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Win a Copy of the ‘If/Then’ Broadway Cast Album Featuring Idina Menzel
Enter to win a copy of the original Broadway cast album of the musical written for and starring Idina Menzel.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Tragedy of Dandelion’ by Duncan Pflaster
Written entirely in iambic pentameter, this work of Shakespearean scope does not have Shakespearean results.
Read More »Memorial Day – Memories of Celebrating With Those Passed On
Their patriotism was inextricably linked to love of country, and to the last one I spoke to over the years, none of them were hawks who wanted conflict or sought to be in the thick of combat. They loathed war, but did love their country, so it was something they did out of a sense of duty and obligation.
Read More »Theater Review: Staged Reading of ‘I’ll Say She Is,’ ‘Lost’ Marx Brothers Musical Not Seen for 90 Years
'I'll Say She Is' will get a full production this summer at the New York Fringe Festival. Before this weekend's staged readings, the Marx Brothers' first Broadway musical hadn't been seen in any form in 90 years.
Read More »Product Review: iDevices Kitchen Thermometer
At $80, the iDevices Kitchen Thermometer isn't exactly inexpensive, but it does, truly, work wonderfully. It is a solid solution, well designed.
Read More »Insects as Food – Raw, Cooked or Dipped in Chocolate?
Insects are free, high in protein and, when you think about it, no weirder nutritionally than oysters, eels, frog’s legs, blowfish, pig’s trotters, sheep’s eyes, or blood sausage.
Read More »Kosen Rufu – Propagation of World Peace
Nichiren is a form of Japanese Buddhism that emphasizes repeated recitation of the mantra nam myoho renge kyo for health, happiness and enlightenment.
Read More »Music Review: ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ – Original Cast Recording
The original cast album preserves a fine score and a star turn from Kelli O'Hara.
Read More »How to Travel with a Dog
Traveling with an animal can pose a huge inconvenience, but even worse is that it’s incredibly taxing on your pet.
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