Dorothy Rothschild Parker (1893-1967), American humorist, was known for her biting prose and verse satires. Numerous critics expressed admiration for her unique talent. Born in New Jersey to Scottish-Jewish parents, Dorothy Parker attended Miss Dana's Sc...

There was a time when it seemed that all things bright, clever, or malicious spoken in New York were ascribed to Dorothy Parker. That time was the 1920s, when wit was as plentiful as bathtub gin and, when dispensed by her, just as lethal. "You know," she...

In the 1920s and 1930s Dorothy Parker, the pampered, yet feared, darling of the New York smart set, was the most quotable, quoted, and misquoted person in America. She earned this reputation by creating humorous and satiric verse, writing trenchant and b...

Strauss, Johann II: Waltzes. Willi Boskovsky, the Johann Strauss Orchestra of Vienna. EMI Double Forte 7243 5 74311 2 5 (2-disc set). According to everything I've read about Willi Boskovsky, his orchestras didn't particularly like him as a conductor. From playing violin...

THEBALTIMOREWALTZ ByPaulaVogel Signature Theatre 555West42nd Street 212.244.7529 Waltzing on the bright side, Brokaw's Baltimore dodges the darkness A curtain-warmer-the light cue projected on-stage while the audience comes in-can tell you a lot. As people take their seats for...

In 19th-century Europe, there was scarcely a dull moment.Revolutions, wars and advancements such as rail and steamship travel roiled the Continent.Imperial boundaries were drawn and redrawn.Dance halls overflowed with patrons seeking the latest craze.Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-99) was uniquely suited to his dynamic age. Born...

She may have taken the Miss USA title in 2004, but Shandi Finnessey won't be crowned the winner of "Dancing With the Stars." After ranking in the bottom two last week, Finnessey was eliminated Tuesday from the ABC dance-off.The game show host and former beauty...