This was the last major public appearance in NYC, by the legendary performer. She died five months later on July 17, 2014. She put on a great show.
Laurie Lawrence (1959-2017)
She was one of NYC’s brightest and talented “undiscovered” stars. She died unexpectedly last month, and a beautiful memorial tribute was held for her.
John Simon is 92 today
A very Happy Birthday to the legendary critic. Here I recall an encounter with him where he was just as theatrical as the great actors he’s written about.
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
In this exquisite revival of Joe Orton’s 1964 subversive black comedy, a sexy young man infiltrates the lives of his landlady, her father and her brother.
Her Opponent
Provocative recreation of the Clinton vs. Trump presidential debates has actors of reversed genders portraying them, and is a startlingly theatrical event.
Lone Star
A beer drinking, melancholy Vietnam veteran and his hapless, younger brother figure in this roaring revival of the one-act play set at a rural Texas bar.
Brief Encounter
While waiting on line to get into the memorial tribute for Tony Randall, in 2004, I had one of those only in New York encounters with a 80ish woman.
Nacogdoches
From the thousands that I’ve taken to the Statue of Liberty as a tour guide, two were among the most memorable. They were like Horton Foote characters.
Miriam Colón 1936-2017
Here is a personal remembrance of the distinguished actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1983 film “Scarface,” who died recently.
Anna Deavere Smith: My teacher in the 1980’s
Now acclaimed for her award-winning documentary theatre solo shows, back then she was a struggling actress and a charismatic and inspiring teacher.