Today, I have a treat in that Michael Mitnick, playwright, screenwriter, and magic enthusiast, has graciously agreed to participate in today’s post. On the stage, Michael has written such productions as “Fly By Night,” “Spacebar,” and “Sex Lives of Our Parents. ” For the movies, Michael has written “The Giver,” “The Current War,” as well…
Month: February 2024
Chita Rivera (1933-2024)
Right up against the 24th anniversary of Doug’s passing this week, I wanted to acknowledge the recent death of theater titan, Chita Rivera. While, “Merlin” may have been a footnote in Rivera’s illustrious career. It is a production she still spoke about fondly, and, of course, her time with Doug. As the evil Queen, Rivera…
Buffalo Courier Express Focus: 4/30/1978
The article featured below was sent to me by Ken McCreedy. Thanks Ken. The article covers many things, but has a nice anecdote of Doug’s journeys to Buffalo as a youth where he would buy illusions at Gene Gordon’s shop on Franklin Street. It’s a nice snapshot of Doug’s life as a 31 year old…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 