Archive for December, 2019
THE MIKADO: Show Review by Hannah Singer
December 31st, 2019
When my daughter was 4, she was glued to the tv where an opera was being shown. I was floored! I have been meaning to take her to an opera since then. Luckily now that she is a tween, I had the opportunity to do just that. And it did ...
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, OY! HANUKKAH, MERRY KWANZAA: Show Review by Hannah Singer
December 31st, 2019
[caption id="attachment_29495" align="alignleft" width="300"] (L-R: Katarina Vizina and Valois Mickens. Photo by Jonathan Slaff)[/caption] This time of year always goes too fast for me, so I have been a bit of a Scrooge, thinking Bah Humbug. Then I was offered these tickets to a show I thought was for kids. So ...
The Amazing Max: Show Review by Alyson Treglia
December 30th, 2019
[caption id="attachment_29483" align="alignleft" width="178"] (photo credit: Carol Rosegg)[/caption] The Amazing Max is a one man performance starring Max Darwin and produced by Christine Cox. It is an interactive magical show for the whole family (recommended age 3 and up). Prior to the show, premium ticket holders can engage in the VIP Magic ...
No Zany in Tall by Pamela Francis
December 21st, 2019
I am short. Five three, to be somewhat exact. I've come to grips with it, though; even seeing the good in it -- its "perks", as it were. I never bump my head on anything really... I'm always the one finding money on the ground... Nobody expects terribly much of ...
ROCK OF AGES: Show Review by Dana Klosner
December 20th, 2019
As soon as I walked into the theater for Rock of Ages at New World Stages in Hell’s Kitchen, I was transported back to the Sunset Strip in 1980s Hollywood where I spent my 20s pursuing my LA dream of becoming a writer. The strip was a place for dreamers, ...
With a Little Help….It’s John Belushi – Show Review by Hanna Singer
December 19th, 2019
“I owe it all to little chocolate donuts.” – John Adam Belushi Born: January 24, 1949, Chicago, Illinois Died: March 5, 1982, Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, CA, Age 33 We all know John Belushi from his appearances on Saturday Night Live in the 70s (now showing on Netflix) as well as a few ...
“Cirque Mechanics’ 42 ft: A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels”: Review by Andrea Santo Felcone
December 11th, 2019
If you are looking for family-fun entertainment this holiday season, and want to see something a little different, very likely to please everyone across all ages, look no further. My family and I enjoyed a wonderful experience this past weekend, and I can’t wait to share it with you. We ...
The Giant Hoax: Show Review by Alyson Treglia
December 9th, 2019
[caption id="attachment_29428" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Photo credit: Brian E. Long)[/caption] The Giant Hoax is a musical for ages 6 and up, set in 1869 based on the true (?) events of the prehistoric petrified Cardiff Giant, a young farm girl, Emily, and Stub, the owner of the Giant. The opening of the ...
Why Stand Up to Depression by Kathi Fairbend, MS, RPT (Book Excerpt)
December 6th, 2019
In a career spanning decade, I have been astounded to see so many cases of depression intertwined with orthopedic problems, including poor posture. Severe or untreated scoliosis (an “S” type curvature of the spine, from side to side) or kyphosis (an exaggerated forward curvature of the spine) are frequently seen ...
6 Reasons Jewelry is a Great Way to Celebrate Motherhood
December 4th, 2019
[caption id="attachment_29395" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Source: https://unsplash.com/s/photos/mother-jewelry)[/caption] Mothers are an epitome of unconditional and selfless love. Every day of their lives, they dedicate time, effort, and resources to taking care of their children. Some who began their journey later in life may feel they have that much more to be grateful for ...
