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Monday, April 4, 2016

Miracle of Long Johns by Barry

Four Performances of Award-winning Solo Comedy Miracle of Long Johns April 7 and 8 By: Beau Jared Direct from Colorado’s Boulder Fringe and NY’s 2015 United Solo Theater Festival, cri…

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Cagney **** by Barry

CAGNEY @ Westside Theater Musical about Hollywood tough guy, James Cagney, in tap shoes! By: Patrick Christiano The musical Cagney, which opened last night at the Westside Theater, is a th…

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

MAC Awards by Barry

The 30th Annual Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs MAC Awards presentation and show took place on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:30pm, at BB King Blues Club & Grill on…

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ACA Galleries Book Signing by Barry

The Art and Science of Hand Reading by Ellen Goldberg and Dorian Bergen After many years in the making The Art and Science of Hand Reading by Ellen Goldberg and Dorian Bergen has been publis…

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Saturday, April 2, 2016

She Loves Me ***** by Barry

By: David Sheward A big, chocolate-centered valentine, the Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of She Loves Me is just sweet enough to instill bliss but not so sweet as to give yo…

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

She Loves Me *** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons The musical, She Loves Me, which premiered on Broadway in 1963, is the third adaptation of Parfumerie, by Hungarian playwright, Miklos Laszlo. It followed two films, in…

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

UniverSoul Circus by Barry

A Sure Sign of Spring: The Circus Has Come to Town By: Ellis Nassour Spring is here! At least, they keep telling us that. For years, the surest sign of Spring was the circus coming to town.…

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Theater Season by Barry

2015-16 Ends as 2016-17 Gets Ready By:David Sheward The 2015-16 Broadway and off-Broadway theater season is heading into the home stretch with a whirlwind of openings, nominations and award…

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ironbound ***1/2 by Barry

Baggage Bound to Repeat Itself in Relationships By: Lauren Yarger Three time frames intersect at one location – a bus stop in Elizabeth, NJ in Martyna Majok’s study of relationships and…

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Jerusalem ****1/2 by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons When your first name is Dudu and you’re addressing an English-speaking audience, explanations are in order. Therefore, at the very top of Jerusalem, the concert Dudu …

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Hungry **** by Barry

By: David Sheward Political thought and reaction is sadly missing from the American stage with few of our plays or musicals reflecting our raging national conflicts. The British tend to cons…

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Adam Rapp @ The Flea by Barry

WOLF IN THE RIVER ***1/2 By: Patrick Christiano  The prolific award winning playwright Adam Rapp has returned to The Flea with a provocative new play, WOLF IN THE RIVER, featuring memb…

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Thank God for Jokes *** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Not long after having Jimmy Kimmel introduce him via a film clip of the 2012 Gotham Independent Film Awards, Mike Birbiglia tells his audience at the Lynn Redgrave Thea…

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry

Theater Etiquette 2016 Once upon a time, going to the theater was an event. People dressed up, mostly because the well-heeled patrons were more interested in seeing each other than whatever…

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That Physics Show **** by Barry

By: Lauren Yarger Who thought physics could be so much fun? That Physics Show is an entertaining demonstration of the laws of physics, all made interesting and fun by performer/te…

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Wolf in the River Opening by Barry

ADAM RAPP @ THE FLEA WOLF IN THE RIVER, a new play by Adam Rapp, opened March 21 at The Flea after previewing since March 10. The prolific award winning playwright Adam Rapp has returned to…

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The Robber Bridegroom **** - - The Royale *** by Barry

By: David Sheward Inventive direction and design enliven two Off-Broadway productions, providing a pair of exciting evenings in the theater. Alex Timbers has helmed such unexpected and creat…

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Eclipsed **** Blackbird **1/2 by Barry

By: David Sheward Sexual exploitation is a rare subject on Broadway, but two new productions are addressing this explosive topic. Both have honorable intentions, but only one totally succeed…

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FSLC and MoMA by Barry

Film News: FSLC and MoMA’s New Directors/New Films Series; and FSLC’s Art of the Real By: Ellis Nassour  It’s not only that time of year when theater is booming with holiday audi…

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Theatre Access NYC by Barry

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) and The Broadway League Launch Website to Assist Theatergoers with Disabilities                       &…

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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Drama Desk Panel by Barry

The Drama Desk presented “Playwrights & Critics: Bridging the Gap,” a conversation with playwrights and critics, followed by a members mingle this past Wednesday, March 16.  Rob…

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Disaster! **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons The best thing about Disaster!, is that this new Broadway musical has enough comic genius not to occasion a whole slew of quips based on its title. The book by Seth Rude…

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The Royale *** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons These days, when sports are so dominated by African-Americans, it’s hard to picture a time when the world heavyweight boxing championship was off limits to a black box…

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Ruthless! by Barry

Ruthless! Extends Off Broadway Run As Two of Its Stars Take the Stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below By: Ellis Nassour A new block of seats for the Off Broadway revival of Joel Paley and Ma…

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Out of Line: Jules Feiffer by Barry

By: Joan Kraisky Author Martha Fay read excerpts from Out Of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer on Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2016, at the Mark Borghi Gallery, 52 East 76th Street, …

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Sunday, March 13, 2016

2016 Bistro Awards by Barry

The Bistro Awards celebrated their 31st year with a gala on March 8, 2016  at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City with a show hosted by Jason Graae. Sidney Myer,  the voice of …

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Disaster! **** Red Speedo **** by Barry

By: David Sheward Water figures prominently in two diverse new productions, each incredibly seaworthy but very different types of stage vessels. Disaster!, the wild spoof of destructive film…

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Guild Hall Awards by Barry

Guild Hall, the Cultural Center of East Hampton, presented their Lifetime Awards at their annual dinner celebration held at the newly renovated Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Plaza Mary Heilman…

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Happy Birthday Liza by Barry

Liza Minnelli, Celebrating a Milestone: Turning 70 and Still Doing What Comes Naturally By Ellis Nassour Who in the world has the clout to have the immortal George and Ira Gershwin and …

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Prodigal Son **** ---- Women WIthout Men **** by Barry

By: David Sheward New York City Center is playing host to two plays with academic settings. On the larger main stage, Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Prodigal Son, John Patrick Shanley�…

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Jules Feiffer by Barry

Jules Feiffer will be signing his new graphic novel at Mark Borghi Fine Art  Gallery 52 East 76th in New York City on March 12 from 3-5pm. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter

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