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Off-Broadway Review: I’M ASSUMING YOU KNOW DAVID GREENSPAN (Atlantic Stage 2)
MR. GREENSPAN, PARTY OF FOUR Here’s a one-of-a-kind, one-person, one-act play in which one man plays four women—simultaneously—without ever leaving the stage. Three (sometimes all four) of these women are present in the same scene for a good chunk of the time. Our intrepid performer simply pivots his body as the women speak, often trading off…
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Off-Broadway Review: A MOTHER (World Premiere with Jessica Hecht at Baryshnikov Arts Center)
Brecht once said, “In the dark times, will there also be singing? Yes, there will be singing. About the dark times.” This must have been the inspiration for A Mother, a truly amusing collection of heartfelt life snippets by writer Neena Beber, co-conceived with actress Jessica Hecht, now playing at Baryshnikov Arts. It is not…
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Theater Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA)
GOING WRONG NEVER FELT SO RIGHT Like any great farce, the success of The Play That Goes Wrong depends on the utmost precision and skill of the actors, crew, and design team to make everything go right while simultaneously making it all appear to the audience to be going woefully wrong. It’s all in the…
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GAMBLING AS A MEANS OF LAUNDERING MONEY
Prologue: Where Luck Wears a Disguise The world of gambling is an intriguing mix of risk and enjoyment. It is a spectacle of unpredictability where empires are created or fortunes are squandered on mere chances. Beneath the neon lights and the whirling reels, however, there exists another reality wherein the chips do possess value, in…
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A FAMILY’S GUIDE TO THE MOST FUN-FILLED ATTRACTIONS IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
The Smoky Mountains welcome millions of families each year, offering a mix of adventure, history, and scenic beauty. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville are the top destinations in this region, each packed with exciting attractions. But with so many options, planning the perfect trip can feel overwhelming. Families want to make sure they’re choosing the…
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Dance Review: THE WINTER’S TALE (ABT at Segerstrom)
EXIT, PURSUED BY MOVEMENT THAT CUTS DEEP Jealousy doesn’t sneak in. It bursts. You can see it take hold of Leontes the second doubt flickers behind his eyes. His body folds in. Hands clutch at air. His spine locks. His stare slices across the room, scanning for proof that isn’t there. This isn’t some vague…
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Theater Review: FAT HAM (San Francisco Playhouse)
TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE…AND FUNNY Now playing at San Francisco Playhouse, Fat Ham is James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated riff on Hamlet—but this is no brooding royal revenge tale. Instead, it’s a vibrant, funny, and deeply human family drama set in a Southern backyard, where barbecue smoke and family secrets hang thick…
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Off-Broadway Review: HUMPTY DUMPTY (Eric Bogosian New York Premiere at The Chain Theater)
LIFE IS LIKE A CARTON OF EGGS; YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO GET UNTIL YOU CRACK ONE OPEN How do we cope with the loss of control in a crisis? Imagine two couples (one from Manhattan, the other from Los Angeles) that meet for an idyllic winter vacation in a secluded cabin Upstate…
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Broadway Review: BOOP! THE MUSICAL (Broadhurst Theatre)
HERE’S THE SCOOP ON BOOP! ENDEARINGLY CUTE, ASTUTE AND A HOOT Some things are meant to last. Cartoon character Betty Boop has been around for 95 years and has just been rejuvenated—as youthful, spirited, spunky, sprightly, spit-curled and curvy as ever. The new Broadway musical, simply called BOOP!—which opened last night at the Broadhurst Theatre—presents…
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Film, Concert and Tour Review: RIGHT IN THE EYE (Alcoléa)
MOONSHOTS AND MUSICAL SAWS: MÉLIÈS GETS A MAKEOVER Georges Méliès wasn’t exactly Spielberg. He was cinema’s first mad scientist—half director, half magician, all-around agent of chaos. In the early 1900s, he wasn’t so much directing films as he was recording fever dreams: rocket ships crashing into eyeball moons, skeletons dancing Irish jigs, ghost houses with…
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Theater Review: THE CAKE (The Bent, Palm Springs)
A SLICE OF LIFE WITH LAYERS OF ISSUES The Bent, Coachella Valley’s main theatre geared towards the queer community, is currently running The Cake, playwright Bekah Brunstetter’s take on the true news story about a bakery that refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding. The Cake is a dramedy, with four actors generating…
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FROM MONTE CARLO TO MACAO: THE FILMING LOCATIONS OF ICONIC CASINO SCENES
Casinos have long been a cinematic favorite — not just for the action and drama, but for the backdrop they provide. From high-stakes poker games in tuxedo-clad rooms to dazzling slot machines lighting up the screen, these scenes deliver more than suspense; they bring audiences right into the opulent world of risk and reward. While…
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Theater Review: DIETRICH (Tour at Revolution in Palm Springs)
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Last night, Revolution Stage Company presented Cindy Marinangel‘s in her one woman show, Dietrich. Inspired by the legendary Marlene Dietrich, this is a captivating night of theater. Marinangel fully inhabits Dietrich, bringing a fresh and compelling take on her life and career. From the moment she steps onto the stage she…
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Theater Review: UNCLE VANYA (Shakespeare Theatre Company)
A BEAUTIFULLY SHABBY, STARKLY HUMAN TRIUMPH From the moment the house opens, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Uncle Vanya, directed by Simon Godwin and starring Hugh Bonneville, signals that this is no ordinary Chekhov. The “pre-show” is a quietly brilliant touch: actors drift onstage, greet the audience, lace up their boots, and half-slip into character as if the…
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Theater Review: CAROUSEL (Boston Lyric Opera)
A SPIRITED REVIVAL WITH DEPTH AND DISSONANCE Eighty years after Carousel had its final pre-Broadway preview at Boston’s Colonial Theatre, Boston Lyric Opera revives Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1945 classic with both nostalgia and an edge. Under the thoughtful direction of Anne Bogart and the sure baton of David Angus, this production revisits a golden-age musical…
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Theater Review: SHOWSTOPPER (Gary Stockdale at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks)
HIGH NOTES AND HARD KNOCKS: SHOWSTOPPER CHARTS THE SONGBOOK OF SURVIVAL Singer songwriter Gary Stockdale has a loyal but eclectic fan base. His long-term devotees date back to legendary TV producer Steven Bochco’s cutting-edge and sadly short-lived musical police drama Cop Rock, in which he played a drug dealer who stood before the bench and…
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LOW VS HIGH VOLATILITY SLOTS: WHICH WINS MORE?
When it comes to playing slots, one of the first choices a player makes is between low volatility slots and high volatility ones. This choice shapes your gaming experience, from how often you win to how big those wins can be. Knowing the difference helps you find a game that fits your style and keeps…
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HARMONY OF FORTUNE: WHY GAMBLERS SHOULD TAKE A LESSON FROM FLAUTISTS?
It may seem like a stretch at first glance – the adrenaline-fueled world of the game versus the serene and disciplined art of the flute player. One thrives on chance and risk, the other on precise control and years of dedicated practice. Yet, beneath the surface, there lies a surprising number of parallels between these…
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GOING TO A SHOW? LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BEST WAYS TO DO IT
Introduction Entertainment is an important part of our lives. As the technology around cinema and theater has evolved, so has the way we perceive it. Our choices around shows, both live performances and on-screen, have become increasingly immersive. As entertainment has progressed, our expectations have become more personalized and technologically advanced. If you’re planning to…
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Theater Review: DON’T EAT THE MANGOS (Huntington Theatre Company at Calderwood Pavilion)
MURDER BY MANGO Ricardo Pérez González’s Don’t Eat the Mangos—a tragicomedy brimming with revelation, rage, and retribution—transforms the Calderwood stage into a site of reckoning. Directed by David Mendizábel, this gripping family drama unfurls within the walls of a Puerto Rican home, where three adult sisters contend with the burdens of caregiving, long-held grievances, and…
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