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MANHATTAN OTAM and pretty Joan Caulfield, star of screen and television, will head the cast of the highly- Broadway comedy hit, "Butterflies Arc Free," when it bows in the first of three "preview" nights Tuesday at the Hayloft Dinner Theater on the Brownfield Highway. month-long run will mark the first time the comedy has produced in the Lubbock-South Plains area. SMASH HIT Joan Caulfield To Shine At Hayloft Show Time Summer List Is Steady NEW YORK (UPI)-Currcnt theaters and ticket situations: "A Funny Thing Happened on th2 Way to the Forum" Silvers; Lunt-Fontanne; re viva of 1962 musical hit about Roman slave conniving for his freedom; available. "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death" musical about problems blacks in U.S.; available. "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" Grant; Edison; all black musical revue; available.

'Don't Play Us Cheap" Avon Long, Mabel King; Barrymore; comedy with songs about two imps whose graduation assignment is to return to earth to break up a Harlem party; available. "Grew" Lasts "Grease" Bostwick, Carole Demas; BroadhurSt; musical satirizing youth in the 1950s moved to Broadway from off-Broadway house; available. "Jesus Christ Superstar" Jeff Enholt; Hellinger; rock musical dealing with last days of Chirst; available. "Man Of La Mancha" Richard Kiley; Joan Diener; Vivian Beaumont; revival with Tour original leading players ol notable musical combining "Don Quixote" novel and life 01 author Cervantes; capacity. "No, No, Nanette" Keeler; 46th Street; nostalgic revival of Vincent Youmans 1925 musical comedy hit; available.

Are Free," the runaway Broadway hit just released to the nation's performing groups, will have its preview showings Tuesday through Thursday at the Hayloft Dinner Theater with the month-long run starting formally on Friday. The securing of this hit play by the producer, Les Craver, scores a bulls' eye in that it marks the first time that the play has been seen In West Texas under any management ahd is an exclusive "first." Starring in this warm, human comedy about a domineering mother, her son and his girl friend, will be the well known motion picture star remembered for her television series, "My Favorite Husband," Joan Caulfield. Hollywood actor Michael Potter will portray the son, Don Baker, who is trying to gain his independence and is blind, sup ported by Hayloft veteran Elaine Partnow as Jill and John Alton as Ralph. Peacock Directs The production is directed by James Peacock, who brought to the Hayloft stage such hits as "Star Spangled Girl," and the just closed "Any Wednesday." Joan Caulfield began her career as an actress in drama classes and performances in school productions. An enthusiastic member of Columbia drama group, she appeared in many of the plays which drew critical praise.

Friends at the university urged her to try her luck at modeling. A visit to the Harry Conover Agency and she was on her way. Soon she became a favorite with fashion magazines and color photos of her covered every national magazine frequently. Bowed In Musical A try at the Broadway stage found her cast in a small role in George Abbott's musical, "Beat the Band." Impressed, Abbott then ca'st her in the leading role as Corliss Archer in "Kiss and Tell." During her 14 month run on Broadway in this play, she began to receive offers from Hollywood. Signing, with Paramount Pictures her first picture, "Miss Susie Sh gle," made her a star.

She followed with such films as "Blue Skies," "Monsieur Beaucaire, "Dear Ruth" and "Welcome Stranger," produced by Frank RoSs. Retaining her love for the legitimate stage, she has toured in "Voice of the "Dream Girl" and She has appeared in Chicago in I -eductions of "Roar Like a Dove" and "Affairs of State." Made Television She headed her own television series, "My Favorite Husband" in two seasons, 1953 and 1954. She followed with another TV series. "Sally," which ran on NBC in 1957-58. Miss Caulfield toured the nation in I960 in "Love from a Stranger," the celebrated Frank Vosper melodrama.

In 1962 She toured "Cactus Flower" in major stock theaters. In 1971 she loured "Plaza Suite" for the entire summer and fall in various dinner theaters across the country. Miss Caulfield has been a guest artist on almost every important Hollywood comedy and dramatic series on televi sion. Excited About Comedy On her upcoming comedy drama Joan Caulfield is explicit "Just give me 'Butterflies are Free' with Jim Peacock directing and I'd even open in the lobby of the St. Francte Hole (San Francisco)" she exuberantly says.

It was the Hayloft's Jim Peacock who directed Miss Caulfield in her extensive national tour in "Plaza Suite." "Butterflies Are Free" has just closed its lengthy run on the Broadway stage which starred Gloria Swanson, and it has enjoyed high success on national tours with such stars as Myrna Loy in the mother's role. The motion picture version is pending in its national release. Hayloft Dinner Theater din ner is served from p.m. with showtime at 8:30 p.m. Special reduced prices prevail for the three "preview" performances.

Reservations may be made by calling 866-4213. UWS OPENS WITH Brand New Theater To Bow On Broadway Stem By JACK CAVER NEW YORK of two new large Broadway theaters that will be operative in. the fall has booked a tenant. It is the Uris Theater, built into a now skyscraper on Uie Broadway site at 50th Street where the old Capitol movie palace reigned for some 40 years. Its name is that of the construction firm that pul up the building.

The Uris' firsl show is a musical entitled "Up," which may or may not fit the "wonderful" description pinned on it by an obviously optimistic and enthusiastic press agent. Of course, everyone hopes that it is wonderful, for it would be a most unhappy event for a fine new theater to start with a failure. The Uris is described as being the first Broadway theater to be completely automated, what with an hydraulic risking; system, a switchboard that can be pre-set to light a sequence of scenes and mobile stage flooring. It is adaptable to either traditional proscenium or modern thrust usage. Largest In Town The theater, designed by veteran Ralph Alswang, is the largest legitimate playhouse in town, seating 1,900.

The orchestra has 1,280 seals, the balcony, 620. It also houses the new Theater Hall of Fame which will honor notable thespians past and present. Two estaWisfcefi Broadway showmen, James Nederlanclcr find Gerard Ocstreichcr, arc oo- at the new house. The theater is scheduled to begin its career on Nov. 21 with the presentation of "Up." formerly known as "Via Calactpca," which is a love story in 1,000 years from now.

Producers Geore W. George, Barnard S. Straus and Nat Shapiro have signed as the star Raul Julia, currently one of two leading men in the successful "Two Gentlemen of Verona" musical at the St. James. The director is the distinguished Briton, Peter Hall, no stranger here, who will replace Sir Lawrence Olivier as director of the National Theater of England in 1973.

Composer Is Knmvn The composer for "Up" is Gait McDermott, noleil for his scores for the Ions-running "Hair" "Two Gentlemen of Verona." Lyricist and co-author of the libretto is Christopher Gore, unknown to Broadway, and Judith Ross, who has had one play produced here, shares the libretto credit. The building that has the Uris Theater also has the intimate new home of the Circle in the Square organization, the oldest and most successful of the off- Broadway operations. It also opens in tail. The second new large Broadway theater built into a new skyscraper under a relaxed building ordinance is the Astor, appropriately in the office building on the site of the historic Astor hotel in the heart of Times Square. There has been no announcement yet of iU opening date or first tenant.

"Oh! Calcutta!" nude-erotic musical revue- available. 'Sleuth' Is Veteran "Sleuth" Patrick Macnec; Music Box; London mystery hil with trick ending; available. "Sticks and Bones" Snyder, Tom Aldredge; Golden; drama about return of American Winded in Vietnam; available. "Sugar'' Morse, Tony Roberts, Cyril Riychard; Majestic; musical about two musicians posing as girls to hide from vengeful gangsters; available. "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" Carney, Barbara Barie: Neil Simon comedy of couple beset by New York City problems and a financial pinch; near capacity.

"Twigs'" Thompson; Plymouth; four linked plays various aspects of family life with Miss Thompson playing four characters; available. "Two Gentlemen of Verona' Shakespeare festival company; St. James: rowdy musical version of Shakespare's comedy; available. No Broadway openings JuK 23-29. Some popular off-Broadway shows and their theaters.

"The Fantaslicks," Sullivan "Jacques Brel is Alive and well and Living in Paris," Village Gate: "God spell, "Promenade; "That championship Season," Newman: Mercer Arts Center; "Anna Actors Place; "Small Craft Warnings," new; "The Beggar's Opera," McAlpin. DEC. 3-31 El Paso To Hold 17th Art Exhibit El Paso (Special) Sept. 35 has been set as the deadline for receipt of slides and entry fees 'or El Paso's 17th National Sun Carnival art exhibition to be held Dec. 3-Doc.

SI at the El 3 iiso Museum of Art. The jurors' decision, accepted or rejected will be mailed out Oct. 18. Nov. 17 will be the final date for receipt of accepted work 'rom artists.

The Museum shall not accept paintings sent COD or any paintings arriving after Nov. 19. Reception and presentation of awards will be Dec. 3. Paintings may be picked up at the El Paso Museum of Art on Jan.

2, 1973, Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Out of town paintings will be snipped immediately after the show closes at the expense of the artist. Paintings in any medium are eligible. Only original works by living artists, done without supervision and having been com- jleted in tho last two years hiUl be eligible.

The exhibition open only to U.S. citizens re- in the United States or Is Commonwealth. Kntries are limited to three artist. The El Paso of Art reserves the right exclude any entry too fragile "or exhibition or offensive to good taste. Slides should be sent to Cursor of Collections, El Paso Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, El Paso, Texas 79902.

Ambler Misses The Tyrvanter. by Ene Ambter, CAIhcnpum. M.J5.1 A near miss by Eric Ambler more rewarding than success most of his colleagues. This set in the Middle East, where wily businessman gets nvolvcd in a half-mad Arab crrorist's scheme to demolish large chunk of Haifa. My 23, muimiiiia HY GARDNER HAS THE ANSWER: Glad You Asked That! In going through movie book I noticed there was old British fllm titled "Love Story." Its theme was somewhat ilmlUr to totUy'i hit book and movie.

I wonder, Is It coincidence or did Erich Segal abo write the 1M4 film? Gary Wllholm. Phoenix, Arts. Mr. Segal would have to have been a whiz kid to have written the original "Love Story." Since he was only 7 years old at the time. The English film starred Stewart Granger, Margaret Lockwood and Patricia Roc.

I've heard that White House advlier Henry A. Kissinger has been offered an advance payment or for the to book about hit secret meetings with the Chlne.se, Soviet and other world leaders. Anything to thin rumor? Warren St. Louis. There's no doubt that gome day Kissinger will write such a book.

And, guided by. a know-how tax attorney, will become an instant millionaire. But right now he's too busy even to write souvenir postcards. Is It true they're now printing off- color in Chinese lot-tune cookies? Mrs. Glen 3., Oakland.

Yes. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Lotus Fortune Cookies in San Francisco reveals it (and others) are turning out X-rated cookies. They're not nasty insists owner Ed Louie. "They're just adult cookies not intended for the edification of children.

It's just for laughs." That dojf who catches Frisbces on TV commercials does It have to belons: to a union? Naomi Williams, San Antonio. Yes. Mi mi is a member in stood barking of AFTRA. Is It true that Sachii THstrl. llkp Richard Burton, supposedly ninmmcs his leading ladies? Mrs.

Angela Atlantic City, While you can't compile his hits, runs and errors without a score card, there's at least one who couldn't care less. Comments Olivia Newton-John: "Perhaps a lot of older women go for Sacha, but he's not my type of man. Besides he's married." Why does a nice clean-cut young man like Richard Benjamin stoop to play such a filthy character like What did the actor do In his yooth? Mrs. Patricia T. Kent.

Wash. "Actually I hesitated when I was asked to make the movie. But after reari- ini the 'Portnoy' script I had no complaint. Done in good taste, I felt it could be amusing, not tawdry." Benjamin's early career was varied. He jumped from playing in a Joseph Papp Shakespeare Festival production of "Taming of the Shrew" (salary S10 a week) to acting as an NBC Tour guide.

Like an earlier guide, comic Henry Morgan, he got bored and sacked for spicins the real spiel with wisecracks. Morgan's last official act was leading a crowd of sightseers through a door leading to the Ladies' Room! Jack iJemtnon seems to have lost a lot of weight. How? On the Stillnian water diet? Irma. Lerncr, fJK, CLEANED IT Richard Benjamin and Karen Black cleaned, up Warners' movie version of "Portnoy's Complaint." No water for Lemon. "I dropped 15 pounds fast," Jack told Cathy Post.

"Twice a day 1 had a large raw vegetable salad with a dressing of oil and vinegar and lots of garlic. Not only is garlic good for the stomach. It's also a test to find out who your true friends are." Stop a fuss and tell us does fiber- ace lake bis own piano on tour? And has he any gold records? Mrs. George W. Underwood, Indianapolis.

Yes, Five. Liberace usually travels with a collapsible Baldwin piano and candelabra. On special occasions, such as the debut of "The Liberace Show" in England several years ago, the piano table air- freighted his Twenty Grand Baldwin from Cincinnati to London. Covered with the plexiglass top he has custom-made to Pit any grand piano. PERSONAL POSTCARDS.

To Mrs. T. Wright, Jersey City: You're wrong to encourage panhandling, even with a fresh pitch. The youth who accosted you on Broadway asking for "a donation to a drug rehabilitation clinic" was merely collecting for himseil. His plaintive, "You don't want the kids to die, do you?" was as phony as he was To G.V., Pittsburgh: But there ARE Brigitte Bardot movies shown on television.

Including "And God. Created Woman" (1956). "Babette Goes to War" (1939), "The Truth" (1961) and "Dear Brigitte" (19K5I To Anne Able. Sacramento, Rod Taylor, born Jan. U.

1929, in Sydney. Australia, is the son of William and Mona Taylor. She published novels and short stories in England and Denmark under the name Mona Stewart Mrs. A. F.

Omaha. Neb: Marilyn Monroe was unmarried when she died. Previously she was Mrs. Jim Dougherty, Mrs. Joe di- Maggio and Mrs.

Arthur Miller. For years Joe sent flowers daily to decorate her crave. He loved Marilyn even more than baseball To Catherine Mazza, Brooklyn: Lana Turner, who doesn't look it, turned 52 last Feb. 8. She was born in Wallace, Idaho, and christened Julia Turn- Vote (Continued From Pajre -4) vprite of Mattie Hicks of Plainview, and she has won prizes in various local exhibits.

Her work in many private collections in this country and abroad. She presented by the Arts and Crafts Gallery of Portales, N.M. Bcnton Young is cochairman of LAA's City Circuit Committee. Her work has been selected for the Chrysanthemum-in-Art Show, St. Mary-of- Ihe-Plains exhibit und the Reli- Arts event at Methodist Hospital.

She previously worked at engineering drafting, and now docs free lance illustrations. A graduate in art from Eastern New Mexico Sandra Hodges of Snyder taught art in Monahans celementaryj schools for four years, and nowi nstructs art students at This 'N That, an arts and crafts shop in Snyder. She works with all but her favorite is graph-! cs. Her solo showing is cur-! rently at the Sandhills Slate! Park Museum in Monahans. i The membership will continue at the Center until Thursday.

Collier slates. WASHINGTON (UPI) Gunner of Indianapolis cele- jraled his llth birthday Friday ay sitting in President Nixon's chair. But Billy did not Ret his wish to meet flic President, who was attending a Cabinet meeting in another part of the White louse when Billy was ushered into the oval office. The boy had expressed the wish to mark his birthday by shaking hands with the Pres- dent and trying out his chair. Billy and his mother.

Mrs. Tokyo Beer Supply Down To A Trickle TOKYO (UPI)-The beer supply in Tokyo is down to a irickle, the newspaper Mainichi Shimbun said today. Sixty thousand bottles from Sapporo breweries that arrived Friday constituted only a drop in the bucket. Tokyo was expected to consume 840 million bottles from June to August. '20 per cent more than that in the same period last year.

Youngster Fails To Meet The President tour of the White House. Billy attempted to finance his trip to the capital by working during his summer vacation. He was unable to raise enough money for the visit, but a bus company transported him to Washington at no charge. CAB IX)SES BAMGERG, Germany (t'PIi U.S. Army tank crossed over the dividing line of the Frankfurt-Nuernberg Autobahn Thursday nijrht and rammed into a passenger car.

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