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Sex, Lies and Ambition: All in a day’s work in a revival
This was an excellent, first rate production. This classic show has won the Pulitzer and 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and this production reminds us now what comedy in “musical comedy” is all about. [Talkback]
The New Century: Paul Rudnick politically incorrect play is a laugh filled evening
Be forewarned. I adore Mr. Rudnick for his bravado and bravery in bringing up such topics as sexual bondage, multi nationality trans gendered marriage, scatology, Nellie queens, terrorism, aids, bad taste, “devoted companion” read gigolo and full frontal and rear gratuitous nudity. [Talkback]
Gypsy returns to B'way: great show, great story, great songs. great performances
Patti LuPone finally found the pluperfect part to showcase her considerable talents to a tee. We already knew she could belt. And belt she does. She gives us a gut wrenching, deep from within the bowels performance. She is simply awesome. [Talkback]
Documentary film Hats Off is a tribute to actress Mimi Weddell: a star at last!
It’s only taken 90 some odd years for Mimi Weddell to become a star. Not that she wanted to. “Work is what matters.” I hope that everyone – young, old and anywhere in between will go see Hats Off. You will be entertained, enlightened and energized – and yes encouraged. [Talkback]
The Optimist: Lost Weekend
Sound exciting? It isn’t.
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In the Heights: pulsating, rip roaring rap salsa meringue hip hopping Latino inspired score
On a Washington Heights street relationships will change, tempers will flare, people will fall in love, someone will die, looters will loot, many songs will be sung and dancers will ignite the stage with their gyrating, hip swiveling, sexy and jumping all over the place [Talkback]
Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at The Triad is non stop laughter
Celebrities beware! Be careful what you put in print. It may come back to haunt you if Celebrity Autobiography chooses to read your own words aloud with a totally new perspective which can be hysterically funny when you wanted to be all so serious.
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27 Rue de Fleurus: Gertrude Stein & Alice B. Toklas - Who’s On Top?
If only the book and lyrics (Ted Sod) and music and lyrics (Lisa Koch) of 27 Rue de Fleurus measured up to lovely costumes by Carrie Robbins and the incredibly wondrous, surreal set by Roman Tatarowicz. [Talkback]
Grammy winner Julie Gold at The Duplex: wonderful
Her songs are anthems of hope. No matter what happens to us personally or to our environment Julie Gold finds the good in it all – and sings with a passionate spirit that makes us all feel right again. [Talkback]
Rendezvous: a special, melodic romantic evening of music
A lovely evening with Piaf, Brel, Aznavour and Friends can be yours at The Reprise Room. It would be money well spent in the Big Apple and you can forsake that “tres” expensive trip to Paris.
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Passing Strange: an exuberant new rock musical which is original and truly exciting
Passing Strange has an honesty and fervor that pulses new blood into the Broadway musical. It’s a thrilling and strangely emotional musical ride. It’s staged more like a rock concert than a traditional musical. [Talkback]
Secrets of a Soccer Mom: a very slight slice of life
It’s a very slight play with some comic moments with three lovely ladies playing three winded, whiny, woe begotten stay at home moms aka housewives. [Talkback]
Take Me Along: It’s delightful. It’s charming.
The 1959 musical written by Bob Merrill (music and lyrics) - Book by Joseph Stein and Robert Russell is based on the play Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill. It’s delightful. [Talkback]
Artf**kers: Art on the block
The show is about an artist who is in a melt down and his four best friends. There is not one person who you care for. In the end it’s all about their “poor me” lives and we really couldn’t care less. [Talkback]
La Vie En Rose: Marion Cotillard is a mesmerizing, brilliant Edith Piaf
All I can say is GO! You will witness the most amazing screen performance ever. Marion Cotillard is a mesmerizing, brilliant Edith Piaf. She is Piaf. [Talkback]
TE FEATURE: Oscar Musical Tribute: a grand night for singing at Metropolitan Room in NYC
Jamie deRoy and a group of her very best and talented friends celebrated the music of the Oscars in a casual, funny and touching tribute to the composers and lyricists who have taken Oscar home with them through the years. [Talkback]
TE FEATURE: Floyd Collins: Musical Theatre at NYU is impressive, gripping and poignant
The production, in its own quiet way, is truly sensational. I was blown away by the story and its presentation. [Talkback]
The Cenci: Greek Tragedy Italian Style translated from the French with a bit of American tabloid
Written by Antonin Artaud and first produced in Paris in 1935, The Cenci, lasted a mere 17 performances. I am not surprised. [Talkback]
TE EXCLUSIVE: Susan Stroman ballet Double Feature is a triumph
She is a multiple Tony Award winner for her direction & choreography of Broadway musicals. She has created her first full length ballet for the New York City Ballet Company. It is an absolute triumph. [Talkback]
Ragtime: in concert at the White Plains Performing Arts Center
It is much, much more than a mere reading in concert.It has been simply staged and directed with precision and love by Sidney J. Burgoyne. It is sensational. A phenomenal achievement.
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Straight Up - With a Twist: off Broadway tell all
Paul Stroili (writer/performer) isn’t afraid to confess that he was an ugly kid with a lot of hang ups. He was a totally straight guy with a totally gay sensibilitywhich confused his family, his friends and himself.
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Is He Dead? is just Twain wonderful
Is He Dead? by Mark Twain should be doing standing room only business. It’s that good. It is a farce in the true sense of the word. [Talkback]
The 39 Steps: an occasionally ingenious homage to Hitchcock
Broadway now has The 39 Steps to help the chronically depressed by chasing the blues away.
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Fugueuses: A Parisian Comedy with Line Renaud and Muriel Robin
Two strangers meet on a highway. Both women. One older than the other. Both looking to hitch a ride to – anywhere. To escape. To run away. Thus begins Fugueuses a terrific, witty, theatrical, warm hearted comedy. [Talkback]
Natasha Lyonne's dad Aaron Braunstein inducted into National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Natasha Lyonne, who starred in 41 movies, is making her Broadway debut in a play called 2000 Years. Ann Coulter asked her father for invitation to the opening and he said no. [Talkback]
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