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Sunday, August 21, 2016

2016-17 Broadway Season by Barry

By: David Sheward We are in the valley between seasons. It's the trough of summer and nothing will open on Broadway until well after Labor Day. The only hot-weather openings have been reviv…

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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Spotlight on My Fair Lady ***** by Barry

My Fair Lady, opening night interviews, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with Patrick ChristianoKelli Barrett, Patrick Christiano CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO

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Affordable Broadway by Barry

Affordable Broadway: 19 Shows Offer 2-for-1 Tickets are for  Performances September 5-18 By: Beau Jared NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organizatio…

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Meryl Streep by Barry

Meryl Streep: Her Transformation into the World’s Worst Singer for Florence Foster Jenkins and Plans to Return to Theater By: Ellis Nassour  For almost 40 years, Meryl Streep has po…

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Seeger ***** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Pete Seeger may have been taken from us over two years ago, but Randy Noojin brings  him so much to life in his solo show it seems as if the great singer and activ…

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Seeger ***** by Barry

By Paulanne Simmons  Pete Seeger may have been taken from us over two years ago, but Randy Noojin brings  him so much to life in his solo show it seems as if the great singer and a…

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Neo-Political Cowgirls by Barry

Kate Mueth and the Neo-Political Cowgirls world premiere production of Andromeda, August 25-28 at the Montauk County Park.   Presenting a cast of local Hamptons and NYC actors and puppe…

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Friday, August 12, 2016

Troilus and Cressida *** by Barry

By: David Sheward This summer’s free Shakespeare in the Park season has consisted of two of the Bard’s most difficult works for contemporary audiences. The first offering was a misfiring…

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Sweeney Todd **1/2 - The Crucible **** - Fidelio**** by Barry

By: David Sheward Opera and theater merge and meld in two offerings at this summer’s Glimmerglass Music Festival in Cooperstown, NY. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s 1979 Broadway bl…

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Let"s Go To The Movies by Barry

Let’s Go to the Movies: Cool Off With Two Must-See Films -- Hell or High Water and Florence Foster Jenkins  By: Ellis Nassour Two of the films opening Friday might be said to be an …

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Monday, August 8, 2016

My Fair Lady ***** by Barry

A glorious production of the classic musical opens at Bay Street Theater in Sag Habor By: Patrick Christiano Director Michael Arden, with the aid of a marvelous design team and a superlativ…

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Leah Lane in "Carmen High" by Barry

Carmen High at Spotlites International Theater, Edinburgh August 8, 2016:  Leah Lane, the daughter of Broadway producers Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane, has traveled to Scotland to per…

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Cats ** - Oslo ***** by Barry

By: David Sheward Meow and forever, Cats is back. After a smash London premiere, the original NYC production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline phenomenon became the fourth-longest running s…

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Saturday, August 6, 2016

Carolines @ The Beach by Barry

Carolines on Broadway brought a hilarious night of laughter to the Hamptons in The John Drew Theater @ Guild Hall, featuring an extremely funny group of  comedians, including Food Netwo…

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Simply Barbra by Barry

Steven Brinberg/Simply Barbra Salutes the Indefatigable Barbra Streisand August 12 at Feinstein’s 54 Below By: Beau Jared Internationally-acclaimed Barbra Streisand tribute artist Steve…

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

54th NYFF by Barry

54th New York Film Festival: Surprise Film to Open 17-Day Salute to Global Cinema; World Premieres Get Choice Centerpiece and Closing Slots By: Ellis Nassour Click to read more

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Carol Woods by Barry

Carol Woods 'Ain't We Got Fun' - Oh Yeah! By: Sandi Durell The iconic Carol Woods is all about fun but it’s much more involved than that. In a tribute to her longtime friendship and alli…

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Lucie Arnaz @ Guild Hall by Barry

An intimate evening with Lucie Arnaz After playing several locations on the East coast, Lucie Arnaz concluded her summer concert series at Guild Hall in East Hampton on Sunday, July 31. Her…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Melissa Errico @ Bay Street by Barry

“I’m a Woman With Children” starring Melissa Errico with pianist Tedd Firth The powerhouse singer/actress Melissa Errico brought her show “Funny! I’, I’m a Woman With Children�…

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Monday, August 1, 2016

Watermill Center Summer Gala by Barry

FADA: HOUSE OF MADNESS The Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation celebrated their 23rd Annual Summer Benefit & Auction, FADA: HOUSE OF MADNESS, after Le Corbusier’s building La Maison du F…

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Himself and Nora **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons James Joyce is considered one of the most important writers of the twentieth century and his Ulysses the greatest of modernist novels. Who was the muse that inspired Jo…

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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Larry Rivers @ VERED by Barry

Vered Gallery in East Hampton hosted a private opening reception of its CELEBRATION OF LARRY RIVERS with the exhibition of two entire suites of works, Me and My Shadow and Oedipus Rex on Fri…

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

RIP James Nederlander by Barry

BROADWAY AND THE WEST END TO DIM THE LIGHTS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD IN MEMORY OF LEGENDARY THEATRE OWNER AND PRODUCER Click to read more

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Iris **** by Barry

By: David Sheward Pietro Mascagni’s rarely performed 1898 opera Iris receives a magnificent production at Bard College’s annual Summerscape Festival, revealing a hidden treasure oversha…

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

A Class Act **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Often when professionals step out of their accustomed roles to make their point by becoming playwrights, the results are not happy. Not so with attorney (and now playwr…

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Monday, July 25, 2016

Chita Rivera @ Guild Hall by Barry

Legendary Performer Charms Guild Hall in East Hampton The Broadway star and 2002 Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera, performed a deliciously unique solo concert at Guild Hall in East Hampt…

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Privacy **1/2 by Barry

By: David Sheward How many times have you gone to the theater and been asked to leave your phone on? This singular request occurs before the lights go down for Privacy, the new meta-play at …

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Live Out Loud Benefit by Barry

“The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelky” at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor benefits Live Out Loud. On Saturday, July 23 Bay Street Theater and Live Out Loud presented a special perf…

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Saturday, July 23, 2016

WHBPAC “Casino Night” by Barry

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center hosted Casino Night under a big top tent on the Great Lawn. Click to read more

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

M-O-D Squads by Barry

M-O-D DVD Sites Offer a Cinematic Feast for Movie Buffs By Ellis Nassour The M-O-D squads are offering a new way to satisfy movie buffs burning desires. There’re treasure chests of class…

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Jake Gyllenhaal in Burn This by Barry

This winter, thirty years after it first premiered at Circle Repertory Company, producers Stacey Mindich and Jessica R. Jenen will present the first-ever Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson�…

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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