*FRESH FROM SWEDEN, MAY 2005

August Strindberg's Miss Julie at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Strindberg’s classic psycho-sexual drama about the unstable daughter of a count and his ambitious and virile footman is given a new adaptation by renowned playwright Craig Lucas.

Written in 1888, Miss Julie remains one of the foremost naturalistic dramas of all time. It was a groundbreaking work that heralded a new era in modern theater, as Strindberg advocated a lack of intermissions, the use of real props and natural light. Today, over 100 years later, the play still has major relevance and emotional impact.
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Children's Theater at Swedish Cottage in Central Park

The Marionette Theatre at Swedish Cottage presents a musical retelling of the traditional fairytales The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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Mando Diao on U.S. Tour

The Swedish mod-influenced indie rockers Mando Diao are on a U.S. tour following the release of their new album Hurricane Bar on Mute Records.
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Swedish Music Sampler CD Giveaway

The brand new CD compilation Made in Sweden offers an exciting slice of the current Swedish music scene, including tracks from a number of artists who have recently rocked U.S. stages as part of the annual ExMS Swedish Music Showcase.
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Strindberg's Miss Julie at Rattlestick Theater

Children's Theater at Swedish Cottage

Mando Diao on U.S. Tour

Swedish Music Sampler CD Giveaway


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