'Inside,' directed and written by Charles Williams, is more than a prison narrative. It is an incredible, memorable examination of our humanity.
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Music Reviews: Gene and Eunice, J.M. Kearns, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Michael Arbenz & Andy Sheppard, and Comet Gain
Gene Wilson (aka Gene Forrest) and Eunice Levy, a married couple, scored several hits in the 1950s but dented the pop charts only once, with “Poco Loco.” But the songs collected here are almost uniformly excellent.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First’
Deep and dizzying, joyful and flecked with horror, this work of "absurdist clown physical theater" is a remarkable plumbing of history and childhood.
Read More »Theater Review (NYTW) ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’
'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' is a surreal fever dream into the psyche of Cole as he readies himself for hosting his last variety show.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ from Smith Street Stage
A bang-up new outdoor staging encompasses the antic and the noble, the violent and the honorable, the grubby and the regal.
Read More »Opera Review: ‘Zemlinskys Zimmer (Zemlinsky’s Room)’ from the little OPERA theatre of ny
This production provides an excellent introduction to the Vienna-born composer for those who aren't familiar with him – a group that may include many opera fans.
Read More »Music & Film Reviews: ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII’ (2025 Editions), plus Julee Cruise and Emma Wilson
The visuals, which are as unusual as the music, contribute to the sense that you’ve entered some sort of LSD dreamworld.
Read More »Theater Review: (CSC) ‘Bus Stop’
Passengers stuck during a blizzard at a diner find solace, comfort and possible new direction in 'Bus Stop,' William Inge's dramedy.
Read More »PAX East Day 4: ‘Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch,’ ‘Section 13,’ ‘Slipgate 2,’ ‘Strings Theory’
'Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch' quickly drew me in despite a simplistic intro. I had a small crew of unlikely partners and enemies to vanquish. In 'Strings Theory' the levels look stunning and the catchy music moves them along in a wonderful way.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Written on the Dark’ by Guy Gavriel Kay
World-shaking events don't impact only the high and mighty in 'Written on the Dark' by Guy Gavriel Kay, a wonderful read filled with elegance and danger.
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