Songbook Summit: The Anderson Brothers Celebrate Duke Ellington
“Take the A Train”* was born without any effort – it was like writing a letter to a friend. Duke Ellington. (Composed by Billy [...]
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Cate Blanchett as a Tortured Genius in Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Midway through Richard Linklater’s film, Bernadette Fox (Cate Blanchett) vanishes, sending her husband, Elgin (Billy Crudup), and [...]
After the Wedding – Standout Performances by Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams
The Oscar-nominated Danish film, After the Wedding, directed by Susanne Bier, starred two men – Mads Mikkelsen and Rolf Lassgård. [...]
My Career Choice: Lois Robbins – L.O.V.E.R.
Lois Robbins remembers her first kiss – and more. The 50+ actor wrote and performs L.O.V.E.R., which boldly recounts her [...]
I Was a GER at MSG
The New Job – Night 1 With my Madison Square Garden badge in place, polo shirt neatly tucked into slacks, comfortable black sneakers [...]
Native Son– A Marvelous Adaptation
Richard Wright’s compelling 1939 novel found its way to legitimate theater in three different adaptations: 1941, 2006, and this 2014 [...]
Queen of Hearts – A Phantasmagoric Burlesque Alice in Wonderland
The corridor is dark. Shepherded into a theater filled with red light and fog, we’re led to our VIP couch by a genial male host. Like [...]
Visit Sullivan County Catskills for a Delightful Excursion
Summer is winding down a bit but it’s still a great time to plan a getaway or get ready for a fascinating fall excursion. Woman [...]
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