I've been a very bad blogger. I've seen several Broadway shows and have several restaurant reviews to post but my energies have been taken by the production at Polaris North studios that opens tonight. We had tech/dress ;last night and it plays Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 3. It is a collection … Continue reading Plays and Prestidigitation #7 opens tonight!
Broadway
Am I entering a post-critic age?
Before I moved to New York I would often vacation here, seeing several shows in a short period, usually a weekend. I would fly in on a Friday morning, see a Friday Evening, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Evening (often an off-Broadway show starting at 10 or 11 PM Saturday night), a Sunday Matinee, then catch a … Continue reading Am I entering a post-critic age?
Come From Away
There are some shows that I yearn for and others that I shudder at. And then there are others that sound like a perfectly nice but not impactful evening at the theater. Years ago that is how I was blown away by Having Our Say, that turned out to be exceptional. This year that title … Continue reading Come From Away
A pretty darn good Comet
Recently took in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway. It has received raves from the critics and word of mouth and I largely, but not entirely agree. The transformation of the Imperial Theatre is astonishing. Bold and eye popping it tickles the brain and brings you into an immersive environment that … Continue reading A pretty darn good Comet
An exciting new The Glass Menagerie
This Broadway entry will be a little longer than my usual few lines of reaction because this is an absolutely extraordinary production. When The Glass Menagerie came up on one of my discount theater sites I hesitated. I've seen so many productions of this classic work and studied it in high school and in college … Continue reading An exciting new The Glass Menagerie
Jitney
I recently had the opportunity to see the first Broadway production of August Wilson's JITNEY by MTC at The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This was the first play of the cycle of plays written by Wilson but the last to reach Broadway. I was fortunate enough to see a production of the play in 1996 … Continue reading Jitney
Baker’s Dozen + 1 extra
Twice a year Broadway sheds a number of shows as limited runs ends and shows run out of steam. It generally happens in January and June as the months after are a generally lower ticket sales/fewer tourists zone. This is a good thing as theater is a live experience that is not there forever like … Continue reading Baker’s Dozen + 1 extra
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Well it was bound to happen. With all the theater I get to see it would eventually occur again. I would leave at intermission. Very seldom do I consider doing such a thing (especially if I am paying for the tickets!). But on an exceptional evening, I am afraid it happens every decade or so. … Continue reading Les Liaisons Dangereuses
In Transit – On Broadway
Saw the a cappella musical "In Transit" (#InTransitBway) last night at the Circle in the Square Theater. I've read the poor reviews and watched the low grosses and attendance number. I was prepared for a tuneful but disappointing evening diversion. Wrong. Unexpectedly I loved this show. I have not seen Pitch Perfect or Glee which … Continue reading In Transit – On Broadway
The Illusionists – Turn of the Century
The current magic show on Broadway is an extension of The Illusionists franchise which has done two previous holiday season shows when short term theaters become available and also has an active touring presence. The premise is that you will get to see a handful of different magical styles in an evening doing everything from … Continue reading The Illusionists – Turn of the Century
The Cherry Orchard
There is good news and bad news in the Roundabout's production of The Cherry Orchard. The good news is the performers on stage. They are luminous and talented and committed to their work and they are a joy to watch. Diane Lane and John Glover are special standouts (Joel Grey was not in the night … Continue reading The Cherry Orchard
Get thee to the St. James
Saw Something Rotten! on Broadway for the second time. Needed to introduce Pamela to the show before it closes January 1. Any person with a passing knowledge of theater and musicals would enjoy it and recognize many references in the show. For someone as passionate as Pamela and I are about theater one spends the … Continue reading Get thee to the St. James
The Death of Edward Albee
I just got word of Edward Albee's passing. All Over. It was discovering Edward Albee that propelled me to be part of the theater community, to focus my career in performing arts, a lifetime of passionate theater going and ultimately my interesting in writing new plays. When I was in eighth grade our family moved … Continue reading The Death of Edward Albee
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