“Have you seen Afterglow yet?” I was recently asked by two different friends in two different circumstances over the course of 24 hours. “You need to see it,” they implored. I took that as a sign. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “Afterglow” offers Sexy and Substantial Views
Kel Haney Tackles “The Elephant in Every Room I Enter”
Director Kel Haney didn’t know much about Tourette Syndrome before she met actor Gardiner Comfort. She wasn’t alone in her unawareness. The cause of neuropsychiatric disorder remains a mystery even to neurologists and other medical experts. [Read more…] about Kel Haney Tackles “The Elephant in Every Room I Enter”
Theater Review: “At the Illusionist’s Table”
Within seconds of entering the hip and trendy McKittrick Hotel, one gets the feeling that the ghost of a dead relative or a horrible school teacher from the past will emerge. The cavernous space on West 27th street hearkens to a gilded age reserved only for the poshest and most sophisticated clientele. At the same time, it invokes an eerie, yet alluring quality that can only be experienced to be truly understood. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “At the Illusionist’s Table”
Stars Aligned for “The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway”
The who’s who of the theater world descended upon the American Airlines theatre this past Monday night, Oct 30th for the 17th annual The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway. In conjunction with The Lilly Awards, the night also honored the work of Marsha Norman through their Artistic Advocacy Award. [Read more…] about Stars Aligned for “The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway”
Manhattan Transfer’s Cheryl Bentyne Dishes with Manhattan Digest
The Manhattan Transfer has been around for a long time- 45 years to be exact. “Yet we don’t age!” joked Cheryl Bentyne, the group’s soprano, in a recent phone interview with Manhattan Digest. [Read more…] about Manhattan Transfer’s Cheryl Bentyne Dishes with Manhattan Digest
Theater Review: “Off the Meter, On the Record”
Academia certainly has its merits, but quite often, the best life lesson’s can’t be learned in a book. The true testament of survival exists on the streets. No one understands this quite like John McDonagh, the writer and star of Irish Repertory Theatre’s Off the Meter, On the Record. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “Off the Meter, On the Record”
Theater Review: “Lonely Planet” Spins Back to the Boards
The AIDS epidemic wasn’t thrust into the theatrical spotlight until the mid-eighties and nineties. Only then did playwrights like Larry Kramer (The Normal Heart, The Destiny of Me), William M. Hoffman (As Is), and Tony Kushner (Angels in America) tackle the incompetence and apathy among local and national leaders with regards to the deadly virus. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “Lonely Planet” Spins Back to the Boards
Vivian Reed Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below to Honor Lena Horne
It takes a disciplined diva to sacrifice chicken wings for wheat grass. Yet for Vivian Reed, it was the only answer to strong vocal health. As a classically trained singer, Reed found herself singing American Jazz standards after a musical agent discovered her and invited to sing at the world famous Apollo Theater. That led her all the way to Broadway, where the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native made her debut portraying Lena Horne in That’s Entertainment. [Read more…] about Vivian Reed Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below to Honor Lena Horne
Migguel Anggelo and David Drake’s Unconventional Mass
Migguel Anggelo, the vigorous Venezuelan singer/songwriter/actor/activist is back with a new and completely unique show. The popular cabaret artist returns to the stage this week, turning his attention to last year’s indescribably tragic, Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub. [Read more…] about Migguel Anggelo and David Drake’s Unconventional Mass
Charlie Palmer Steak: The Comfort Food Restaurant for Fall
Much like annoying relatives and everyone on The View, summer overstayed its welcome this year. Until recently, most of us were still wearing shorts and flip-flops, sipping iced coffee, and choosing sushi or salad over heavier fare. [Read more…] about Charlie Palmer Steak: The Comfort Food Restaurant for Fall