[ Michael Bowen ]
Bio:

Michael Bowen is a senior writer for The Inlander and a respected local theater critic. He also covers literature, jazz and classical music, and art, among other things. Since 2005, he has authored Stage Thrust, a local theater blog.

Working Girl

Violet, Judy and Doralee are still stuck with that sexist boss. But now they're singing about him. And against him.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The Road to Rochester

Stronger, faster, wittier, emotionaler: Theater's more fun when there are winners and losers.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Holbrook After Eden

Hal Holbrook's a dozen years older than Mark Twain ever was. He’s still laughing at death.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Faithful to the Music

After rescuing orchestras, sustaining music festivals and more, Gunther Schuller deserves some recognition from Spokane.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Clean Up Your Mess

When trust shatters and bank accounts drain away, how do you respond?

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Their Own Private Maine

Frozen, remote, small-town romance? This play could be called Almost, Idaho.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Musical Audibles

“Woodwinds Slot Right, Percussion 25 Blast”: A conductor calls orchestral plays.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011

'The Lover’s Dictionary,' David Levithan

A reference book that you two should read together.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Holy Orders

Jean Hardie as the Mother Superior in Nunsense: a Spokane theatrical institution.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Blonde Justice

Actors from Legally Blonde defend themselves against an arrogant prosecutor.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, February 9, 2011
 
 
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