288 stories by "Elyse Trevers"
The statistics are staggering and heartbreaking. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 out of 7 children was food-deprived. Now it is estimated that 1 out of 4 children is going hungry. With schoo…
What do you do when the show you are working on goes on hiatus and you are self-quarantined? If you are a member of a theater union like Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 IATSE or United S…
Nothing can defeat the spunky Molly Brown " not poverty, hunger, illiteracy or even a sinking ship. She reminds us of her feisty spirit when she sings "till I leave the rear / It's from the …
Even seemingly well-adjusted families can be messy. In the new play "Grand Horizons," by Bess Wohl ("Small Mouths," "Make Believe,") a retired librarian, Nancy (the wonderful Jane Alexander)…
Romeo lives! At the end of the famous tragedy by Shakespeare, the young hero drinks poison and dies, but in "Romeo and Bernadette," the original Off-Broadway musical, an Amas Musical Thea…
 A simple railroad or subway ride leads you right to Madison Square Garden for top-notch children's entertainment. Shows are varied with appeal to youngsters and, often, even their paren…
I am intrigued by mentalists and mediums and always excited about a play that uses spiritualism as its theme. Even more so when the playwright is Lucas Hnath (A Doll's House, Part 2, and Hil…
It opens in a whirlwind of activity. The chef chops, minces, slices and dices, rushing between stove and counter. He throws in spices, tastes, then adds sauces, all to the jazz playing in th…
It's easy to understand why some people suffer from Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) especially when their clown faces are hidden under greasepaint, false noses and perpetually dour expressions…
Ironically, Tennessee Williams, a gay playwright, wrote some of the most iconic roles for women in theater. He created parts such as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, Maggie in A Cat on A…
Is there life after Game of Thrones? At the end of the popular long-running HBO mega-series, Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) was named the Hand of the King to Bran. Then the show ended, so w…
Long before puppets became common in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, ("Avenue Q," "Hand of God," "King Kong") there was Audrey II, the star of "Little Shop of Horrors." In a league of its o…
Want to keep your kids away from screens? Â Take them to the theater; it's never too early! Often the best introduction the theater is something familiar, a show based upon a favorite book…
Some plays are age specific and attract a certain demographic. "Fern Hill," written by actor-playwright Michael Tucker (L.A. Law,) deals with three couples who are long-time friends. They ar…
Writers have long been fascinated with time travel. Characters go back in time to try to change things ("Back To The Future.") and sometimes even meet famous people. Sometimes they go forwar…
Good quality ice cream doesn't need a lot of stuff " whipped cream, sprinkles, syrup and a cherry on top. Just enjoy the pure flavor of chocolate or vanilla. The same can be said of Broadway…
Despite being married, I am familiar with online dating sites. I've helped one single friend scroll through her options, another create profiles (she fibbed about her age,) and a third alpha…
Usually it takes a lot of money, time and practice to present a new full-length musical, yet between July 8 and August 30, New York Musical Festival will offer 30 new full-length musicals. S…
After seeing "Not Even the Good Things," we left Theatre Row's Studio Theatre filled with questions. Who was the little girl? Why was Bill the only one who could see her? Why did Bill tolera…
Times have changed. Or have they? Yesterday was a day filled with special events featuring female sports figures. On TV Wimbledon featured the women's semi-finals from London. In New York, t…
Playwright -actress Kate Hamill did such a creative job with her campy adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice" using men to play women's roles that I eagerly anticipated her version of "Little W…
My friend recently posted on Facebook, "I love/hate being addicted to my phone." Dave Malloy's beautiful new musical "Octet," at The Pershing Square Signature Center might provide a solution…
"I hate politicians!" Miriam emphatically announces as she struggles to negotiate government bureaucracy. All around me in Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre, audience members quietly nodded thei…
Although not a particularly good actress, Lorraine is always playing a part. Fortunately for the audience, Lorraine is portrayed by a particularly good actress, Susan Sarandon. In his new pl…
Classic plays have universal themes and meaningful dialogue. Often the challenge for modern directors is how to mount the plays creatively and who to cast in iconic roles. William Shakespear…
