Monte Cristo – Musicalization of the Dumas Classic “Dangerous Times” is a rousing opening, vocally well arranged and reminiscent of Les Miserables. The chorus is effectively used. Baron [...] September 27, 2024
Sharon M. Peterson’s novel, The Do Over – Perci Remakes Her Life, One Resolution at a Time There should be a triggering warning at the beginning of Sharon M. Peterson’s novel, The Do Over. Read with caution if you: Have an [...] September 26, 2024
Why I’ve Been Producing New York Cabaret Fundraising Shows for Dems Since 2018 This Saturday, September 28 (at 4 pm at Don’t Tell Mama), I’ll be hosting passionate All-Star women cabaret performers [...] September 25, 2024
Sarah Lesiamito – On a Mission to Save Girls in Northern Kenya from FGM Sarah Lesiamito was born in Samburu, Northern Kenya, a pastoral community where life revolves around raising and caring for animals. “My [...] September 25, 2024
Amanda McBroom – Wintersong Amanda McBroom, once more bravely going where no one has gone before, brought this year’s first holiday concert to Birdland. Yes, there [...] September 25, 2024
Poet’s Corner – The Path In Autumn Days I travel to Jupiter and Saturn when evening skies darkenPlanets spinning, rarely seen, as bright lanterns.With morning memoriesI walk in [...] September 25, 2024
The Witness Room – Flexible Truth In an era when amorality is rampant, this smart, pinball-like cop play summarizes choices with fisheye specificity. A defense attorney [...] September 24, 2024
Looking for Leonard: Patrick Paige and Perla Batalla New to Broadway or, as she says, “adjacent,” Perla Batalla was an opening act for Leonard Cohen on tour and grew to love his music. [...] September 24, 2024