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
ENTERTAINMENT
All the Tea From the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party!
Stage 48 played host last night for the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party! Four amazing girls remained in the competition going into the final episode: Peppermint, Trinity Taylor, Sasha Velour and Shea Coulee. So who won? What did Valentina and Alexis Michelle think of their portrayals on season 9? I have all the tea for you here, hunties. And just to help everyone out… SPOILERS AHEAD. So if you haven’t seen the show yet, don’t read on. [Read more…] about All the Tea From the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party!
Amazing David Bowie Tribute for City Parks New SummerStage Season
As New Yorkers, we all have something to complain about. The high cost of living, the embarrassment that is the MTA, the sweltering summer heat. But after living here for over a decade, then spending the past year back home in the Bay Area, I came to truly appreciate all that New Yorkers get in exchange for these minor sacrifices. [Read more…] about Amazing David Bowie Tribute for City Parks New SummerStage Season
Video Games Improve Skills That Work in Real Life
What do video games add to a gamer’s life apart from pure fun and entertainment? The Cleopatra slot game by IGT is a video slot that falls under the category. After all, video games are innovations of the human mind and are inspired by thoughts and experiences of the designer. Let us take a look at the skills applied in video games that can play a vital role in our real day to day life situations. [Read more…] about Video Games Improve Skills That Work in Real Life
Proactiv Pop-Up Exhibit a Big Success with Olivia Munn and More!
The first and best known acne system in the world, Proactiv, had a pretty big day on Friday when it had its first ever pop-up exhibit to help in the launch of their new system ProactivMD, a brand new line featuring Adapalene. Not only was the exhibit absolutely fabulous, but they brought their wonderful spokesperson and actress Olivia Munn to help with the launch! [Read more…] about Proactiv Pop-Up Exhibit a Big Success with Olivia Munn and More!
SUSHI ROXX Gives the Ultimate Throwback Thursday with Boogie Nights!
Throwback Thursdays have become huge around the world each and every week, where millions of people share old photos and reminisce about the good times from yesteryear. SUSHI ROXX is taking that idea but putting it to good use in the music sense with their groovy 70’s themed dance party held each Thursday called Boogie Nights! I took myself and friend there last week to get down with the get down, and here’s what happened. [Read more…] about SUSHI ROXX Gives the Ultimate Throwback Thursday with Boogie Nights!
Sam Hendi’s MAGNANIMOUS Connects Men & Body Language Beautifully
Filmmaker and Creative Producer (and superbly handsome) Sam Hendi is back with his second short film in his MADIDUS triolgy called MAGNANIMOUS. The follow up to his critically acclaimed first film MASS: C19H2802 once again brilliantly showcases how men and body language intertwine absolutely beautifully. On a visual and hearing level, this short film is something that needs to be seen by many as it highlights the beauty of men from a solo point of view but also when they have that amazing connection with another man. [Read more…] about Sam Hendi’s MAGNANIMOUS Connects Men & Body Language Beautifully
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”
Theater Review: Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale
Wild West stories are a dime a dozen, but I can guarantee that you’ve never seen anything fresher or more completely original as Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale. Childs, who provided the book, music, and lyrics, has turned the traditional tale of Cowboys and Native Americans completely on its head. Our leading player in the Playwrights Horizons production is not a Gary Cooper, Clint Eastwood, or John Wayne type. Instead, it is a beautiful and buxom African-American named Bella (Ashley D. Kelley). Her real last name is “Patterson” but after a tangle with Bonny Jonny Rakehill (Kevin Massey) she boards a train, changes her surname to “Johnson”, and attempts to escape her past. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale
Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!
Six letters make up the rainbow that is our community- LGBTQI, and as time has gone by each of those letters has shifted and shaped in so many different ways from its inception many years ago. Jill Salvino’s documentary, Between the Shades, puts faces to those letters in an effort to figure out how our community got to where we are today in 2017. The documentary will be one of the highlights at the Soho International Film Festival, premiering this coming Saturday at the Village East Main Theatre. [Read more…] about Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!