In the last twenty years, Hershey Felder has played over 4,500 performances of various towering figures of music. He has played George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Ludwig Von Beethoven, Franz Liszt, and Frederic Chopin. Basically, if you need to evoke a famous composer, call Felder. I have long been familiar with his work, but have not had the opportunity to see him perform-until now. [Read more…] about Hershey Felder’s “Maestro” at 59E59
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My Favorite New York City Photos: A Retrospective Part 1
Being asked to choose your favorite photos is not hard, it’s impossible. I have never published a photo either in this space or on my Instagram account that I don’t love. If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t post it. Simple. However, I can choose pieces that effect me for one reason or the other and while I very rarely have spoken publicly on what those emotions are, it might be worth examining some of these pieces now. [Read more…] about My Favorite New York City Photos: A Retrospective Part 1
Out With the Old, In With the New: Broadway’s Fall Season
After a two week vacation from New York, it was thrilling to stroll through midtown yesterday morning, looking at the new marquees adorning Broadway. Every theater is like a Christmas gift- will the creative Gods bring us diamonds or will we end up with lousy, bargain bin socks? Time will tell, but I suspect that next year’s Tony’s season will be majorly competitive. [Read more…] about Out With the Old, In With the New: Broadway’s Fall Season
Brooklyn Street Writing: A Photo Blog
Brooklyn continues to be an amazement of sorts in terms of what you can find, in an ever changing city with up and coming neighborhoods and so much more. With all of that, you can photograph some amazing findings in black and white or color, depending on whatever you mood may be. [Read more…] about Brooklyn Street Writing: A Photo Blog
From the Royal Ballet School to the Junkyard: An Interview with “Cats” star Giuseppe Bausilio
Casting Gods have been kind to Giuseppe Bausilio. The Swiss-born triple threat made his Broadway debut six years ago, playing the title role in Elton John’s smash hit Billy Elliot. After that, he continued his career on the Great White Way in Disney’s Newsies and Aladdin. Currently, he is crawling around the Neil Simon Theater as Carbucketty in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical, Cats. [Read more…] about From the Royal Ballet School to the Junkyard: An Interview with “Cats” star Giuseppe Bausilio
North Williamsburg: The Next Hipster Frontier
North Williamsburg is the next frontier for hipsterism in Brooklyn. Though currently still a wasteland of warehouses and auto shops along the waterfront that offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline there are signs of encroaching “hipness”. [Read more…] about North Williamsburg: The Next Hipster Frontier
A Manhattanite Abroad- A Photo Travelogue to The Turks and Caicos
This part 2 of the previous Manhattanite Abroad: Photo Travelogue from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Enjoy the sunsets and the summer time images from this magical place. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite Abroad- A Photo Travelogue to The Turks and Caicos
On Your Grind: The Will to Win
The Omladinsko Pozoriste, in Tuzla, Bosnia, was a two-story building with a big tree in front of it. The second floor housed a music school, where the national and city choirs got together to perform and rehearse, and a music space for rock concerts. A theatre was on the first floor. It was a huge room, with blue curtains that divided the stage.
Theater Review: Richard Strand’s “Butler” at 59E59
Period pieces can often be tricky. Many of them either rehash the same material or are more dull than a Ben Carson podcast. So, what a pleasant surprise is Butler, Richard Strand’s historical drama-comedy that reveals a fascinating and somewhat unknown story from the Civil war. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Richard Strand’s “Butler” at 59E59
Theater Review: Jaclyn Backhaus’ Men on Boats
Cash strapped this summer? Don’t stress! You can still enjoy a brief staycation by pointing your compass in the direction of West 42nd Street. Here, you can dodge rocks, scrounge for provisions, learn the importance of teamwork and get drenched while you tackle the Colorado River in 1869. Furthermore, you can reap all of the aforementioned benefits from the comfort of your theater seat. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Jaclyn Backhaus’ Men on Boats