BWW Review: Upstream Theater's Truly Special THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Chris Gibson
- May 6, 2016
I've always appreciated live stagings of THE GLASS MENAGERIE far more than the attempts by Hollywood to turn it into a film. They always spoil it by messing with the ending. It's a melancholy slice of playwright Tennessee Williams' life, albeit, one that bears more than a slight resemblance, but which has been fictionalized to a degree. And, you won't find any tacked on 'happy ending' here, which is the way I like it. Williams disowned the first film version, and rightly so. It's not meant to be neatly resolved, and that's why it makes an emotional impact. Upstream Theater's current production is brilliantly staged, cast, and directed. I don't think I've seen a finer presentation, or one that was as engaging as this one. I think it's a must-see, even if you've seen the play many, many times before. This is a fresh and lively take that's well worthy of your time and attention, so go already!
The Spring Midtown International Theatre Festival Returns
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Feb 7, 2016
Year 2016 looks like it will be AMAZING for the venerable Midtown International Theatre Festival. The level of talent and experience this season is considerable. The subject matter stronger, more topical, and brilliantly written.
BWW Review: BEN VEREEN Finds Magic to Do at Catalina Jazz Club
by Don Grigware
- Dec 21, 2015
On Friday December 18 the legendary Ben Vereen came to Catalina Jazz Club for his latest one-man cabaret An Evening with Ben Vereen. Backed by three fabulous musicians, musical director David Loeb at the piano, Tom Kennedy on bass and Marc DiCianni on drums, Vereen took the stage for 70 minutes and let fly. There was enough energy and passion abounding for three performers, let alone one. Known as a primo dancer, that was at a minimum, as he is approaching 70, but he moved in constant rhythm across the stage and back as he lovingly sang 20 songs, mostly from Broadway. There was very little patter; Vereen poured his soul into the work and kept his packed house begging for more.
Horse Trade to to Present GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL at The Kraine & UNDER St. Marks, 6/25-7/3
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 18, 2015
FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present the first annual Queerly, a festival seen through lavender-colored glasses, June 25-July 3 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A). We take the everyday experiences, jokes and stories of being Southern, Canadian, a person of color, a sports fan, a misfit, a redhead and view them through the lens of queer identity. A celebration of this diverse, strong, sharing-minded community told through stories, songs, poetry and plays. Tickets ($8-$15) may be purchased in advance at www.horseTRADE.info.
Mike Stern & Bill Evans Band, BEAUTIFUL's Anika Larsen and More Set for Birdland Next Month
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 13, 2015
Birdland Jazz Club just announced its March 2015 schedule, featuring Mike Stern and Bill Evans Band, Barbara Carroll, John Abercrombie Quartet, Sheila Jordan with the Steve Kuhn Trio, Kevin Mahogany, Anika Larsen featuring Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
GSN Acquires SALE OF THE CENTURY, Announces New Series & Show Pick-Ups
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 20, 2013
GSN announced today a host of new acquisitions of classic game shows and episodes, including the GSN premiere of SALE OF THE CENTURY, featuring 65 episodes that originally aired on NBC in 1988-89 with host Jim Perry. In addition, the network will debut 57 new-to-GSN episodes of PRESS YOUR LUCK from 1983-84 with host Peter Tomarken. SALE OF THE CENTURY and the new episodes of PRESS YOUR LUCK will premiere on GSN on April 1, 2013. New episodes of PRESS YOUR LUCK will premiere at 9:00am ET and SALE OF THE CENTURY will premiere at 9:30am ET.
LIVE OF PI, THE HOBBIT Among Top Nominees for VES Awards
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 7, 2013
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 11th Annual VES Awards, which recognize outstanding visual effects artistry in 24 categories of film, animation, television, commercials and video games.
Mike Stern Band to Play Iridium Jazz Club, 4/7 & 4/8
by Samantha Jacobsen
- Apr 7, 2010
The Mike Stern Band is set to play at the Iridium Jazz Club On April 7th and 8th with sets at 8pm and 10pm each night.
The band features Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers, Tom Kennedy and Bob Malach.
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