Mom Theatre Blogger: What I Did Last Summer: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
May 22nd, 2015
We are watching a play unfold as typed through the eyes of a 14 year old. In this case, it's Charlie - representing Gurney -- and his stage direction and select lines slide across a screen. It is a unique way to spin theatrical material, as if it's unfurling, and ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: RHAW: Family Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
May 12th, 2015
Alvin Ailey Award recipient and choreographer Dr. Rennie Harris has returned to The New Victory Theatre with his company of young performers, Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works (RHAW), in LUV: AMERICAN-STYLE running through May 17th.In LUV: AMERICAN-STYLE, Dr. Harris’ laws of hip hop—individuality, creativity and innovation—rule as the energetic young RHAW ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: THE VISIT: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
May 1st, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20981" align="alignleft" width="300"] photo credit: Thom Kaine[/caption]The set alone is a conversation piece in this dark, but entrancing showpiece for the iconic 82 year old triple threat Chita Rivera. As Claire Zachannassian, she commands the stage majestically, particularly as she stands surrounded by arches of dried up intertwined branches ...
Mom Theater Blogger: It Shoulda Been You: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 21st, 2015
For all the Jewish mommas out there, this one's for you! For all the son-loving mommas out there, this one's for you! For all the 'big-boned" single gals seeking a mensch, this one's for you! And, most of all....for all the theatregoers who love a big laugh, this one's for you!This ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: New York Spring Spectacular: Family Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 21st, 2015
The New York Spring Spectacular, created by a Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning team for Radio City Music Hall, is inspired by the magic of spring, set against a musical celebration about the energy, places, people, passion and promise that make New York a one of a kind destination.This all-new ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: The Unexpected Guest: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 20th, 2015
Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB) launches its 2015 season with a revival of Agatha Christie's rarely seen 1958 thriller THE UNEXPECTED GUEST, at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.In THE UNEXPECTED GUEST, directed by Victoria Rauch Lichterman, a lost man, Michael Starkwedder, stumbles into a house ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: FINDING NEVERLAND: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 19th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20826" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg[/caption]Starring Tony Award® nominee Matthew Morrison (“Glee,” South Pacific), Emmy® winner Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” La Cage aux Folles), Olivier Award-winner Laura Michelle Kelly (Mary Poppins), and based on the Academy Award® winning Miramax motion picture by the same name, Finding Neverland follows playwright ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: The Heidi Chronicles: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 18th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20808" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo credit: Joan Marcus[/caption]I adore playwright Wendy Wasserstein, and was hugely saddened by her untimely passing at age 55. She was a "later" single mom of a beloved daughter named Lucy, and I would have loved to profile her for MotherhoodLater.com.So, when I heard that The ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: GIGI: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 17th, 2015
The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, opened April 8th at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).Gigi stars Vanessa Hudgens, who makes her admirable Broadway debut in the title role, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark (The Light ...
THEY CALL ME FIREFLY: Ticket Giveaway from MotherhoodLater.com
April 9th, 2015
Looking for a moms or couples night out?New Perspectives Theatre Company and VH Theatrical Development Foundation are taking the phrase "drinks and a show" to a whole new level with Teresa Lotz's new play, She Calls Me Firefly.It's Nickel Beer Night at Freddie's Place. As you enter, you will instantly ...
