It’s surprising that there aren’t cautionary signs hanging around Broadway’s Bernard Jacobs Theatre. For inside, there is a production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal that is equally exhilarating and heart-stopping.
‘Wives’ Reboots History and Kicks it in the A**
“How can I write myself if I don’t believe that I exist?”, asks Swarn (Purva Bedi), an aspiring student of the Witches of Oxbridge University Club. It may well be one of the most intriguing existential questions presented in Jaclyn Backhaus‘ new Off-Broadway comedy Wives.
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’45 Minutes From Coontown’, Second Part of a Trilogy, Premieres at York Theatre
For nearly a decade now, Ben West has been unearthing countless documents and manuscripts about Musical Theatre. His end-game? The Showtime! Trilogy; Three documentary-style pieces showcasing this uniquely American art form and the many diverse individuals who have contributed to it.
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Theater Review: ‘Felix Starro’ Brings Fractured Faith to San Francisco
It took Ma-Yi Theater Company five years of workshops and rewrites to bring Felix Starro to their 30th Anniversary season. Given that level of scrutiny, one might think that the finished product would be spectacular. Moments into this story about a Filipino huckster healer (Alan Ariano) who claims to rid folks of their illnesses however, my hope turned to doubt. [Read more…] about Theater Review: ‘Felix Starro’ Brings Fractured Faith to San Francisco
Bào Tea House, a West Village Favorite, Finds a Nook in Times Square
Nearly every culture has their own version of a meat pie; the Brits introduced the cornish pasty, Latino cultures gave us the empanada, Greeks put a smile on Popeye’s face with the spinach based spanikopita & Russians created a rich coulibiac. While each of them is unique, they all share one thing in common: they are hearty fare.
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GlampOut in the Berkshires At Club Getaway August 2-4
Gays and camping go together like Queen Elizabeth and a Monster truck rally. Ok. Perhaps I’m stereotyping, but it’s a relatively safe bet that camping is probably not the first idea that comes to mind when metropolitan gays want a break from the city.
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Theater Review: ‘The Mountains Look Different’ and ‘Beautifully Tragic’
Bairbre (Brenda Meaney) has a secret. On the surface, she’s the perfect fiance for Tom Grealish (Jesse Pennington) who is introducing his soon-to-be bride to his father, Martin (Con Horgan). Unbeknownst to Tom, his father and Bairbre share a past.
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POPSUGAR Play/Ground Brings Personality & Empowerment
More than sweet confection floated along the Hudson this past weekend. There was also a great deal of substance and female empowerment to be found at Pier 94. For the second consecutive year, it played host to POPSUGAR Play/Ground. On Saturday and Sunday June 22nd and 23rd, women from all walks of life gathered to hear from movers and shakers in various industries. [Read more…] about POPSUGAR Play/Ground Brings Personality & Empowerment
Community. That’s Why They Built the Quilt. An Interview with Producer Mark Perry
Remember the past. That’s exactly what a cross-section of artists will do next weekend at Judson Memorial Church where Quilt, a Musical Celebration will make its New York City debut. [Read more…] about Community. That’s Why They Built the Quilt. An Interview with Producer Mark Perry
‘Hadestown’ is a Flawless Fable with Real-World Reflection
It’s taken Hadestown 13 years to make it to Broadway, but it’s been well worth the wait. No doubt that Tony nominated composer, lyricist,and bookwriter Anais Mitchell will share its success with many others, including her fellow Tony nominated director Rachel Chavkin. Still, it is uniquely hers. According to Robert Sullivan in Vogue magazine, “Mitchell is the first woman in a decade and fourth woman in Broadway history to be the solo author of a new musical.” [Read more…] about ‘Hadestown’ is a Flawless Fable with Real-World Reflection