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Friday, July 12, 2013

The Flying Dutchman **** by Barry

                    Glimmerglass Festival at the Alice Busch Opera Theater       By: David ShewardRyan McKinny as the DutchmanIf you think opera is dry and boring, che…

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Jackie Hoffman @ 54 Below by Barry

     Is the World Ready? Jackie Hoffman's Back and 54 Below's Got Her                   By: Ellis Nassour Summer blahs? A little too much sun ‘n sand at Fire Island? T…

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Pride In The Hamptons 5 by Barry

Leo Preziosi Jr., Raphael Miranda, Bruce T. Slone, Hector RojasBruce T. Sloane hosted the 5th Annual Summer Hampton's LIVE OUT LOUD Fundraiser at his waterfront home in East Hampton's Grace …

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Glenn Close BC2M Benefit by Barry

 Glenn Close Is Donating Clothes to Benefit Charity                                                                     �…

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HIFF SummerDocs "Gasland" by Barry

Alec BaldwinThe Hamptons International Film Festival continued its annual SummerDocs series hosted by Alec Baldwin with "Gasland Part 11" the provocative follow-up to Josh Fox's 20…

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The Lone Ranger Reimagines by Barry

The Lone Ranger Reimagines the Old West, Scenic and Otherwise                                      By: Ellis Nassour Broadway producer David Merrick was …

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The Lone Ranger *** by Barry

The 4th Started with a Bang-up, Shoot-‘em-Up Burst of Quasi Nostalgia:          The Lone Ranger -- Reimagined for a New Generation                         �…

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Audra McDonald @ Guild Hall by Barry

Audra McDonaldJuly 6, 2013: Fresh from a sold-out benefit at Avery Fisher Hall five-time Tony Award Winner, Audra McDonald performed an intimate concert in the Dina Merrill Pavilion @ Guild…

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Tom Durnin - DS - **** by Barry

                                             The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin       By: David ShewardChristopher Denham, David Mo…

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

The Lone Ranger *** by Barry

The 4th Started with a Bang-up, Shoot-‘em-Up Burst of Quasi Nostalgia: The Lone Ranger -- Reimagined for a New Generation                                  …

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Monday, July 1, 2013

The Cradle Will Rock by Barry

Burstein, Esparza, Kuhn, and Rose Headline Launch of Encores! Off-Center Series: The Cradle Will Rock July 10-13                                      �…

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Warner Home Video Archives by Barry

    Hard to Find Movies Available on Warner Home Video's Archive Site                                                           …

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Venice **1/2 by Barry

Venice - the world is just falling apart  By: Sandi DurellA tale of what's to come? Let's hope not. When, into the future, the fictional city of Venice finds itself under corporate control…

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Tom Durnin ***1/2 by Barry

              The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom DurninIt could have been avoided if the sociopathic lying nature of Durnin, not unlike Madoff, had been dealt with earlier! �…

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Performing Arts by Barry

   Refreshing Insights into Theater by Shakespeare and Chekhov                                                               …

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Strippers, Showgirls, Sharks by Barry

Peter Filichia, the Host with the Most, Strikes Again with Delightfully-titled Strippers, Showgirls, and Sharks      By: Ellis Nassour It's Broadway's big night. The Tonys! The thousand…

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Annie on PBS by Barry

       Going in Deep Cover Behind the Scenes at the Annie Revival   By: Ellis Nassour There's nothing like live theater, but do you know what all goes into bringing it alive and putt…

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

James Gandolfini by Barry

       By: David Sheward               Broadway to Dim Lights June 26, 2013                 James Gandolfini: An Actor Who Challenged HimselfLike most of …

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Comedy of Errors - DS **** by Barry

                 By: David ShewardHamish Linklater, Jesse Tyler FergusonShakespeare in 90 minutes? Yes, director Daniel Sullivan and a company of madcap actors and dancers ma…

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Comedy of Errors *** by Barry

   Comedy of Errors of the Vaudeville Kind        By: Sandi Durell Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte in Central Park is always delightfully delicious. Sitting under the stars…

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Artists Against Abuse Benefit by Barry

          By: Isa GoldbergOskana Grigorieva I saw Elvis. Others with peace signs, and still others wearing tie-dye were dancing to The Fabulous Sixties Rock Show, tossing rings at b…

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

2013 Kleban Prize by Barry

   The Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre - An Honor and Major Dollars                                        By: Sandi DurellEdward L. Kleban is one o…

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Banana Monologues - SD **1/2 by Barry

The Banana Monologues - where the real brains lie!             By: Sandi DurellAttention Sgt. Johnson!There seems to be one outstanding "character" in this one-man come…

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Monday, June 24, 2013

Terence Stamp Part Two by Barry

Terence Stamp: A Fascinating Life and Career, Albeit One Filled with Insecurities           By: Ellis Nassour Terence Stamp not only thrived in the swinging '60s but also defined the …

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The Banana Monologues ** by Barry

           The Exploits of Sergeant Johnson, a.k.a. Banana, Abound in                                The Banana Monologues                By:…

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Terence Stamp by Barry

Terence Stamp: A Fascinating Life and Career, Albeit One Filled with Insecurities                                                       …

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Morgan James @ 54 Below by Barry

                   Morgan James - "Who's Gonna Listen to You?" - Everybody!         By: Sandi DurellBlond, sinewy, sensually beautiful Morgan James whirl…

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

AIDA @ The Met by Barry

Metropolitan Opera's Spectacular Staging of Verdi Masterpiece Aida Telecast on Thirteen                 By: Ellis NassourThere's no need to book a flight to Egypt to enjoy it…

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Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Barry

      The 3rd Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards Growing and GlowingChristopher Durang           By: Sandi Durell Sardi's was the place to be on June 18th for this year's exc…

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Unfinished Song **** by Barry

Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave in Beautifully-wrought Performances in Unfinished SongVanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp  By: Ellis Nassour They're a couple of actors who in their prime wer…

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3 Kinds of Exile ** by Barry

                    By: David ShewardDavid Pittu, Omar SangareThe concept of 3 Kinds of Exile sounds intriguing, on paper anyway. Quirky and insightful playwright John Gua…

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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