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Summer NtbrosKan July X 10 3 Itview continued from page 2 and style over the familiarity of a well known song, and her duet with Smith of "You Must Meet My Wife" was one of the show's comedic highlights. Patricia Raun turned in one of open ing night's most engaging performances as Petra, the vital, lusty maid. Deanna Mumgaard gives a notable portrayal of Charlotte, the long-suffering wife of Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, a philand ering dragoon, played to the hilt by Cary Noble. But it is Madame Armfeldt, played with clear-eyed and sharp-tongued di rectness by Kate Burke, who is really in control of the show. Cynical with the wis dom of age and experience, Burke's Madame Armfeldt is only too aware of the foolishness of romance and the tricks fate plays on us. Burke's rendition of "Liaison" is a haunting evocation of the glories of a long-lost, elegant past, performed with impeccable clarity and skill. Beth Asbjomson as Fredrik's hesitant child-wife was vocally adequate, but failed to give the role the sympathetic quality that the show requires. Her gar ish make-up possibly hindered her at tempts at virginal, but teasing, inno cence. Other performances include Amy Mills as Desiree's young daughter, Scott Miller as Henrik, and Mark Waterma in the small but amusing role of Frid, the butler. The orchestra, conducted by Robert Emile, did a remarkable job with Sond heim's exquisite score, although there were some problems with volume mask ing the singers' efforts. The set, designed by Ed Stauffer, is highlighted by an uttterly breathtaking opening set "curtain" made of screens. The rich, art-noveau stained glass effect is visually stunning, but the concept of using the screens to frame each scene was at times obtrusive, and, on opening night, the technical difficulties involved in the many openings and closings tended to di minish the effect. Overall," A Little Night Music" is an outstanding collaborative effort. The A strong cast and fine production help bring the unforgettable music and in sights of "A Little Night Music' to fall theatrical life, and make this pri iuction one not to be missed. "A Little Night Music" cont) ues at Kimball Recital Hall tonight anc Satur day at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m Professor awarded grant Dr. Fred Luthans, professor of man agement at UNL College of Business Ad ministration, has been awarded a three year, $250,000 grant by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, The grant from the navy was given to Luthans to help him develop a system of measuring leadership behavior. Tutone's album has timeless theme By L.R. Bert Parrish Think of what you can do with music. You can dance to music. You can make love with music in the background. You can even listen to music. If you do you will find that almost all popular music concerns itself with relationships be tween men and women. Unfortunately, there are going to be a whole bunch of people this July Fourth who are going to be without the company of the opposite sex. To release frustration, most of these people probably will party listen to loud rock-and-roll music. I suggest along with the beer that you pick up Tommy Tu tone's debut album. Tommy Tutone is power rock coming out of the Los Angeles area, although their sound is more like New Jersey's Southside label, Johnny and the Ashbury Jukes. (They both record for the same label, Columbia.) This is street-wise rock-and-roll, not punk. The production is crisp and has the stark, clean feel of a live recording, without all that annoying screaming. Tommy Tutone consists of Tommy Heath doing lead vocals and guitar Jim Keller on lead guitar, Terry Neils playing bass and Mickey Shine on drums. Almost all of the songs were written by Tommy Heath and Jim Keller. Nebraska Repertory Theater presents The Mousetrap' UNL's Repertory Theater will present "The Mousetrap," Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Studio 12, 329 N. 12th St, It will con tinue Thursday through Saturday, July 10-12, Saturday, July 19, and Monday, July 29, Five additional performances have been scheduled during August. "The Mousetrap," written by Agatha Christie, first opened 28 years ago at the Ambassador's Theatre in London. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Richard Nichols, the play's lighting designer is Bernard Wolff, tech nical director at Kimball Hall, Set and costume designers for the play are Ed and Janice Stauffer, Associate and Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts, re spectively. The cast for "The Mousetrap" in cludes Joi Hoffsomer, Thomas Mitchell, Mark Waterman, Thomas Loughlin, Eu gene Tierney, Deborah Brooks, Cary Noble and Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Kate Burke. Ticket reservations for the play may be made by stopping by the ticket box of fice, 329 N, 12th, or calling 472-2073, The box office is open weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 5 to 8:30 p.m., nights of performance. The album has eleven cuts, most aver aging about three minutes in length. There is a singularity of purpose in the lyrics on this album. Most album lyrics contain various themes. All of Tommy Tutone's songs are about women. That alone might just make it the ultimate south California album. Review "Angel Say No" and "Cheap Date" are the most commercial cuts on the album. Both have received airplay on KFMQ. My own favorite is "Fat Chance." It has the feel of early 1960's hits, with the dominate organ playing basic chordsand sparse guitar work mixed with effective use of breaks and harmony. The lyric content is definitely 1980's, although the theme is ageless. "Well I'll give her my love glance Until she begs for more And then we'll make sweet romance Until we both are sore Lookin' for romance Fat chance. Fat chance." There seem to be two dominate themes involving women here. One is about men who are failing in their rela tionships, as in "Angel Say No". "Angel Hove you You know I love you But what can say You're not really here anymore and I know it." The other is the joy of having a girl who says yes, as in "Girl in the Back Seat". "There's a girl in the back seat Goin down slowly Lookin' for the promised land Doin' the roily polly Monday morning back at school All day long acting cool But though they may be talking this And talkin', talkin. talkin' that You know there's just one thing on their mind." There are a lot of good pop rock al bums out right now. What makes this one a good album to buy is its clean prod uction, the lyrics and the price, $4.99 at Dirt Cheap. And the big incentive is that you hardly ever hear Tommy Tutone on the radio. You will not get sick of hearing it over and over, like Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel. v r tj u ; VVA v tit . 1 V rT"V -NT 1 ' . :f . l 3 -j 55Sl .... i fc. m m iMMMimainmiTi-rw-ii-Tiri'-r'''--' , Staff Photo by Janet Hammer t Kara and Stephen Alexander, 1909 S. 77th St., experiment with Fourth of July sparklers. 0 m iJT RENTAL-03EMTAL-RENTAL Rent air conditioners Rent TVs (color or B & W) and stereos Rent refrigerators, washers, dryers Rent furniture 3 room package-living room, bedroom, dinette $69.95 mo. Kent anything with option to buy FURNITURE, TELEVISION & APPLIANCE 2429 'O' St. 474-3444 Welcome summer students. 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