Archive for the ‘Theatre’ Category

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: IN THE SECRET SEA: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


In The Secret Sea, a new American play by Cate Ryan (The Picture Box) and directed by Tony Award© winner Martin Charnin (Annie), features Shelly Burch (Audrey), Paul Carlin (Gil), Malachy Cleary (Jack), Glynnis O’Connor (Joyce), and Adam Petherbridge (Da at Irish Repertory Theatre). Kenny and Gail (who we never meet) ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: TUCK EVERLASTING: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


Ponder these intriguing questions..... *What is there to live for if you know you're gonna live forever? *Is living for eternity serving a life sentence? Consider these stirring sentiments..... *Don't fear death.  Be afraid of a life not lived. *Life, even if infinite, must have life in it. Tuck Everlasting: The Musical conjures up these compelling ...

TUCK EVERLASTING – BROADWAY MUSICAL – TICKET GIVEAWAY – from MotherhoodLater.com


TUCK EVERLASTING The Musical Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle Music by Chris Miller Lyrics by Nathan Tysen Directed & Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw   BUY NOW AND SAVE UP TO 40% ON SEATS! $89* Orchestra & Front Mezzanine Seats (Reg. $99 - $147) Online: Click Here or visit TelechargeOffers.com ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: ONE FUNNY MOTHER: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


The title of Dena Blizzard's new one woman Off Broadway show should be One HYSTERICAL Mother. Blizzard, a stand up comedian and 40 something New Jersey married mom of three, lets it all hang out, and then some, as she dishes about motherhood, marriage, friendship and more.  I cannot think of ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: CAGNEY: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_22874" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Carol Rosegg[/caption] I've always enjoyed James Cagney films, but it's been quite some time since I watched one of his classics.  Thanks to the new exhilarating and heartfelt Off Broadway musical, Cagney, I've rediscovered Cagney, both as a performer and a man, and I'm all ...

BRIGHT STAR: New Broadway Musical: TICKET GIVEAWAY from MotherhoodLater.com


“BRIGHT STAR brings a fresh breeze to the spring theater season.” - Charles Isherwood, The New York Times “Carmen Cusack, where have you been all my life?” - David Cote, NY1 [caption id="attachment_22876" align="aligncenter" width="300"] (Photo by Nick Stokes)[/caption]   “BRIGHT STAR shimmers on Broadway.” - Elysa Gardner, USA Today TICKETS START AT $39! $89* Orch/Front Mezz (Reg $135-$145) $69* ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: The Effect: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_22842" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by : Matthew Murphy[/caption] Is someone on a placebo?  And, if so, does that make their feelings more real than someone on a pharmaceutical? Boy meets girl over urine samples in this highly thought-provoking new work by Lucy Prebble, and while uncertain of the truth of their ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: SHE LOVES ME: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_22825" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Joan Marcus[/caption] There's a sweet smell in the air at Studio 54, and it's way worth a trip to NYC to take in a memorable whiff.  And it's not just a fragrant aroma...it's laughs and lots of them in SHE LOVES ME, the heartfelt and ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: IRONBOUND: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_22817" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo credit: Sandra Coudert[/caption] Not only does her character stand her ground, but actress Marin Ireland commands our attention and empathy as Darja, a feisty 30 something Polish immigrant (Ireland nails the accent) working hard to create a life for herself in America, though she is beaten ...

MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: THE KING AND I: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


Sweeping, sailing (literally) and simply stunning are just some of the words that come readily to mind for this revival production. From the grandeur of the opening scene as the imposing boat arrives in Siam, to the effective use of the open staging and processional entrance of the actors, Rodgers & ...