Frank Sinatra was far more than the swaggering leader of the “Rat Pack” or the unmistakable voice behind “New York, New York.” He helped elevate popular music into an art form. As Eric Comstock, co-creator and performer of Our Sinatra: a Musical Celebration, observes, “No one did more to make pop music an art form.” This lively production proves his point.
Although it is not required, most New York City high school students encounter at least one Shakespearean play each year. As a result, Hamlet is one of New York’s best-known yet least-read of Shakespeare’s plays. (Remember Cliff Notes?) So, there is no need to restate the plot.
Theater is continually expanding its audience. We encounter history through hip-hop. Shakespeare comes to Central Park, making his plays accessible to people from all walks of life.
Emily Dickinson warned that “Fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate.” Yet every year, aspiring artists flock to Nashville in pursuit of it.
With five wins and eight nominations, “Ragtime” took home the most awards last night at The Town Hall in New York City.
Playbill ran a feature that stated, ‘Mexodus‘ Has Been Called ‘The Next Hamilton.’ Its Creators Don’t Mind the Comparison.” This comparison is unfair to the two unique but very different productions.
Mexodus led 41st annual The Lucille Lortel Awards, winning four of their nine nominations, including Outstanding Musical.
As the audience enters, they can see the set. It consists of a living room with a large window and door at the back.
Soho Playhouse has brought Edinburgh Fringe productions to New York.
Soho Playhouse has brought fringe productions to New York. Among these is Ismael Loutfi’s Heavenly Baba.