Simone Kirchner News Today

You often hear the platitude that “The best things in life are free.” When it comes to this year’s free theater production of “Head Over Heels” at Park Playhouse in Washington Park in Albany - you can believe it. It’s a joyous romp that is marvelously performed, to the point that the ensemble should share equal billing with the lead performers.

Hristoph Carnier is to continue in his role as president of German travel management association VDR. Carnier, who has been VDR president for three years, will stay in post following a vote at the association’s annual general meeting in Cologne on Tuesday (3 May). Meanwhile Inge Pirner has been re-elected as VDR’s vice-president.

COHOES, N.Y. — When asked why “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” has remained popular for 25 years, Michael LoPorto, the director of the comic-musical revue that opens at Cohoes Music Hall tomorrow night, laughs and answers, “It has no subtext.” During our telephone interview, he explained that the show, produced by Playhouse Stage, is pure fun as it charts the frustrations of people struggling to learn about love. There are about 20 scenes, almost all with m...