An adaptation of a horror novel, a majestic performance by Len Cariou and a powerful play in Spanish, were highlights of the New York stage this year.
Category: Features
A Sardi’s Book Launch Event
Elaine May conversed with veteran film and theater producer Julian Schlossberg to celebrate the publication of his new memoir; it was a hilarious event.
A 2023 10 Best List
Two deceased Black female playwright’s works, personal Off-Off-Broadway shows, and two Broadway revivals were highlights of the New York stage this year.
If You Love Me
Chazz Palminteri is dynamic in this staged reading of Lyle Kessler’s dark comedy presented at the Actors Studio to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
A 2022 10 Best List
Brooks Atkinson’s spirit looms over this roundup; eight Off-Off-Broadway shows are cited. Neil Simon, Tennessee Williams and Eric Bogosian are included.
Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast LIVE! A Tribute to Gilbert
Jason Alexander, Rupert Holmes and Mario Cantone, were among the late comedian’s podcast guests who honored him during this moving video-recorded event.
Brooks Atkinson: Attention Must Be Paid
News coverage of the recently announced renaming of his Broadway theatre for Lena Horne contained virtually nothing of his achievements nor a picture of him.
Listening Pleasures
Discovering Gilbert Gottfried, Sam Fragoso and Studs Terkel’s enlightening and entertaining broadcasts have been a bright highlight of this dark year.
The 1970 Tony Awards
The starry television broadcast ran 92-minutes without commercials; every award was given out. With this year’s awards in limbo, here is a look back.
Standup on Allen Street
A Filipino standup comedy show took place outside a Lower East Side café; it was a fundraiser for Filipina City Council Candidate Democrat Deirdre Levy.