“MAESTRO” starring John Noble, Review by Andrea Santo Felcone


“Maestro,” currently running at The Duke on 42nd Street, brings to life the story of legendary Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini (1867 – 1957). John Noble stars in this production from the Ensemble for the Romantic Century. You will recognize Noble’s name from voice, television, film and stage, including his work ...

SHOW REVIEW: The Old Man and The Old Moon – by Margaret Hart


I took a break from my blog for a while, and I am happy to be back, to talk about an incredibly creative and thoroughly entertaining Off-Broadway show my family and I just had the pleasure of seeing, called The Old Man and The Old Moon, at The New Victory ...

Depression; There is Hope By: Lori Loesch


This depression thing has come to my attention since the suicide of Robin Williams, because of his high profile, depression is getting the attention that it deserves.   I saw a post from the website, TED talks.  I watched a video of Andrew Solomon.  An intelligent, successful man.  He spoke of ...

MOM’S NIGHT OUT: THE POP SHOW PRESENTS…MICHAEL JACKSON! – Review by Robin Gorman Newman


Looking to enjoy a fun mom's night out....here's a great suggestion...........THE POP SHOW AT BIRDLAND. William Blake (Echoes of Etta, The Who’s Tommy, The Rocky Horror Show), John Duff (Bayside! The Musical!, Rent), Billboard recording artist and three-time Showtime at the Apollo winner Matt Cusson, Capathia Jenkins (Newsies, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Caroline, or Change, Godspell, The ...

Adventures in Attachment Parenting: Our Search For A Church by Allison Silver


I came across a quote this week that really hit home for me, "It's not that attachment parenting is difficult. It's being surrounded by people who are doing things differently than you....that is difficult." As parents we all look for support and it is difficult to be surrounded by people ...

Show Recommendation: MOJO – by Margaret Hart


I had the opportunity to see a fantastic show this past weekend in New York City. It's called "MOJO," and is playing at The New Victory Theater through November 4th. If you have a chance to see it before it moves on, hurry and buy tickets for you and your ...