons, A- chanted entertainment Recommended play by ISdward Knoblock/set- Walter Charles, who played blocks the view of the first row II experience. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, A tlngs by Kate Edmunds/ltghttng Albln on Broadway in “ La Cage patrons. The settings by Kate Ed­ Innerspace, A-II III by F. Mitchell Dana/Costumes Aux Folles” is supremely confi­ munds, except for the desert en­ Jaws: The Revenge. A-n Theatre notes Salvador, A-IV supplied by A.T. Jones & Sons, dent as Hajj the Poet. He plays campment and the anteroom are La Bamba, A-II Tu ff Turf, O Inc., Baltimore/choreography by Hajj as if he were bom for the role. superb, both functional and Lady and the Tramp, A-I While Don Brockett is recover­ A View to a Kill, O J. Randall Huglll/stage manager He is spunky and comical, a beautiful utilizing the entire stage ing from surgery for a detached Personal Services, O Violets are Blue, O Don Judge/directed by Jack mischievous little character who area. As usual, the musical direc­ Platoon, A-IV retina, "Vintage Brockett and War Games, A-II Allison/at Heinz Hall through has a knack for getting in and out Poltergeist II: The Other Side, tion by Bruce Coyle enhances the Barbara" will be replaced by the Zelig, A-II August 2. of trouble. It is evident that action and reverences the classic highly successful, “ Forbidden Pit­ A-II Charles is having a great deal of score. Predator, A-III tsburgh ’87" at the Green Tree • A-I, General Patronage. By Fr. PETER HORTON fun throughout the show. His per­ Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds “ Kismet” also boasts the fine Marriott. The acclaimed "Vin­ • A-II, Adults and formance is nothing less than In Paradise, A-III choreography of J. Randall tage" show will return August 6. Adolescents. A day in Baghdad is more than sensational. Robocop, O Huglll. The show has a number of The CLO success story added • A-III, Adults. a 24-hour period. A day In With a performance that recalls great dance numbers Including another important chapter last Roxanne, A-III Baghdad Is more like a series of Gwen Verdon, Kim Criswell is a the hilarious dance of the Ababu week with its exceptional produc­ Running Scared, O • A-IV, Adults With reserva endless coincidences or miracles stunning Lalume. She combines princesses and the gymnastic tion of “ 1776" which boasted The Secret o f My Success, O tions. An A-IV classification depending on who is doing the comedy, dance and voice in the dances of the Princess Zubbediya another fine cast. The CLO also Short Circuit, A-I designates certain films that, naming of events. In the course of first act with her "Not Since and the Princess Samaris. This is became a founding member of the Snow White and the Seven while not morally offensive in one day in Baghdad, a nameless Nineveh.” The familiar "Baubles, what dancing is all about and it is National Alliance of Musical Dwarfs, A-I themselves, require caution beggar can become Hajj the poet, Bangles and Beads" allows Diane evident in each and every Theater producers, an organiza­ Solar babies, A-II and some analysis and explana­ unite a father and son, marry his Fratantonl to sparkle as Mar- number. The dancing is always tion committed to producing Spaceballs. A-III tion as a protection against daughter off to the Caliph, wipe sinah. but it is only the beginning energetic, fresh and exciting. quality musical theater around Star Trek IV: The Voyage wrong interpretations and false out a Wazir, marry the woman of of her magical performance. One major problem has nothing the country as well as mounting Home. A-II conclusions. his dreams and rise from rags to When she teams with Stephen to do with the production at all, it The Untouchables. A-III new musical productions. This is • Morally Offensive riches. How can he do this, one Lehew as the Caliph to sing has to deal with the audience. For another feather in CLO’s cap and The Witches of Eastwick, O The word "Recommended may ask. It’s simple. It’s Kismet "Stranger in Paradise," the some reason, CLO audiences tend another reason why CLO is M ovies on Home Box O ffice in appears after the title of those or fate. famous love song from act one, to talk throughout the Overture, becoming a leading regional August: films that merit such “ Kismet," the fourth produc­ the couple bring down the house. which is an insult to the Conduc­ theater. Absolute Beginners. A-III designation. Local TV , radio Tuned in TELEVISION PROGRAMS SUNDAY C h a n n e l 1 1 Mass for shut-ins 6 a .m . C h a n n e l 4 Directions 6:30 a.m. C h a n n e l 2 Insight 6:30 a.m. ^¡j^j^Shouldn’t they be cal\ed sightings, too? C h a n n e l 4 Real-to-Reel 8 :3 0 a .m . C h a n n e l 2 3 M a ss 8 :3 0 a .m . (Pittsburgh Cable) C h a n n e l 3 M a ss 9 a.m. (dally, 8 a .m .) (Armstrong Cable) (1st of 2 columns on congres­ We’re in the middle of the con­ "When you can't cover the Everyone manipulates the C h a n n e l 9 Mass for Shut-Ins 9 a .m . & 5 p .m . sional hearings) gressional hearings about news," I saidtin my best wise-dad media to his and her advantage. (Pittsburgh cable) (also Frl., 5 p .m . Sat. 9 p.m. & 5 p .m .) Irangate and we're headed for tone, “ cover the coverage." Take a real-life example for the C h a n n e l 9 "Olory of God" 10:30 a.m. (also Tues. By JAMES BREIG Senate hearings on Robert Bork, Whose fault is it that some of us Irangate sightings.