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Thursday, December 13, 2012

A Salute to Hugh Jackman by Barry

Hugh Jackman receives 27th Annual Museum of the Moving Image AwardHugh Jackman      By: Sandi DurellPerfect timing for this salute to Hugh Jackman prior to his much anticipated performa…

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Glengarry Glen Ross **** by Barry

Al Pacino   On the Great Mametian Way               By Isa GoldbergIn a misfired story of power and the power brokers who wield it, a major block of New York City real estate, 4…

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Friday, December 7, 2012

"Schooled" Reading by Barry

Zoë Winters, Harry Zittel, Peter Friedman, Sarah Steele and Lisa LewisDecember 3, 2012 Ken Davenport of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises presented a reading of the new play "Schooled&q…

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Let's Kill Grandma Opening by Barry

Roxie LucasLet's Kill Grandma This Christmas a twisted new comedy by Brian Gianci and Directed by John Dapolito celebrated its opening on Monday, December 3 Just in time for the Holidays and…

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Jamie deRoy & friends by Barry

John Tartaglia with RodJamie deRoyNovember 28, 2012: Jamie de Roy & friends are continuing with their festive soirees at the Metropolitan Room where Jamie's eclectic mix of fiends turned…

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Broadway Dims Lights by Barry

Marty Richards: Photo: Barry Gordin  BROADWAY TO DIM ITS LIGHTS TONIGHT                           IN MEMORY OF LEGENDARY PRODUCER MARTIN RICHARDS The Broadway com…

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Marty Richards Dies by Barry

MARTIN RICHARDS, 80, died peacefully at home in Manhattan on November 26, 2012. Mr. Richards, a lion of New York theatre for over 50 years, produced such Broadway hits as ON THE TWENTIETH C…

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Mystery of Edwin Drood *** by Barry

         A Mad Caper Finds Its Way to Broadway, Once AgainWill Chase, Stephanie J. Block              By Isa GoldbergThere is lots of faux fun to be had watching "Th…

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Midtown International Theatre Festival by Barry

And The Winners Are:The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announced the winners of the MITF 2012 Season Awards at a ceremony which was held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 7pm at…

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The Heiress **** by Barry

Jessica Chastain is ‘The Heiress'             By Isa GoldbergJessica Chastain ("The Help," "Tree of Life") is not really beautiful as "The Heiress.&quo…

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Son of a Gun *** by Barry

Rebecca Hart, Van Hughes      By Patrick ChristianoWhile there is much to like even admire and enjoy in Don Chaffer's new musical Son of a Gun, the tale concerning a father and son conf…

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Annie Opens @ The Palace by Barry

Lilla CrawfordNovember 15, 2012: In these days just after the storm Sandy what New Yorker couldn't use a dose of optimism? Well, an entertaining new production of the feel good family musi…

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Actors Temple Benefit by Barry

Randie Levine- MillerBroadway & Cabaret Community Salute                The Actors' Temple                             The Best of Broadway &am…

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Monday, October 29, 2012

STAGES: Frankenstein Follies by Barry

Helene Leonard, Paul Hartman, Ashley NillStages presented Frankenstein Follies, a Halloween musical review @ Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. The show was Directed and Choreographed  by He…

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Horror-Ween @ B. Smith by Barry

Carrie (First Prize),The Munsters (Second Prize), Two Deaths Do Us Part (First Prize)A TRUE_LY BLOOD-Y HORROR-WEEN PARTY was held at B. Smith's Restaurant on the Long Wharf @ Bay Street. F…

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Sherie Rene Scott @ 54 Below by Barry

             By Patrick Christiano"Piece of Meat" is the title of Sherie Rene Scott's marvelously sung new cabaret show at 54 Below, where the Broadway star of "Ai…

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Untying Love by Barry

          By Isa GoldbergDeath is usually a place you get to and not where things begin. So, imagine the obstacles playwright Peggy A. Willens is faced with in her new play "Unty…

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Graham Nash @ ACA by Barry

Graham Nash, Dorian BergenThe Art of Graham Nash, an exhibition featuring a diverse range of Nash's works, opened at New York City's ACA Galleries on October 11. 2012.  The gallery hosted a…

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Audra McDonald Honored by Barry

THE PLAYERS HOST PIPE NIGHT HONORING AUDRA MCDONALDAudra McDonald                   By Isa GoldbergRadiating elegance, beyond anyone's pipe dreams, Pipe Night at the Player…

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Barry

                  By Isa Goldberg *****
It's astonishing to see "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" performed without a single box office star. What shines through …

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Friday, October 19, 2012

"In The Summer Pavilion" by Barry

Meena Dimain, Rachel Mewbron, Ryan Barry,October 18,2012: IN THE SUMMER PAVILION written by Paul David Young and directed by Kathy Gail MacGowan. opened @ 59E59Street Theaters. What if ther…

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"In The Bar Of A Tokyo Hotel" by Barry

Maria Torres, Sashi BoloojaMedia At Large Productions presents a unique revival of Tennessee Williams' IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL which opened on October 18, 2012  Off-Broadway at New Wo…

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Falling **** by Barry

           By Sam AffoumadoAutism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may possibly be one of the most complex disabilities that families can face. The New York Premiere of Falling, a drama by…

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Heresy Opens @ The Flea *** by Barry

Director Jim Simpson, Ariel Woodiwiss                By Patrick ChristianoOctober 11, 2012: Opening night of the world premier of HERESY, a witty parody by A. R. Gurney prese…

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Hamptons Film Festival by Barry

Ruth Appelhof, Richard Gere, Toni RossThe 20th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), which took place in the villages of East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Southampton from October …

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Love Marilyn @ HIFF by Barry

The Hamptons International Film Festival presented LOVE, MARILYN as the Opening Night Film of the 20th Anniversary Film Festival. Liz Garbus’ documentary feature LOVE, MARILYN  a startlin…

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Joy Behar: Say Anything! by Barry

Joy BeharJoy Behar celebrated the launch of her new nightly talk show on Current TV, "Joy Behar: Say Anything!," at Tom Colicchio's soon to be opened Topping Rose House in Bridgeha…

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Hidden Treasures Benefit by Barry

Ann Hampton CallawayHidden Treasures: The Songs of Larry Kerchner to benefit Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook Initiative and The Mabel Mercer FoundationOn November 5th at 7 pm, …

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Vy Higgensen Gospel Gathering by Barry

Vy Higginsen, Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson: Photo: Nanette Shaw              By: Isa GoldbergAt Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant, Ginny’s Supper Club, downstairs from the ton…

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cyndi Lauper Talks by Barry

Valerie Smaldone, Cyndi Lauper                    By Isa Goldberg In her typical “Queens vernacular” Cyndi Lauper talked to Valerie Smaldone at the 92nd Y in what felt…

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Chaplin **1/2 by Barry

'Chaplin’ Won’t Leave You Speechless       By Isa GoldbergRob McClure as Charlie ChaplinA valentine to the movies and to the orphans we all are, the musical “Chaplin,” like the…

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