– The Chicago production of “Wicked” gets a new Glinda on Tuesday night. Erin Mackey, who has been understudying the role for several months, moves up to the starring slot of the good witch with the blond locks, replacing Stacie Morgain Lewis, who is returning to New York. Kristy Cates continues as Elphaba, Glinda’s misunderstood counterpart.
– Brian May traded rock ‘n’ roll for the big bang as he launched a book about the origins of the universe. May, who abandoned doctoral studies in astronomy to play guitar with ’70s rock legends Queen, has returned to his first love as a co-author of the book “Bang! The Complete History of the Universe,” which was launched Monday in London. The book was co-written with Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott, presenters of the BBC astronomy program “The Sky at Night.”
– Watching Conan O’Brien’s “Late Night” on Halloween may be a scary proposition–the entire episode will be in “skelevision.” The Oct. 31 edition will be a rerun of a show last May, with all featured performers appearing as skeleton puppets, NBC announced Monday. The episode featured Larry King, “House” co-star Omar Epps and pole dancing workout instructor Sheila Kelley.
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The Personals page was compiled by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune news services and staff reports.
