When a woman kills the young daughter of a rich landowner, she is found guilty. But her hanging may be suspended because she is pregnant. A group of women are called in to judge whether she is lying.
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Theater Review (NYC): Birthday Bust Turns Trip of a Lifetime in ‘Bill’s 44th’
Puppet theater for adults is brilliantly alive and well in this hero's journey from birthday disappointment to something quite beyond.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Empire, The Musical’
'Empire, The Musical' tells parallel stories of the obstacles and determination to build the iconic Empire State Building and of a daughter who finally learns about her father, an ironworker, whom she never knew.
Read More »The POTUS Problem: My Two Cents on the Biden Debacle
Like many of you, and with a heavy, heavy heart, I’ve been doing a ton of thinking about the debate, President Joe Biden’s presidency and the future of a possible Donald Trump presidency. (Think Project 2025). I think Joe has been an amazing President, but it’s not enough. Not this …
Read More »Theater Review: ‘N/A’ Clashing Wills, Holland Taylor & Ana Villafañe
Inspired by real people and events, the mesmerizing 'N/A' explores the person whom many consider the most powerful woman in American history… and the once-in-a-generation political talent who challenges her.
Read More »Interview: Composer Gregory Spears on Santa Fe Opera’s World Premiere of ‘The Righteous’
The opera explores how religious faith intersects with political power as a preacher-turned-politician faces a personal crossroads.
Read More »Father’s Day – Celebrating Dad, the Most Important Influence in My Life
It is Father’s Day, and I am celebrating my Dad, who was the most important influence in my life.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Criminal’ (Live) With Guest Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy joined Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer to celebrate live the 10th Anniversary of the podcast 'Criminal.'
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Simpatico’ by Sam Shepard at the Chain Theatre
The plot and backstory unfold slowly, with aching tension, while we cling to every sweet, snarling sentence.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales from Beyond the Closet!!!’
This "evening of boner-chilling terror" is a festival of identity-positivity and good feeling. But as a piece of theater it's only a partial success.
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