John Proctor is the Villain At the end of Arthur Miller’s classic play, “The Crucible,” protagonist John Proctor refuses to lie, even to save his own life. Overwhelmed by what he is being asked to do, he exclaims, “I have given you my soul; leave me …Read more
In 1890, Oscar Wilde wrote a story about a young handsome man who has his portrait painted. He then makes a Faustian bargain, trading his soul for the picture to age, wrinkle and grow ugly instead of his body. This allows the youth to live a dissolut …Read more
Floyd Collins “Truth is stranger than fiction” goes the old expression, and some of the most intriguing stories come directly from the headlines. In the early 1920’s many men explored the Kentucky caves, hoping to attract tourists to pay to visit the …Read more
If you are expecting one of your favorite TV shows, complete with its competitive divas and love stories in the new version of SMASH at the Imperial Theatre, you might be disappointed since the Broadway version is very different. The 2012 TV show whi …Read more
Broadway is always looking for a family friendly musical, one with kid and tourist appeal, and this season the musical is “Boop! The Musical.” Few young people know Betty Boop, the animated character from the 1930’s. Her look is distinctive: she’s a …Read more
If you’ve seen the original David Mamet play or the movie version of “GlenGarry Glen Ross,” forget it and approach this revival with a fresh mind. Don’t compare the present cast to Al Pacino, Jonathan Pryce and Jack Lemmon or consider what makes it d …Read more
How would you react after a terrible personal tragedy? Would you slip into a deep depression? In the new musical “Redwood” directed by Tina Landau at the Nederlander Theater, Idina Menzel’s Jesse rushes to get as far away as possible from her pain. I …Read more
It’s not easy for an adult to learn a new language. If you ever tried, you will connect with the characters in “English” the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play for Drama by playwright Sanaz Toossi now presented by Roundabout Theatre Company. Each of th …Read more
Some Broadway musicals are classics, revived over and over again. And then there are the divas, the performers who create the starring roles. If you are lucky enough to see them, you will witness unforgettable performances. This year’s outstanding re …Read more
The Board of Directors of Eureka Day school, a private school in upscale Berkeley, California, prizes inclusivity above all else. So no issues will be resolved without complete agreement. “We only make decisions by consensus,” says Meiko, a member of …Read more
