Archive for February, 2015

Mom Theatre Blogger: Rasheeda Speaking: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


The NY premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's Rasheeda Speaking is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The New Group, January 27 - March 22.  Directed by actress Cynthia Nixon, in her impressive directorial debut, the polished production features a cast of real pros --  Patricia Conolly  (Rose), Darren Goldstein (Dr. ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: John & Jen: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company is presenting the first New York revival of John & Jen, the musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwald, and a book by Greenwald and Lippa. Performances began February 10th at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: Bright Half Life: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


The world premiere production of BRIGHT HALF LIFE – a new play by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield and directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. The five-week limited engagement at New York City Center Stage II (131 W. 55th Street) runs from February 17 to March 22, 2015.Erica meets ...

When Love Turns To Hate by Lori j Loesch


                                  When love turns to hate,  and like to despise                                  I look into your eyes,        ...

Mom Theatre Blogger: BROOKLYLNITE: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


The hip, new, Off Broadway, original musical, BROOKLYNITE, is inspired by the real Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company located in Park Slope and based on characters created by Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman. With book by Peter Lerman and Michael Mayer and music and lyrics by Peter Lerman (winner of the Jonathan ...

Advocating For Dreams by Maureen Eich VanWalleghan


Often during the week I have a topic I am thinking about for my post, but then before I start writing, something way more pressing will take over in my mind and the original topic is obliterated. Today’s previously scheduled programing has been obliterated by school or rather my daughter’s ...

Birthdays Come and Go by Michele Talamo (a Later Mom)


My daughter and I are turning 5 and 45 this year! Birthdays come around for everyone all the time, right?! For me as an older mom, it has so much more meaning. As my daughter ages and reaches milestones, so do I! It's a time that makes me stop and ...

Brooke Shields


AGE: 49 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married RESIDENCE: New York City CHILDREN’S NAMES/AGES: Rowan 11, Grier 8 You have had success in many entertainment arenas. Is there one in your career that you are most proud of, and why? Acting on Broadway. The amount of work, talent and endurance you have to have to do 8 ...

Hotel Elysee in NYC: Review by Robin Gorman Newman


Built in the 1920's, the Hotel Elysée, part of The Library Hotel Collection. is named for one of the finest French Restaurants of that era. Once the playground for the rich and famous, Hotel Elysée has been home to movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals. Luxurious yet intimate, the Hotel ...

Meet Later Mom: Actress/Writer/Comedian Anne Marie Scheffler


NAME: Anne Marie SchefflerAGE: 45RELATIONSHIP STATUS: SingleRESIDENCE: Los Angeles/ TorontoCHILDRENS NAMES/AGE: Nathan 10, Jake 8I’m a professional actress/ comedian/ writer/ voice artist. I do live comedy, TV, film and voice work. I’m currently on tour with my shows Suddenly Mommy and Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody. I look forward to ...