The Flea is doing something great in the city of New York: presenting the New York premiere of “The Recommendation” by playwright Jonathan Caren (author of the critically acclaimed “Catch the Fish”). Directed by Kel Haney (“The Shakes: Romeo and Juli …Read more
Twenty-five years have passed since Lee Blessing made his mark on Broadway with “A Walk in the Woods”. A two-handed drama about an American and Russian arms negotiator taking some off-the-clock time to talk less formally about the most pressing issue …Read more
At the end of the last season, three of the most solid “Saturday Nigh Live” cast members—Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, and Bill Hadar—left the show. It was then announced that head writer and “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyers will leave the show mid …Read more
In two of his recent columns for the New York Post, Michael Riedel editorialized a bit about the inadequate way Broadway theaters dim their lights in tribute to luminaries who have passed on. It is traditional for outdoor marquees to be dimmed for on …Read more
Even though his works have inspired a myriad of adaptations, the life of William Shakespeare remains a fascinating enigma that has aroused the imaginations of artists all over the world. Using the Bard’s early sonnets to give us insight into who he m …Read more
London during 1888 was victim to the reign of the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper – notorious for repeatedly stabbing prostitutes in dark alleyways and for being unidentified even to this day. “The Unfortunates” is a look into the life of Mary …Read more
On Wednesday at 7:45pm, Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights in honor of one of the great legends of modern theater, actress Julie Harris, who passed away at age 87. A five-time Tony Award winner (plus a sixth for lifetime achievement), Ha …Read more
How did the personal life of Shakespeare have an effect on his writing? Using his Sonnets, a Swedish team has explored the Bard’s early life. In order to create a musical they needed to first translate everything in Swedish and bringing it to the Sta …Read more
“Slaughterhouse-Five,” a play based on the novel by seminal author Kurt Vonnegut, played several dates in August at The C.O.W. (21 Clinton Street). The play was part of the NY International Fringe Festival, the largest multi-arts festival in North Am …Read more
Just days after Robert Mugabe won yet another rigged election in Zimbabwe, “Breakfast with Mugabe” made its New York City premiere on August 7th, presenting a moving fictional portrayal of the country’s volatile political state. The screenplay by Fra …Read more
