Who says dating in New York City is an impossible chore? For Bobby Goldman (Nancy Opel), Manhattan is a metropolis of endless, masculine opportunity. After her famous screenwriter husband passes away, Goldman seeks advice from her therapist (Alan Muraoka) who—in no uncertain terms—tells her that the best way to cope is by having sex…lots of it. Goldman follows orders and quickly creates multiple online profiles, all of which use the handle “Curvy Widow”. [Read more…] about “Curvy Widow” Proves That There is Life After Death
Eataly’s Rossopomodoro Shakes Up September with Shakshuka Pizza
Shakshuka. Sounds fancy, huh? According to Wikipedia, the origin is derived from the berber language (one of the oldest languages in humanity) meaning “a vegetable ragout that brings tears to the eyes.” It can often be found in Middle Eastern restaurants and is served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. [Read more…] about Eataly’s Rossopomodoro Shakes Up September with Shakshuka Pizza
Historical Drama “Panic!” Sets High Stakes
Queen Elizabeth (Gina Stahlnecker) is not happy. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (Kevin Mejia) has commissioned a new performance of Richard II by William Shakespeare (Ryan Tramont). The play had been performed before, but only with 150 lines cut from it—lines which drew close parallels to the Queen herself.
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Shakespeare & Company’s 40th Season: Fit For a King
In 1977, Television’s Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis. It was the fifth season of Happy Days and, to most critics, it suggested that the show had reached a level of incredulity. Roughly 366 years prior to this, William Shakespeare “jumped the shark” with his hodgepodge comedy Cymbeline. [Read more…] about Shakespeare & Company’s 40th Season: Fit For a King
Last Weekend for Immersive Show “Seeing You”
I know what you’re thinking: “Not another immersive theater piece. Please don’t let the actors engage with me or make me a part of the show!” [Read more…] about Last Weekend for Immersive Show “Seeing You”
Lincoln Center Festival’s “Chronicle of an Assassination”
To lose a spouse is devastating. To lose a spouse to assassination is grief beyond words. Perhaps this is why Director/Writer Amos Gitai joined forces with co-writer Marie-Jose Sanselme to incorporate music into Leah Rabin’s story. Songs often reach the soul in ways that mere words cannot. The result of this collaboration is Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assassination. The 90 minute play, featuring music by J.S. Bach, Jurg Frey, Louis Lewandowski, and Luigi Nono made its North American premiere last Wednesday night at Alice Tully Hall. It is part of the Lincoln Center Festival, currently running through July 30th. [Read more…] about Lincoln Center Festival’s “Chronicle of an Assassination”
Phoebe Lapine’s Amazing Crusade to Improved Health
Phoebe Lapine is not a buzzkill. She’s not interested in taking pleasure from your life. Nor is she going to judge you if you order one more drink or eat another brownie. Her goal is health- for herself —and for you. [Read more…] about Phoebe Lapine’s Amazing Crusade to Improved Health
Theater Reviews: “The Traveling Lady” and “Cost of Living”
Playwright Horton Foote’s The Traveling Lady premiered on Broadway in October of 1954. Although it ran less than a month and is not one of his better known works, its’ depiction of complex connection and longing remains-63 years later–deeply profound and insightful in Director Austin Pendleton’s latest Off-Broadway production at the Cherry Lane Theatre. [Read more…] about Theater Reviews: “The Traveling Lady” and “Cost of Living”
Theater Review: Jim Brochu’s “Zero Hour” is Time Well Spent
I have always hesitated to use the phrase “tour de force” in casual conversation or when writing a theatre review. For some inexplicable reason, I find it to be pretentious or overused-or both. However, Merriam-Webster defines the noun as “a feat or display of strength, skill, or ingenuity.” However, I’m afraid I must break my own rule; for there is no better description I can muster than “tour de force” to summarize Jim Brochu’s one man show Zero Hour. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Jim Brochu’s “Zero Hour” is Time Well Spent
Dame Angela Lansbury Headlines One Night Benefit Reading of “The Chalk Garden”
Dame Angela Lansbury is back on the boards! The star of stage, screen, and film will return this Monday night, June 19th @ 7PM for a one night only reading of the British drama, The Chalk Garden at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th street between Park and Lexington). The performance will be followed by a dinner with the cast at the historic Union Club. [Read more…] about Dame Angela Lansbury Headlines One Night Benefit Reading of “The Chalk Garden”