I've heard the term "Theater Geek" many times but never attributed it to myself.  After all, I was a theater aficionado, a person versed in the performing arts, even a produced playwright.  But not a theater geek.  Last night I was at a New York Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox.  I enjoyed the … Continue reading Yankees v. Red Sox v. Theater

I enjoyed another trip down The Fantasticks lane last night.  It is the perfect little musical.  I have always enjoyed this show.  I worried about long run fatigue and new actors just plugging along in a low audience backwaters.  No need to worry.  The cast last night was extraordinary, on their toes and giving 100%.  I was … Continue reading The Fantasticks

I keep a spreadsheet of all of the plays I have written and all the submissions made (of course I do).  Looking through it yesterday I realized that my first submission was made ten years ago and on August 31, 2006 I was told that I was one of three finalists, though another script was … Continue reading A decade of writing

Adding a topic to this blog.  Food.  My favorite topic.  Not only do I like to cook, but I certainly enjoy eating out.  There are innumerable options in this area and I'll highlight some from time to time just to hear myself talk. Today's feature is notably low brow.  Accidentally ran across a New Jersey … Continue reading Not fancy eats, but fun

Escapism time tonight.  The glorious Irving Berlin songs from the original film. I never saw the movie but am told the script was pretty faithful to it.  I found the first part of the first act dragged with all the exposition, but hit it's stride in the penultimate scene with "Slap the Blues Away" and … Continue reading Holiday Inn – the New Irving Berlin Musical

Today 60,000 people flock to my little neighborhood to attend the Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park.  It is always a fun day with lots of chain mail, damsels, and wizards walking through food stalls and craft merchants.  There are jousts, live chess games and many families trying to keep plastic swords sheathed.  I enjoy … Continue reading Thoughts on two Manhattan Neighborhoods

I am delighted to report that my short play "Your Turn to Watch Dad" will be part of the 6th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival by the South Street Players in Spring Lake, NJ.  There will be three performances: Friday, November 4 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, November 6 at … Continue reading Your Turn to Watch Dad

Tonight I had the opportunity to see a performance of Matilda The Musical at the Shubert Theater.  It was special in very many ways.  I saw the return of Leslie Margherita to the show as it plays it's last months.  It was Roald Dahl Day - what would have been his 100th birthday.  Plus it … Continue reading Matilda the Musical

Two off Broadway Plays today. Marie and Rosetta is based on the real life partnership of Marie Knight and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.  Playwright George Brant has clearly done his research and brings together convincing interaction for the two woman cast.  Ultimately though the script becomes manipulative, explanatory and maudlin.  He did get me though, I … Continue reading Marie and Rosetta; Small Mouth Sounds