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THEATRE

NYFOS explores Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel

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On Tuesday and Thursday November 1st and 3rd,  New Yorkers will be treated to an eclectic and unique musical program as New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) presents the music of Richard Rodgers (Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, South Pacific )  his daughter Mary Rodgers (Once Upon a Mattress), and his grandson Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins, The Light in the Piazza). [Read more…] about NYFOS explores Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel

Theater Review: Keen Company’s “tick…tick…BOOM!”

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Stories of struggling New York City musicians are as old as art itself but rarely are they interesting to anyone else but the artist telling their own stories.  Cabaret stories abound that involve scrubbing pots and pans or working lousy temp jobs until the dream finally came true. This is not to demean or criticize, but it’s hard to weave an engaging, heartfelt and thoroughly entertaining narrative without interpreting it as a self-prescribed cathartic therapy session-unless you’re Jonathan Larson. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Keen Company’s “tick…tick…BOOM!”

Get to Know “Holiday Inn, The Musical” Star Catherine Ricafort!

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I’m always impressed by someone’s journey in life, regardless of their background.  That can definitely be said about actors and actresses who make it to the bright lights of Broadway, with one in particular about the amazingly talented Catherine Ricafort.  She has a slew of hits under her belt already, including “Cinderella”, “Allegiance” and is now onto her next big role in “Holiday Inn, The Musical” at the Roundabout Theatre.  We were lucky enough to sit down with this rising star and get to know all about her. [Read more…] about Get to Know “Holiday Inn, The Musical” Star Catherine Ricafort!

“Oh Hello On Broadway”: Kvetching is the New Black

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“Charmed, I’m sure”, says Gil Faizon (Nick Kroll) after nearly every introduction. It’s hard not to be. Faizon, along with his best friend and roommate of 40 years, George St. Geegland (John Mulaney) are the epitome of old school New Yorkers who have seen it all, know it all, and are telling it all at Broadway’s Lyceum Theater in Oh,Hello On Broadway. [Read more…] about “Oh Hello On Broadway”: Kvetching is the New Black

Kyle Riabko: This Guy’s In Love With Burt

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On a recent trip to San Francisco, I was walking in the Castro neighborhood and saw two signs in the window of a residence. They both were designed with the same look as a political advertisement, but none of the usual candidates’s names appeared. Instead, one said, “I’m with Bacharach” and below it, another that read, “I’m backing Bacharach.” [Read more…] about Kyle Riabko: This Guy’s In Love With Burt

Hershey Felder’s “Maestro” at 59E59

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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

Fall Broadway Dining Specials at The Sanctuary Hotel

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We have officially entered the fall season, which means that the bustling Broadway area of Manhattan will be in full swing with some amazing new shows and big stars to attract the masses.  The Sanctuary Hotel, located in the heart of Times Square and the bustling Theatre District, is offering lunch, dinner and drink specials at its delicious restaurants in collaboration with the openings of four new shows: White Rabbit Red Rabbit, VERSO, In Transit and The Illusionists. [Read more…] about Fall Broadway Dining Specials at The Sanctuary Hotel