Tag: theater nyc

“A Kind Shot” Aims Deep but Barely Scratches the Skin

“A Kind Shot” Aims Deep but Barely Scratches the Skin

Last night, on a cold NYC evening, I venture to the Lower East Side of this beautiful city to watch a one woman show. The show is called “A Kind Shot,” which came with some buzz from the very important Fringe Festival, and it was located in the well known theater the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. I was excited for two […]

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Spitting in the Face of the Devil Delivers

Spitting in the Face of the Devil Delivers

United Solo Theatre has done it again. Spitting in the Face of the Devil, written and performed by Bob Brader, was originally performed September 25th to a sold out show. A second show was added on November 9th for those that did not get to experience this emotional story the first time. An emotional and touching story, Bob Brader really […]

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“ALIVE! 55+ and Kicking” Took This Non-Believer To Church

“ALIVE! 55+ and Kicking” Took This Non-Believer To Church

It was a rainy and dreadful Saturday afternoon. It was the coldest day of the Fall so far, and the wind was unforgiving. I was on my way to Harlem to watch a show to review it and the climate was not making it easy for this to be an enjoyable experience. As I walked in, I was welcomed by […]

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Murder, Betrayal, and Vengeance: Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus Comes Alive on the West End Theater

Murder, Betrayal, and Vengeance: Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus Comes Alive on the West End Theater

Last Friday night, I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of catching The Frog & Peach Theater Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus at the West End Theater. A huge Shakespeare fan myself, I was thrilled and excited to be able to go see this play. This particular story was one I was not at all familiar with, […]

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I Laughed, I Cried, I Clapped: Baba by Alex Mahgoub

I Laughed, I Cried, I Clapped: Baba by Alex Mahgoub

I had the pleasure of attending the United Solo Theatre Festival to see a performance of Baba on October 8th at Theatre Row. Written and performed by Alex Mahgoub and directed by Armando Merlo, Baba took part in the 5th anniversary of the United Solo Theatre Festival. Alex Mahgoub was actually inspired to perform his own solo show after his […]

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“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” or How Small Town Texas Deals with the Modern World

“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” or How Small Town Texas Deals with the Modern World

Nanna Jo (Kathleen O’Neill) is about to go on a missionary trip to Africa, when suddenly her son, Jimmy (Gary Hilborn), comes bursting through her door. Distressed, he confesses he had just beaten his son so badly he had to call an ambulance. Now here they are, having to confront the next few days while waiting for the cops to […]

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Boomerang Theatre Company Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost

Boomerang Theatre Company Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost

The Boomerang Theatre Company has done it again. The last time I attended a production by The Boomerang Theatre Company was to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Central Park and enjoyed it tremendously; this time I was fortunate to catch a performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost at Bryant Park. Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Cailin Heffernan, Love’s Labour’s Lost […]

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Fringe NYC presents Urban Momfare

Fringe NYC presents Urban Momfare

Every year I am excited for August to roll around for two reasons; my mother’s birthday and The Fringe NYC Festival. Whether volunteering at the various venues during the festival or just sitting back and watching the different plays, I always enjoy the festival. This year the Fringe festival is celebrating its 18th anniversary and this year’s catchy theme is “Fringe […]

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Theater As You’ve Never Seen it Before

Theater As You’ve Never Seen it Before

A day in New York City can be wonderful, enlightening and extremely diverse. Playing with Reality, an interactive performance company, gives its audiences a chance to co-create stories, whether they be funny, sad, exciting, or mysterious…all of them are touching. As diverse as the city that never sleeps, each show encompasses all of the elements that can be found on […]

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Drop Dead Perfect: A New Comedy by Erasmus Fenn

Drop Dead Perfect: A New Comedy by Erasmus Fenn

I am so grateful that I had the chance to check out a performance of Drop Dead Perfect because it is by far the best play I have seen all year. I was laughing throughout the entire performance and I would be shocked if anyone told me that they did not enjoy it. Presented by The Penguin Rep Theatre in […]

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