Yet another drastic date change for the next DS cruise, but this one has been "finalized" (according to the editor of CruiseGourmet.com):

www.hartfordholidays.com/dsfmartinique2015
Facebook page to be set up shortly.
"We have invited even more cast members to join us and some special surprises"

With thanks to Bette!


(Regarding the guest list, we've seen announcements that actors would attend other events when in fact they hadn't agreed to do so.  So when Selby himself announces that he's attending the cruise, I'll believe it. )

Abe at 92 has some moves!!  http://morningnews.wgntv.com/2013/11/05/abe-vigoda-on-wearing-wombat-suit-at-phish-concert-godfather-memories/

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 301
 
November 6, 2013
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following key breaking news in this Official Online DS News Update "bulletin."
 
**** SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE-ANNOUNCES: NEW 2014 DS CALENDAR
 
**** REPORTING: THE DARK SHADOWS HALLOWEEN CRUISE
 
 
---- AVAILABLE NOW: NEW DELUXE 2014 DS CALENDAR
 
SG is asked to make this premiere announcement:
 
The DS Festival now has the deluxe “Dark Shadows 2014 Vampire Calendar” available for ordering.
 
“This new calendar features over a dozen rare and ‘biting’ black-and white images, direct from the original negatives in the Dan Curtis Productions archive. Many have never been seen before.”
 
The price is $14.99 (includes postage). Please send check / money order payment to
 
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ   07040
 
Please note the Festival cannot accept PayPal or credit card payments.
 
 
---- REPORTING:
DARK SHADOWS AT SEA: DARK SHADOWS HALLOWEEN CRUISE
 
Original DS actresses LARA PARKER (Angelique), KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie), and MARIE WALLACE (Eve) hosted over 100 fans for a week-long
round-trip cruise to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3.
 
The ship “Explorer of the Seas” (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) left Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey (New York City area). During several days at sea, the fans enjoyed intimate Q&A sessions with Marie, Lara, and Kathryn. The ladies also offered dramatic performances and shared many recollections of their days on DS and other career achievements.
 
A highlight of the journey was an elaborate DS Halloween Costume Party in the ship's gothic-flavored “The Chamber,” a dungeon-style night club, which also included dancing. Kathryn dressed as waitress Maggie Evans, her original DS character. Lara appeared as a wicked, black-haired witch. Marie became a mysterious but glamorous society matron. Many fans came splendidly attired in an intriguing array of costumes.
 
A further celebration on the deck of the ship included the other 1,000 + guests on board. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 (Halloween) were spent docked at Kings Wharf in Bermuda, offering a variety of opportunities to explore, relax, shop, sightsee, and more.
 
For the first time, Kathryn, Marie, and Lara joined together for a musical-comedy performance in a skit, set backstage in the dressing rooms of “Dark Shadows” in 1968. During the show, they proceeded to offer humorous stories, capped with a rousing group rendition of "Together, Wherever We Go." The 3 ladies presented the song complete with special DS-themed lyrics as they danced and flung colorful feather boas, to the delight of the crowd.
 
**** Now in the planning stages for 2015: A Dark Shadows Caribbean cruise, to include a stop in Martinique (the 1795 home of DS’ Angelique Bouchard and Josette and Andre DuPres).

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SATAN IN HIGH HEELS Is Sexy, Campy Fun
From the Broadway World review:  "we hope that Satan in High Heels is a stage show that will go far beyond its first weekend showing."

Thanks, David!

It has always been our policy that personal information about the actors' lives that exists in a published source or has been documented during a personal appearance is acceptable, but the Forums do not recognize word of mouth as a source of information.  From the Forum Guidelines:

These boards are not forums for the spreading of gossip or innuendo, or the defaming of the DS actors' private lives. Comment on their public behavior, whether it be a personal appearance or in the course of some other form of public exposure (i.e. a talk show, Fest appearance, etc.) is perfectly acceptable, however.

Happy Birthday, Taeylor!!!                   

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 300
 
October 21, 2013
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following key breaking news in this Official Online DS News Update "bulletin."
 
 
**** LARA PARKER’S RECENT INTERVIEW NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
 
**** SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:
DATES FOR THE 2014 DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL
 
 
---- LARA PARKER’S  PROFILESTV SHOW INTERVIEW ONLINE
 
Recent SG Updates reported Lara (Angelique) did an extensive interview last month for ProfilesTV in NYC.
 
SG thanks Executive Producer Gary Huminy for sharing the following information: The interview segment now is online at.
 
http://a002-vod.nyc.gov/html/profiles.php?id=2228
 
 
---- ANNOUNCING THE DATES FOR THE 2014 DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL 
 
The Dark Shadows Festival returns to Tarrytown, NY, for a special event on the 48th anniversary weekend of the premiere of the original series:
 
The Fest is Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2014. 
 
ABC-TV’s daytime series “Dark Shadows” debuted with Episode # 1 (Victoria Winters arrives in Collinsport) on June 27, 1966.

SG Online Updates and the upcoming SG # 122 print newsletter will announce special guests, activities, and further details, including exciting new features at the historic Lyndhurst Estate, which served as Collinwood in the films "House of Dark Shadows" (1970) and "Night of Dark Shadows" (1971).
 
Interiors and exteriors of the mansion and outbuildings, the beautiful estate grounds, and the nearby historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery were used as “Collinwood” and environs in both movies. Cast members of the TV series re-created their TV characters or played new ones. HOUSE and NIGHT are available on DVD and BlluRay in their original theatrical release versions.
 
SG soon will announce our expected DS guests, special activities, and further details, including exciting new features at the historic estate.
 
Lyndhurst is located at 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.  914-631-4481 http://www.lyndhurst.org/
 
HOST HOTEL:
 
The Tarrytown DoubleTree Hotel is the host hotel for the weekend. It is located a few hundred yards from the entrance to Lyndhurst.
 
The hotel address is 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.  Phone 914-631-5700
 
A special Dark Shadows Festival sleeping reduced room rate is available for those who call the hotel and mention the discount code: DSF. The same code – DSF – also may be used to receive the discount rate when making sleeping room reservations online at the Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel website:
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-tarrytown-TERHIDT/index.html
 
The Fest sleeping room rate is $149.00 + tax a night. It applies for stays over the nights of June 26-June 29.
 
For hotel reservations, please call the direct line: 914-631-5700.
 
The number of reduced rate rooms is limited and fans are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible.
 
LYNDHURST & TARRYTOWN:
 
Lyndhurst Estate and the DoubleTree Hotel are easily accessible by car and bus via Route 9 North. Lyndhurst is one-half mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on Route 9; approximately 24 miles north of midtown Manhattan on the eastern shore of the Hudson River. The mansion can be seen from the northbound lanes of the bridge.
 
To travel by train, take the Metro North - Hudson Line north to the Tarrytown station. Taxis are available at the station, and it’s about a 5-minute ride to Lyndhurst.
 
ATTENDING THE 2014 DS FESTIVAL IN TARRYTOWN:
 
Fest membership rates and other information are not yet available. SG will premiere-announce the specific details as soon as they are set.
 
You can receive an advance postal-mailing about registration for the 2014 Festival after all details are finalized. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to:
 
Dark Shadows
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040

The estate is part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and tours of the mansion will be available to fans. An acclaimed example of “19th century American Gothic Revival style architecture,” it was the elegant home of railroad magnate/Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould, who bought the estate in 1880 and added to it – inside and out. The rooms are filled with original and period furnishings, décor, and art collections. The spacious, open grounds are laid out in a “gardenesque" style, with sloping wide lawns, established trees, and a wide variety of bushes, shrubs, flowers, and other plants.
 
Sleeping Hollow Cemetery and Washington Irving’s home Sunnyside are within walking distance. From Lyndhurst

Marcy Robin