June 2010

People go to shrinks for lots of different reasons – from those who go simply to download their gripes, thoughts, disappointments and vexations on a weekly basis to a nonjudgmental party, to those who are grappling with some serious disorders such as acute stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions of all sorts, panic attacks . . . the list goes on [...]

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The other day I was walking by myself, minding my own business down Riverside Park, trying to have some me time with . . . well . . . me, and I noticed these pianos just lying there unattended. So I snapped a shot and did some snooping around, and found out about a fantastic [...]

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A somewhat hackneyed vampire genre gets an absolute and terrific makeover in James Comtois’s play, The Little One (directed by Pete Boisvert). Cynthia (Becky Byers), a young, recently “turned” vampling, faces challenges in her new life after being bitten by a troubled male vampire who liked to “play with his food before he ate it” [...]

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Smorgasbord – Glorious Food! (Planet Connections 2010)

by Stephen Tortora-Lee June 25, 2010 Festivals

There are many rites of Food in the world, and the vibrancy of our young nation’s reverence toward the the appreciation of food and the veneration of all things nutritious and/or tasty is woven into the very fabric of our collective psyche. In SMALL BITES: A SMORGASBORD OF ONE-ACT COMEDIES (written and directed by J.C. [...]

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Made For Each Other – ‘Til Death (Or Something Like It) Do Us Part (Planet Connections 2010)

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 25, 2010 Festivals

It’s not every day that you get a marriage proposal, especially not after the 3rd date, but that’s exactly what’s happening to Vincent (John Fico) as the lights come up on Monica Bauer’s beautifully written one-man show, Made For Each Other (directed by John FitzGibbon).  Vincent, a 50ish man flips his cell phone shut and proceeds [...]

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One Year Later – Remembering Michael (by Howard Bloom)

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 25, 2010 Event

Today, in memory of Michael Jackson’s passing, we re-post a great tribute written by Michael’s friend and business associate, Howard Bloom, who shared his memories of Michael with me one year ago. Guest Blogger Howard Bloom Guest Blogger Howard Bloom began his legendary career in music public relations when he co-founded The Howard Bloom Organization Ltd [...]

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Oberon Theatre’s “Othello” And “Order” At Theatre Row: Interviews With The Madmen (And Woman) Behind The Curtain – Pt. 4

by Diánna Martin June 25, 2010 Interviews

In the fourth and final installment of our Oberon Theatre Ensemble Rep Interview Series, we’ve got a treat – actor, director, and teacher Austin Pendleton. With a body of work on stage and screen that has spanned several decades, Austin is a vocal and active member of the Off-Off-Broadway community, who has championed the need [...]

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More More I Love Yous! (Dolce & Gabbana Men’s Spring 2011)

by Antonio Miniño June 25, 2010 Designers

It’s the 20th Anniversary of D&G men’s line, and boy do those two know how to throw a party on the runway (and off the runway I’m sure). Linens, sheer whites and khakis abound in this special Spring 2011 show featuring the lovely Annie Lennox tickling the ivories. Watch video 1 and 2, and celebrate [...]

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Cake: When All Else Fails, Eat It (Planet Connections 2010)

by Stephen Tortora-Lee June 24, 2010 Festivals

Marie Antoinette is famous for the saying, “Let them eat cake!” Whether she actually said it or not doesn’t really matter in the face of history or the minds of the people whose rumor-mill worked overtime and managed to get her head in the guillotine anyway. Cake (written by Felipe Ossa and directed by Leah [...]

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Ale-Ale-Fashion (A Haute Guide Through Alejandro Music Video)

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

Whether you think she’s a copy cat or a devilishly inspired vixen, Lady Gaga is giving the fashion industry a helping hand by showcasing the hot and haute in her music videos. Collaborations between music artists and fashion houses is not a new thing, they have helped each other’s awareness since the beginning of MTV [...]

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Planet Connections Q&A: Final Three For The Price Of Two

by The Happiest Medium June 24, 2010 Festivals

Planet Connections Theatre Festivity is New York City’s premiere eco-friendly theatre festival, connecting artists and audiences with diverse dynamic charitable organizations. The Planet Connections experience entertains, enlightens and informs. The Happiest Medium (proud sponsors of The Planet Connections Festival) is finally wrapping up our Planet Connections Q&A!  We hope you enjoyed reading all the interesting [...]

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Get Your Key To The City (No Joke) – Through June 27th

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

One to one, one at a time, all of the time, thousands of keys will be bestowed by thousands of people on thousands of citizens for thousands of reasons that deserve to be recognized. Keys to cities are traditionally given by a mayor to a hero or dignitary, symbolizing that they can have free entrance [...]

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New MensWear Line Hits Manhattan (AELEIS)

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

Why don’t we talk about  fall/winter collections on this horribly hot day? Fashionistas will tell you that it is better to stock up early on the latest trends, and nothing screams more “latest” than a new line with a vintage twist. AELEIS New York, the new menswear line by designer Philippe Trinh is sure to [...]

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“A Dream About Sunflowers” Is The Best He Can Hope For (Planet Connections 2010)

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 23, 2010 Festivals

We all dream about making the world a better place.  Some people just can’t sit back and dream about it, however – some people have to take action, like the two brothers in A Dream About Sunflowers (written by Jonathan Wallace and directed by Amber Gallery) who start up “Geeks Without Borders” which (much like Doctors [...]

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Planet Connections Q&A: Cake / Revolution!

by The Happiest Medium June 22, 2010 Festivals

Planet Connections Theatre Festivity is New York City’s premiere eco-friendly theatre festival, connecting artists and audiences with diverse dynamic charitable organizations. The Planet Connections experience entertains, enlightens and informs. The Happiest Medium (proud sponsors of The Planet Connections Festival), will be running Q&A throughout the festival. Today we ask one question each of Leah Bonvissuto, [...]

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Henry VIII And ‘The Tudors’ Bid Adieu

by Anne Jordanova June 22, 2010 Review

Yes, True Blood has resumed, and Futurama and Weeds wait in the wings. But let’s take a moment to hail Showtime’s The Tudors, which took its final bow last night, after four seasons on cable. This spectacular, historical potboiler-running on a relentless energy of sex, death, and Renaissance-era drama — has balanced trashy soap opera with sharp writing and [...]

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The Electra Complexion: Are You There, Zeus? It’s Me, Electra. (Planet Connections 2010)

by Sarah V. Schweig June 21, 2010 Festivals

A newly fatherless Electra (Sierra Marcks) stands spotlit and centerstage, dressed to the nines in punk-grunge garb, asking Zeus for help: “Are you there, Zeus?” she says, “It’s me, Electra.”  Thus this tragicomedic version of the Greek story of Electra, set in the mid-90’s era of Carmen Electra, written and directed by Aliza Shane, begins. [...]

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