I know 2017 will be fine if we can concentrate on the wealth of great theatre coming to New York --
Last Newsletter of 2016
This month, there seem to be more musicals off-Broadway than I remember in previous years. Not being
Two Gems from Edinburgh on East 4th Street
"Life According to Saki," the latest winner of my Award from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will
Invitation to a Grand Party
CELEBRATE EDINBURGH AWARD WINNING "LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI" PLEASE JOIN US FEBRUARY 12, 3PM Fourth
Note from London
Here in London the last couple of weeks -- a time for much celebration. The last winner of my Award,
Small is Beautiful
I can't recall the last time I've seen such a wealth of dramatic work at small NY theatres. You may
“Life According To Saki” – Winner 2016
The 2016 Best of Edinburgh Award Winner "LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI" by Katherine Rundell was announced
Back from Edinburgh
Returning to the sizzling city has proved a difficult transition from Edinburgh's literal and
The Long, Hot Summer
If you'd like to be distracted from the tortures of Summer, i.e.: sun, sand, mosquitoes -- do find
Here Comes Summer
As you may have ascertained by now, I'm an Anglophile! Therefore, I'm allowed to reiterate last
New for May
So many good plays are on the horizon - here are a few worth noting: Nick Payne delighted us with
What’s Next for Spring?
The annual Brits off Broadway Festival program at 59 e 59 looks delicious, and kicks off this month.
New to NY – Plays with Provenance
With so many plays coming to New York, I try to minimize my risk and make choices by searching for
All New for February
Please don't wait to get tickets for "Please Continue" at Ensemble Studio Theatre, because it will
The New York Times Agrees
Review: 'Key Change' Hears From Women in Prison By CHARLES ISHERWOOD JAN. 15, 2016 Although the
Next for 2016
If you missed the New York Times article "This Week Ahead," the featured theatre selection was "Key
Give a Great Gift — an Invitation to a Great Party
If you want to impress the serious theatre goer -- given an invitation to a great party, (and you
A Great Gift for Serious Theatergoers
Be a hero to a friend who loves interesting theatre, but doesn't always find out about the
Plays to End This Year — Invitation For The Next
If Taylor Mac has not yet appeared on your radar -- get ready for a stellar talent. Long known in
New for November 2015
This month, I'm looking forward to Jennifer Haley's new play, "Neighborhood Three"at The Flea. Ms.
Come To A Great Party For Great Theatre
The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation invites you to a special benefit performance of Best of
Fall Season, 2015
Just one more reminder -- I hope you've booked these plays, previously recommended, now
“Key Change” – Winner 2015
In August 2015, “Key Change” by Open Clasp Theatre Company, won the latest Award. This
Return from Edinburgh
For the last twelve years, I've been searching for plays at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, to make
Fringe Alternatives
August is well known for theatre festivals, both in New York and Edinburgh -- but some year round
An Antidote
Need an escape from New York's long, hot summer? How about trying short, cool plays? Look no
Summer Fun, 2015
Festivals are appropriately "festive" -- so why check some out? Although my favorite is still a
Plays, Paintings and Champagne
This month begins my favorite NY smorgasbord: Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon of One-Act Plays.
Serious Theatre — And Not
We are indeed fortunate that so much work is coming shortly to New York from around the world --
Spring Begins
...the theatre season, if not the weather! Change your focus to indoorpleasures -- look at these