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Monday, April 15, 2013

HSMs | Stepping up, in ‘The Pajama Game’ by Peter D. Kramer

Samantha Murphy takes a break from rehearsing “The Pajama Game” at Pearl River High School. Photo by Peter Carr/The Journal News. Pearl River freshman Sam Murphy is happy to be h…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:15PM

HSMs | Working on characters at John Jay’s ‘Working’ by Peter D. Kramer

Isaac Sims plays truck driver Frank Decker in John Jay’s production of “Working.” Photo by Frank Becerra Jr/The Journal News. When John Jay High School senior Isaac Sims st…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:15PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Working’ at John Jay by Peter D. Kramer

Thanks to director Bill Friedman and the cast for having us at a recent rehearsal for “Working” at John Jay High School. Here’s a peek, from the lens of Frank Becerra’…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:05PM

HSMs | Running Lines at John Jay’s “Working” by Peter D. Kramer

Here’s the Running Lines video I shot at John Jay High School’s production of “Working,” the musical based on interviews by Chicago newsman Studs Terkel. The show loo…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:04PM

HSMs | A Charming couple at North Salem’s ‘Cinderella’ by Peter D. Kramer

Daniel Vazquez, who plays Prince Charming, and Natalie Tiffany, who plays Cinderella, were a couple before they became THE couple in North Salem’s production of Cinderella. Photo by Fr…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 01:36PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ at North Salem by Peter D. Kramer

Thanks to director Doug Coates and the cast for having us at a recent rehearsal of ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ at North Salem Middle High School. Here’s…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 01:29PM
Thursday, April 11, 2013

David Hyde Pierce: Here by Peter D. Kramer

For 11 seasons, David Hyde Pierce played Dr. Niles Crane, the persnickety perfectionist younger brother of Kelsey Grammer’s Dr. Frasier Crane on TV’s “Frasier.” It…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Carly Sonenclar’s 1st NYC concert: Aug. 10 at Best Buy Times Square by Peter D. Kramer

It’s official: Carly Rose Sonenclar is coming to NYC on Aug. 10. It pays to be one of Carly’s Angels. Followers of “X Factor” finalist Carly Rose Sonenclar (and Ameri…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 07:57AM

‘Sopranos’ Vincent Pastore returns to the Crazy Horse by Peter D. Kramer

Vincent Pastore, who starred in “The Sopranos,” on the set of his new play, “Wild Children,” at the Nyack Village Theater. The show, directed by Richard Quinn, runs A…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Metro Awards return to Paramount by Peter D. Kramer

Just got word from producer Danielle Rudess that the Metropolitan High School Theater Awards will return to Peekskill’s Paramount Center for the Arts on June 3. It’s an outcome t…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 04:25PM

‘Ni!’ nearby: ‘Spamalot’ at Yorktown Stage by Peter D. Kramer

John Anthony Lopez is King Arthur and Peter Turo is his trusty squire Patsy, coconuts at the ready, in rehearsal for the Westchester premiere of “Spamalot” at Yorktown Stage. The…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:52AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

From Cold Spring 2013 to ‘Granite Flats’ 1962 by Peter D. Kramer

Cold Spring’s Maia Guest, Charlie Plummer and John Christian Plummer on the set of “Granite Flats,” a BYUtv series that premieres April 7. Photo by Jessica Brinton. It is a…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:32AM
Monday, April 1, 2013

HSMs | Born to play Tevye, in ‘Fiddler’ at Pelham by Peter D. Kramer

Pelham senior Noah Peck plays Tevye the dairyman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” with performances at 7:30 p.m., April 5 and 6, and at 2 p.m., April 7. Tickets are $20; $15 students an…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:02AM

HSMs | Finding direction, and giving it, at Carmel’s ‘Music Man’ by Peter D. Kramer

Carmel High School senior Amanda Seale is the student director for “The Music Man,” which will run at George Fischer Middle School at 7:30 p.m., April 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m., Apri…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:01AM

HSMs | Finding his inner Mushnik in ‘Little Shop’ by Peter D. Kramer

Benjamin Thomas, left, as Mr. Mushnik, rages at the actions of his flower-shop clerk Seymour Krelborn, played by Stephen Doyle III, in Woodlands High School’s production of “Litt…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00AM
Friday, March 29, 2013

Remembering Dorina DiLullo, gone too soon…. by Peter D. Kramer

Dorina DiLullo in PMT’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” in 2002. Photo courtesy Larry Garcia. Got word today of yesterday’s passing of Dorina DiLullo, 44, a fixture in Wes…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:09PM
Thursday, March 28, 2013

HSMs | Running Lines at Carmel’s ‘The Music Man’ by Peter D. Kramer

Thanks to director Brian Lynch and musical director Peter Ballantoni and the kids in cast, crew and pit for having us at rehearsal for ‘The Music Man’ at George Fischer Middle Sc…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 05:46PM
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Westlake by Peter D. Kramer

Thanks to Westlake High School’s director Phil Cutrone and his cast for showing up—in costume—for a rehearsal of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ so that Journal News pho…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:25PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘The Music Man’ in Carmel by Peter D. Kramer

Carmel High School presents its musical at George Fischer Middle School, where music director Peter Ballantoni’s band always sounds great. No less so this year, when they’re play…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:01PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Hairspray’ in Port Chester by Peter D. Kramer

Check out a rehearsal for ‘Hairspray’ at Port Chester High School, through the lens of photographer Tania Savayan. Thanks to director Joshua Tenzer, choreographer Devon Jamess an…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:07PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Little Shop’ at Woodlands by Peter D. Kramer

Check out Ricky Flores’ photos from a recent rehearsal of ‘Little Shop’ at Woodlands High School. Director Nicole Masi and her kids were having a great time, just days befo…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 01:51PM

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Fiddler’ at Pelham by Peter D. Kramer

Visited a rehearsal for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ the other day and director Tom Beck and his cohorts George Croom (at the piano), Neil Schleifer and the kids were working hard. Phot…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 11:59AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

HSMs | Running Lines at Woodlands’ ‘Little Shop’ by Peter D. Kramer

Stopped by Woodlands High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” rehearsal last week. Strange not to see John MacLean’s smiling face there, but he is retired and Nicole Ma…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:12PM

HSMs | Running lines at Port Chester’s ‘Hairspray’ by Peter D. Kramer

Director Joshua Tenzer and the kids at Port Chester are always so welcoming it’s a pleasure to stop by their state-of-the-art auditorium. This year is the last time I’ll be able …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:39PM

HSMs | Running Lines at Pelham’s ‘Fiddler’ by Peter D. Kramer

Stopped by rehearsal for “Fiddler on the Roof” at Pelham Memorial High School yesterday and found director Tom Beck his usual hilarious self, aided and abetted by Neil Schliefer …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:11PM
Monday, March 25, 2013

White smoke from Argentina (and Stepinac): A new Evita by Peter D. Kramer

Jessica Lynch has been cast as Eva Peron in Archbishop Stepinac’s “Evita,” opening April 26. Stepinac’s producer Keith Sunderland got in touch this morning to update …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:29PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘The Wiz’ at Spring Valley by Peter D. Kramer

Take a peek at Spring Valley High School’s “The Wiz,” through the lens of Journal News/Lohud.com photographer Seth Harrison. Thanks to director Stacey Roth Tirro and her ca…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 11:30AM

HSMs | Audition: Stepinac seeks a new Evita by Peter D. Kramer

A  need for vocal rest has prompted Harrison’s Halle Mastroberardino to step down from the title role in Archbishop Stepinac’s production of “Evita” in late April. S…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:45AM
Friday, March 15, 2013

HSMs | Rehearsing ‘Me and My Girl’ at Tappan Zee by Peter D. Kramer

Take a peek at rehearsals for ‘Me and My Girl’ at Tappan Zee High School, through the lens of Journal News photographer Peter Carr. Thanks to the cast and director Ed Clinton for…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:52PM

HSMs | Rehearsing Blind Brook’s ‘Seussical’ by Peter D. Kramer

Take a peek at rehearsals for “Seussical” at Blind Brook High School, which runs at 7:30 p.m. March 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. March 16. $12. [email protected]. Thanks to the…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:42PM

HSMs | Rehearsing Nyack’s ‘Big River’ by Peter D. Kramer

Photos by John Meore of The Journal News from rehearsals for Nyack High School’s production of “Big River,” which ends its two-week run with performances at 8 p.m. March 15…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:28PM

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