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While sitting in the audience of Tanya O’Debra’s Radio Star (Directed by Peter Cook) you may be tempted to close your eyes and pretend you’re sitting around the 1941 Philco radio with Dad smoking his pipe nearby while little Sally sits on the floor doing her arithmetic and Billy works on his model air plane.  Breathe in ... Read The Full Article...

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño on February 18, 2010

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Name: Erica Marshall Occupation: Student Age: 20 Zodiac: Scorpio Favorite Restaurant: Shake Shack Upper West Side. Longs for: new android phone. Fears: her roommates boyfriend’s boxers on the bathroom floor. Beliefs: John Mayer should be left alone, he’s a truly nice guy. Where is she going: 7:55pm showing of “Dear John” at AMC Loews Lincoln ... Read The Full Article...

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©Matthew Murphy

“Bad shit in life makes for good art. Things that challenge us emotionally, politically and socially propel us to create. Having this terrible thing in my life has motivated me in a way. I have sort of resolved to not only not let it get me down but use it as a way to improve ... Read The Full Article...

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When Clothes for a Summer Hotel premiered in New York City in 1980, the world wasn’t quite able to wrap their mind around the play. It closed after 15 performances and was Tennessee Williams’ last Broadway production. With a myriad of plays that changed the face of modern theatre across the world, winning everything from ... Read The Full Article...

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Cornelius Brown & Robin Taylor Dzul            Photo Credit: Matthew McMullen Smith

Dzul Dance is an ensemble troupe that has amalgamated  dance with aerial arts in their new show Danzon at Baruch Performing Arts Center. In Danzon we are submerged in Mayan rituals, offerings, the supernatural world, and a love triangle between a man and two women, while showcasing the music of different Latin American artists the ... Read The Full Article...

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Theatre Review- DADDY

by Antonio Miniño on February 10, 2010

Gerald McCullouch (Colin) & Dan Via (Stew)

Dan Via has all the ingredients for an excellent comedy about two best friends entering middle-age and facing life altering changes. Instead DADDY tries to be a dark drama of Greek proportions. How much can you bend a  plot without it breaking? That depends on the eye of the beholder. Related Posts:Swingin’ Threesome Can Lead ... Read The Full Article...

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Barneys CO-OP ©Antonio Minino

Name: Jessica Heart Occupation: Accountant Age: 24 Zodiac: Capricorn Favorite Restaurant: Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, Midtown Manhattan, NYC. Longs for: finding love in the right places. Fears: roaches, freaks out every time she sees one. Beliefs: “There’s no place like a happy hour.” Where is she going: ladies night with her college friends that ... Read The Full Article...

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Twenty@Twenty Vision

by Karen Tortora-Lee on January 29, 2010

I cannot believe it’s been a year since the last time I brought news of Off-Broadway’s great 20@20 discount.  But hey, that’s how it is with seasonal things. Anywhoo … here we are again, at TWENTY @ TWENTY season which is possibly the best time of year to go see a great Off-Broadway show.  As ... Read The Full Article...

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Artistic Director David Stallings, Vice-Chair Ann Marie Yali & Antonio Miniño at the Opening Reception of "NewBorn" | photo credit: Robin Madel

The final bow for The 2010 National NewBorn Festival was Sunday, and it was anything but uneventful. After reservations soared, the last two days of the festival were hosted in a different venue, giving the staff including myself extra work to schlep everything from one place to the other. The recipient of The Audience Favorite ... Read The Full Article...

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Up front – full disclosure.  For the first few minutes of The Luck of the Ibis I was a little confused by what was going on and therefore not fully checked into the play yet.  I was waiting for something to click (something always does) and then the girl in the corner (Amy Landon) said ... Read The Full Article...

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I have to admit, it has been hard for me to wrap around the idea of posting The Wo(Man) In The Window after the earthquake that hit Haiti. I was thinking of using the column to inform on ways on how to donate and help – but you can check out the extremely helpful Washington ... Read The Full Article...

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That’s right it is festival season. And today I bring you the news of a short festival… short plays that is, The 35th Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Submissions are now being accepted!  Playwrights should visit www.samuelfrench.com/oobfestival for application and  submission details. Applications must be postmarked on or before March  12, ... Read The Full Article...

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