IT IS, INDEED, ONLY A PLAY; IT’S THE ENSEMBLE THAT MAKES IT MORE The Bent, in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, runs Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play for its final weekend this Thursday through Saturday. Go see it. The play unfolds on the opening night celebration for the Broadway premiere of Peter […]
GUYS AND DOLLS IS A SAFE BET Just in time for the holidays, San Francisco Playhouse presents a Broadway favorite, Guys and Dolls. It’s amazing. Were this masterpiece from Broadway’s golden age an actual guy or doll, he or she would be scoring Social Security. But make no mistake, this 1950 hoofer is no worse […]
A living musical theater legend at the peak of her vocal and interpretive powers In the realm of musical theater, Audra McDonald stands as an unparalleled luminary. Possessing an extraordinary vocal prowess, an arresting stage presence, and an unrivaled artistic gift, she has etched her name as the preeminent diva within this art form. McDonald’s […]
Thinking about learning electric guitar? It’s definitely a great decision to make as inviting music into your life is something you’ll treasure forever and learning to play the guitar is an investment that will stay with you. It’s a fulfilling experience. You’ll be amazed at how much it can enrich your life. Electric guitars often […]
WE LIVE FOREVER When people think of Jews during the Holocaust (if they think of the Holocaust at all) they picture old and young passively assembling for deportation to concentration camps or lining up submissively to be sent to the gas chambers. But National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s newest offering Amid Falling Walls (Tvishn Falndike Vent) […]
It was a musical match made in heaven even if it was not entirely smooth sailing. In 1974 the innovative Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-94) who was also a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, teamed up with Elis Regina (1945-82) who was considered the top Brazilian singer, to record the classic album Elis & Tom. […]
Cinema has always been a mirror reflecting the nuances of society, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the realm of student culture. The intricate relationship between cinema and student life forms a compelling narrative that highlights movies’ influence and showcases how cinematic trends shape and shape students. The Role of Cinema in Shaping […]
Thinking of buying a gorgeous piece of art for your home? Hold on! Before you buy an artwork, it’s worth stopping to think about the wider context and its deeper meaning. The best pieces of artwork are true works of art, almost biographical in the way they represent human life. Autumn Art is a wonderful […]
College life is a unique blend of freedom, learning, and self-discovery. It’s a time when friendships are formed, hearts are broken, and life lessons are learned. Throughout the years, many films have captured the essence of this transformative phase. Here are ten classic films that perfectly resonate with the college experience. 1. The Social Network […]
GLASSING WITH DANCE It was a packed house at The Joyce last Friday for a new program, Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes. What’s the buzz? Well, surely it was that both Justin Peck and Lucinda Childs were each offering their own dance interpretations of a Philip Glass etude. The other featured choreographers are Chanon […]