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Friday, May 29, 2015

Cagney - the tough guy who tapped doesn't live up to its legend by Oscar E. Moore

It is at the 1978 SAG Lifetime Achievement Awards that we see Cagney and Jack Warner reminiscing and then in flashback the hits and misses of Mr. Cagney’s long life.

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Monday, May 25, 2015

Getting Even with Shakespeare - Fringe Fest Review by Oscar E. Moore

A long winded play short on clarity. Brush up your Shakespeare before heading out to see this one.

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Just in Time - The Judy Holliday Story by Oscar E. Moore

Marina Squerciati has Holliday's endearing personality, quirks and all, down pat. It's an entertaining tribute to an original and very special lady.

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The Twentieth-Century Way - Fringe Fest Review by Oscar E. Moore

It's an important but little known piece of gay history which is performed to the hilt by Messrs Bradley and Mammana. Baring both their talent and their bodies for a good theatrical albeit c…

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Burning in China - Fringe Fest Review by Oscar E. Moore

Imagine that an old friend, an affable laid back teacher invites you over to talk about his one year trip to China months before the Tiananmen Square incident in 1988.

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POWER BALLADZ by Oscar E. Moore

Rocking the rafters with three amazing performers with incredible voices and enough energy to power the East and West Coast. They are Dieter Bierbrauer, Mary Mossberg and Scott Richard Foste…

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Spellbound by Oscar E. Moore

This Harry Potter–like fantasy might make a better movie.

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Fringe Fest - All Day Suckers by Oscar E. Moore

Dealing with the nightmare that health care bureaucracy has become, you will find yourself laughing and laughing until the seriousness of it all sets in.

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The Pig, The Farmer and The Artist by Oscar E. Moore

An artful satire of the art world which is like falling down the famous rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland and finding a cast of zany characters who sing majestically.

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Have a Nice Life - Fringe Fest Review by Oscar E. Moore

This group therapy musical is a mere shadow of its original NYMF production of 2006.

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Pope! an epic musical by Oscar E. Moore

Holy Moly! Justin Moran (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Pappas (Music) have written a terrific and thoroughly entertaining soft rock score for Pope! A clever and hip musical

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And a Wake-Up by Oscar E. Moore

War vet and hero, John Williams' adjustment to coming home is examined superficially. Did I mention that he's dead?

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When Last We Flew by Oscar E. Moore

The quality of acting is exceptional and the direction by Colette Robert is intriguing. With some more work "When Last We Flew" could really take flight.

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An Error of the Moon by Oscar E. Moore

It's hardly entertaining or illuminating. I couldn't wait to get home and listen to "The Ballad of Booth" from Stephen Sondheim's Assassins.

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It Must Be Him by Oscar E. Moore

A dud drowning in vintage humor and variety type skit jokes that sometimes land or more often land with a thud.

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It Must Be Him by Oscar E. Moore

A dud drowning in vintage humor and variety type skit jokes that sometimes land or more often land with a thud.

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Daniel Beaty in Through The Night - Reviewed by Oscar E. Moore by Oscar E. Moore

. Mr. Beaty's strong underlying message of faith, hope and taking care of the children is omnipresent. To do whatever it takes, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make it throug…

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Now Circa Then - where the past and present bond beautifully at Ars Nova by Oscar E. Moore

It is refreshing, delightful, charming and intelligent.

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Review: Brief Encounter - Noel Coward jazzed up by OSCAR E. MOORE

Engaging and unconventional. Inventive and romantic.

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Review: Mrs. Warren's Profession - Cherry Jones returns to Broadway by OSCAR E. MOORE

For fans of Shaw and Cherry Jones this is a grand, beautifully designed opportunity.

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Review: The Most Ridiculous Thing You Ever Hoid - Marx Brothers at New York Musical Theatre Festival by OSCAR E. MOORE

The cast couldn't be better to bring to life the endless groan inducing gags, double entendres, puns and play on words and zany antics of the ridiculous plot.

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Review: The Pitmen Painters - Underground Art Appreciation by OSCAR E. MOORE

Spanning from 1934 to 1947, this true story of British miners known as The Ashington Group, who unexpectedly become well know artists, is truly fascinating.

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Review: In Transit - Off B'way a cappella musical by OSCAR E. MOORE

With a sharp wit, satirical barbs and basic honesty the creators have come up with a truly original way of presenting some well worn characters and situations.

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Review: Therapy Rocks at NYMF by OSCAR E. MOORE

What a great score. Possibly some songs that could make it from the show and onto the charts.

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Review: POPart the musical at NYMF by OSCAR E. MOORE

How it got this far is a mystery that even Agatha Christie couldn't supply an acceptable answer for.

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Review: Love Divided by Times Three: Remembrance of Things Past Off-B'way by OSCAR E. MOORE

Director Anthony Marsellis has mined all the drama, the humor and the dance in this unusual theatrical piece that defies categorization.

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Review: The DEEP THROAT sex scandal: Off B'way Eye Opener by OSCAR E. MOORE

Oral sex isn't what it used to be. “The DEEP THROAT sex scandal” deals with sex, politics and porn and is directed by Jerry Douglas in a cartoon like manner. Sometimes hitting th…

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Fingers and Toes at New York Musical Theatre Festival by Oscar E. Moore

Love is spoken about and sung about but somehow you don't fall in love with the show as a whole.

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Marilyn Maye in “Her Kind of Broadway” at The Metropolitan Room by OSCAR E. MOORE

One of the most magical nights of musical theatre. You will be enthralled and exhausted from cheering.

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Trav'lin: the new 1930's Harlem Musical at NYMF by OSCAR E. MOORE

An inspired musical journey of love, betrayal and forgiveness. It's one hell of an enjoyable trip.

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Review: Look Back in Anger at The Seeing Place Theater by OSCAR E. MOORE

Tackling a production of John Osborne's 1956 “angry young man” play - Look Back in Anger - is a daunting task.

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