Saturday, July 27, 2013

Reality TV on the New York City Stage



Theater-lovers, think that you can escape reality TV. Well, think again. 

Last month, Atlantic Theater Company gave us the Rod McLachlan's play Good Television about a reality series profiling the impact of meth addiction on a family. 

This month Second Stage Theatre gives us the musical comedy Nobody Loves You [Book & Lyrics: Itamar Moses; Music & Lyrics: Gaby Alter] about a student who goes on a reality show to win back his ex-girlfriend.

At this point, it is clear that reality TV is here to stay. The question now..is reality theater also here to stay?

Monday, July 15, 2013

My New England Seacoast (and Ogunquit Playhouse) Getaway


Ogunquit Playhouse

A few years ago, I drove by the Ogunquit Playhouse on US1 in Maine and have always wanted to go to the historic theater to see a production. Well, over the long July 4th weekend as I enjoyed a trip to the beautiful New England Seacoast, I finally had a chance to visit the summer playhouse and experience a production - the light musical Thoroughly Modern Millie [Music/Lyrics: Jeanine Tesori & Dick Scanlan; Book: Richard Morris & Dick Scanlan] starring Sally Struthers as Mrs. Meers, Becky Gulsvig as Millie, Matt Lutz as Jimmy, and Terry Burrell as Muzzy.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

The Playwrights' Sidewalk Outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre

The Playwrights' Sidewalk
A corporate acquaintance now finds herself facing the dreaded commute to Jersey City, NJ. She has been trying out various subway connections to the Path and recently found herself strolling up Christopher Street and having a bit of fun checking out the shops and restaurants. She also noticed a rare treat in NYC - the Playwrights' Sidewalk outside The Lucille Lortell Theatre in the West Village.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Random Happenings - June 2013

According to TripAdvisor survey, Germans and Americans are the best tippers. TKTS booth celebrates 40th anniversary. Actor Michael Douglas brings attention to the HPV virus. HBO Sopranos selected by WGA's as top TV show. Weeks later, its star James Gandolfini dies in Rome from heart attack. Women win big at Tony Awards; show has best viewership in four years. Last human being from the 19th century dies. Mating turtles overrun JFK runway. The search for Hoffa starts again and then stops. Bummer, Associated Press stops publishing Off Broadway, opera and dance reviews. 70% of us hate or feel uninspired in our work. LGBT community celebrates overturn of DOMA. And Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is on track to recoup...any day now...any day now...