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**** Chuffed About The Boy Story By: G. H. HARDING   **** Boy George In 1985 With visions of London’s King’s Road circa 1985 in my mind, I witnessed Culture Club’s return to NYC Monday night at The Beacon Theatre and despite some rough patches, really enjoyed it. Formed in 1981, the band comprised Boy George (lead vocals),Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Their second album, Colour by Numbers, sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been certified triple platinum in the UK and quadruple platinum in the US. It was ranked No. 96 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s and is also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The band enjoyed a goldmine of hits, including the songs "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me", "Time (Clock of the Heart)", "I'll Tumble 4 Ya", "Church of the Poison Mind", ...

The Greatest Story Ever Told “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told” hit the stage at The Beacon Theater in New York for eight performances and you have only two days left to catch this wonderful show. The play reveals the unruly side of relationships and exposes the drama of getting married while uncovering the drama that occurs when something totally unexpected happens. It attests to the undeniable power of love and its ability to bring families together, despite disaster and their differences. Written by the late Jack Weinberger, son of television producer and writer Ed Weinberger (“Taxi” & “The Cosby Show”) who is also co-writer and lead producer. “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told” utilizes humor to portray the obstacles found in any relationship and to show the strength of love throughout the times. The all Star cast includes Richard Roundtree (“Shaft” & “Roots”), Anna Maria Horsford (“Amen” & “The Wayans Brothers”), Miguel A. Nunez Jr. (“Sparks” & “Juwanna Mann”), T...