I have always had this dream that my life would be interesting enough to have someone want to make it into a Broadway show. Who knows? Maybe someday, but until then I got to enjoy learning about Shlomo Carlebach. Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rockstar Rabbi is based on the life of Shlomo Carlebach. Shlomo turned the world around with his popular music. After escaping to … [Read more...]
The Firework Maker’s Daughter at The New Victory Theater
When I received an invite to review the show, The Firework Maker's Daughter, I wasn't so sure that my two little boys would be interested in seeing an opera. I was wrong. Once again I had one of those moments of surprise as a parent. My boys 9 and 7 sat at the edge of their seats paying attention to every detail. I was amazed. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of opera, … [Read more...]
The INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS at The New Victory Theater
The family and I were back in NYC at one of my favorite theaters, The New Victory, for a performance of THE INTERGALACTIC NEMISIS. Book 1: Target Earth is the first in a series of live-action graphic novels created by Jason Neulander. This sci-fi live action graphic novel is playing now till April 13, 2013 at The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street. The show … [Read more...]
Rapture, Blister, Burn and Playtime!
My husband were treated to Gina Gionfriddo's play Rapture, Blister, Burn at the Playwrights Horizons Theater this past Saturday. It was definitely another hit for us. At first my husband was a bit unsure if this show was form him. Not only is this show written by a woman, but it contains a powerful female cast including Amy Brenneman ( "Judging Amy", "Private Practice"), Beth … [Read more...]
Medieval Play, Signature Theatre and Playtime!
Medieval Play is the funniest show I've seen in quite some time. I didn't know what I was walking into when I went to see this show, but I was beyond pleased at the outcome. Here is a bit about the show: Two French mercenary knights set out on a quest for relative moral redemption against the classic comic background of late 14th century ecclesiastical politics. … [Read more...]