Today is Valentine's Day. Coming mid-week it makes a romantic rendezvous tougher because it is surrounded by school nights. Don't be discouraged. It doesn't mean you have to lose that loving feeling. It doesn't require a late night candlelight dinner or fancy jewelry as a gift. See how I'm lowering those expectations? You're welcome. For … Continue reading Valentines Day
Pitchers and Catchers report
Finally. Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers report to spring training today. Go Reds. As always you can find more at http://www.walterthinnes.com and on Twitter @walterthinnes TOMORROW: Happy Valentines Day
Review – In The Body Of The World
Eve Ensler created a sensation and a valuable service with her Vagina Monologues which started as a performance piece, turned into an influential script and morphed into a movement that continues today. Her most recent work combines her struggle with cancer and her efforts on behalf of women the Congo. The problem with the show … Continue reading Review – In The Body Of The World
National Bagel Day
Today is National Bagel Day, a food whose origins are often debated. But there is no question there is no better bagel than one made in New York City. Many reasons are given but it is likely because of our clean unfiltered water piped in from the Catskills. In any case they are delicious. There … Continue reading National Bagel Day
Review – Hello Dolly!
Thorton Wilder's play THE MATCHMAKER is the foundation for the musical HELLO DOLLY! Mr. Wilder's work is wonderful and the musical adapted from it was a big hit right from its premiere in the 1960's. The current re-incarnation features the very talented Bernadette Peters and Victor Garber. I've seen each of them previously on Broadway … Continue reading Review – Hello Dolly!
Review – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jukebox musicals are usually not my thing. "So this happened to me and then I wrote this and then I did this and out poured this song." Some are better than others both because the quality of the songbook varies and the life of the artist(s) is more or less interesting.. Beautiful: The Carol King … Continue reading Review – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Tickets are on sale for my next show!
Tickets are on sale for the upcoming performances of my play MATT AND SUSAN AND GREG AND JULIE at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village in New York! Go to: http://www.shortplaynyc.com and choose the second week of the festival (February 15-18) and pick your evening (or the Sunday matinee). When you have the opportunity to … Continue reading Tickets are on sale for my next show!
National Nutella Day
Today is National Nutella Day. This delicious spread was invented in Italy after World War II when cocoa was rationed but hazelnuts were plentiful. By extending the chocolate flavor with the nut butter an irresistible treat was created. I enjoy it but do not crave it, unlike SOMEBODY who shall go unnamed. When I introduced … Continue reading National Nutella Day
My Super Bowl plans
Hosting a Super Bowl? Going to a party or bar to enjoy? Hunkering down in your man cave? I'm going to Broadway. I don't really care which team wins this year's Super Bowl nor do I enjoy watching grown men giving each other brain injuries as much as I used to. I was fortunate to … Continue reading My Super Bowl plans
Groundhog Day! Again!
Today is recognized as Groundhog Day, which was once a quaint little National Day until the 1993 movie by the same name was released and changed everything. Now Groundhog Day is viewed through the lens of the movie instead of a rodent predicting the weather. My favorite scene: Phil: What would you do if you … Continue reading Groundhog Day! Again!
Happy Birthday Leonard is a step closer
Last year I let you know that my script HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEONARD had been chosen as one of the 34 semi-finalists out of 224 scripts submitted for the Still Crazy After All These Years Festival by Stray Kats Theatre Company in Newton, Connecticut. Just got word that they have reduced the list to 15 finalists … Continue reading Happy Birthday Leonard is a step closer
A LOT to talk about first edition
This new feature picks out a lot in a New York auction house that piqued my curiosity. This is purely a personal observation and not endorsed by any auction house. New York auction houses have selling exhibitions that are free and open to the public. If you are traveling here or live in the city, … Continue reading A LOT to talk about first edition
National Croissant Day!
Today is National Croissant Day, one of my favorite food groups. Not those mass market imitations but fresh made by a local bakery who knows what they are doing. While we recognize this delicate pastry as a French product it was apparently invented in Vienna and the shape derives from the Islamic crescent after a … Continue reading National Croissant Day!
Update on M&J&G&S
Went to a meeting at the Players Theatre and I can tell you: My play "Matt and Julie and Greg and Susan" will be performed at the Players Theater Short Play Festival on February 15-18. The theme of the Festival is Sex and we are the show right after Valentines Day so come and enjoy … Continue reading Update on M&J&G&S
National Peanut Brittle Day
Today is National Peanut Brittle Day. One of my secret little passions. I don't eat it often but a good batch is heaven. Just peanuts and sugar but oh, so good. I can recommend the peanut brittle of The Sweet Shop at 404 East 73rd Street in New York (www.thesweetshopnyc.com). They have several variations and … Continue reading National Peanut Brittle Day
Shout out to LEARN FUN FACTS blog
As I continue to learn new things about blogging, I like to direct you to other interesting blogs I come across. One of my current favorites is Learn Fun Facts, produced by the prolific Edmark M. Law from Hong Kong. He fills his blog with math puzzles (I'm not very good at these), word puzzles … Continue reading Shout out to LEARN FUN FACTS blog
Review – Party Face
A wine-fueled, comedy laced party is underway at Manhattan Theater Club and you should accept the invitation to attend. And, of course, you can with this discount code: https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/party-face/?PromoCode=21997 The script by Isobel Mahon is a bit of a hot mess but then so are the characters she so convincingly offers up. These ladies bewail … Continue reading Review – Party Face
My play will be presented at PLAYERS THEATER
Matt and Julie and Greg and Susan will be part of the Players Theater Short Play and Musical Festival - The SEX! Edition in February. Performances will be Thursday, February 15 at 7 PM; Friday, February 16 at 7 PM; Saturday, February 17 at 7 PM and Sunday, February 18 at 3 PM. It will … Continue reading My play will be presented at PLAYERS THEATER
Review – John Lithgow: Stories by Heart
John Lithgow is a talented actor now performing a precious one man show at Roundabout's American Airline Theatre on Broadway. I have heard a number of complaints that not only is the show boring but has no place on Broadway. It is true that it is a quiet, intimate show with no helicopters or chorus … Continue reading Review – John Lithgow: Stories by Heart
National Popcorn Day
Today is National Popcorn Day! Component of Cracker Jacks, in many flavors and forms, festive and warming. One of my favorite snacks. I love it so much I invested in one of those movie theater popper units. I also have incorporated it into my Polaris North shows as part of the reception. Recently I have … Continue reading National Popcorn Day
Change vs. Concrete in the Big Apple
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. It is certainly a dynamic and changing place. I am all for preserving history and in favor of the Landmarks Preservation Law. But we are not a museum and not a theme park. Our innovation and growth are important so things must be torn down … Continue reading Change vs. Concrete in the Big Apple
Cherry Tomato Palooza
A few months ago I planted new cherry tomato plants in my Aerogarden device in my small New York apartment. It has started to produce at a terrific rate and so we are enjoying a bumper crop of them. They are delicious. My last plant lasted more than a year but struggled at the end. … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Palooza
PARTY FACE reminder
Just a quick reminder that you can gets a special discount code for the Off-Broadway show PARTY FACE at Manhattan Theater Club using the link below: https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/party-face/?PromoCode=21997 I saw it last week and will review it next week after opening night. For those of you who remember her it is amazing to see Hayley Mills … Continue reading PARTY FACE reminder
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sometimes I can be pretty naive. I became politically aware at a relatively young age in 1968. The riots, the war, the losses of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. hit me pretty hard and made me wonder about how we could ever move forward. But I found hope in the fact that times … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day
WBAB Cold Finger Run – not this year
On New Years Day for most of the last decade I have participated in the WBAB Cold Finger Run - an organized ride for motorcycles of all types, ages and expertise to cruise the highways and byways of Long Island. Each entrant pays a fee of $20 which all goes to various children's charities and … Continue reading WBAB Cold Finger Run – not this year
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