Author Archives: Review
2012: A Magical Year for The Bronx Opera
A season round-up by Christopher Sirota Photo provided by Andrew Liebowitz/WrightGroupNY Hansel & Gretel Often in both film and theater intended for children, directors lose track of this goal in the hope for a wider audience. Such was my experience … Continue reading
IRTE: More Than a HINT of Laughter
Comedy is easy, Improv is hard… but not for IRTE. Reviewed by Bob Greene There’s a new group of funny-folk in town: IRTE or The Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble began a three-show run on March 19 at Luca Lounge on … Continue reading
Meredith’s Ring
Meredith’s Ring a play written by and featuring Andrew Rothkin with Amanda Szymczak as Meredith presented by White Rabbit Theatre in association with John Chatterton/MITF and the Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival. Juni Li, production stage manager, Production directed by Jay Michaels “TheaterGoing” by … Continue reading
Read Me A Story: Once Upon a Mattress on Staten Island
Reviewed by Evan Meeña There are three levels of Broadway musical: the great ones – Porter and Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart… & Hammerstein to Sondheim, Webber and Wildhorn. There are also the well-known unknowns – forgotten pieces like Redhead, Top … Continue reading
Top-Notch Giovanni swoons the Bronx and Long Island
The Bronx Opera boasts another Mozart masterpiece: Don Giovanni Reviews by Christopher Sirota and Robert Greene IN THE BRONX: Lovinger Theatre @ Lehman College • Fri., May 13 & Sat., May 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Tkts: $15 – $30 (800) … Continue reading
HFPP reaches 20! Full season marks event!
The HFPPlayers celebrate 20 YEARS as one of STATEN ISLAND’S PREMIER THEATRICAL COMPANIES with a revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Once Upon A Mattress Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 @ 8:00 pm; matinee on Sunday, May 15 … Continue reading
Former police officer premieres first film at the Soho International Film Fest.
Brooklyn born filmmaker and former police officer, Eliana Ujueta, premieres her first film at the Soho International Film Fest. Beneath the Rock 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2011 Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street New York City The film trailer: … Continue reading
GUYS & DOLLS – a new production comes to Brooklyn
Review by Bob Greene GUYS & DOLLS Music & lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows Presented by Brooklyn Association for the Performing Arts and Genesis Repertory Frank Loesser’s delightful evening of musical entertainment, Guys & … Continue reading
New Acting School gets ANGRY: Twelve Angry Men opens ACT-OUT Acting Program Master Class
ACT-OUT Acting School in association with Genesis Repertory presents a master class final project: TWELVE ANGRY MEN Adapted by Sherman Sergel. Based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company … Continue reading
BRIDGEBOY, many stories told in one happy hour.
BRIDGEBOY Through March 6 www.theactivetheater.com Review by Robert Liebowitz Solid cast–for the most part, a refreshing yes. Stage-worthy play–again, for the most part, yes, provided by a playwright of strong talent. Technical design and execution–not the best, but capable, practical, … Continue reading