The social and cultural divide inherent between Chinese values and politics and American values and politics receives an important hearing in Zhu Yi's work.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘The House on Poe Street’ by Fengar Gael
Full of whimsical humor and partly a modern love story, 'The House on Poe Street' teases the audience by suggesting mysterious undertones. Is the titular house the structure where Edgar Allen Poe wrote 'The Raven'? And do spirits haunt the Gothic setting?
Read More »‘Daryl Roth in Conversation With Linda Winer,’ a League of Professional Theatre Women Event
Broadway producer Daryl Roth struggled with the decision to close 'Indecent,' seeing the show each night for its 'final' two weeks and struck by the standing ovations. The last night, overwhelmed with emotion, she strode up to the closing notice and ripped it apart.
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The comical plot of Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' radiates hilarity and melodic, witty grace in this glorious musical. Clever, comedic twists run rampant, and this high farce, set to an illustrative musical score, both appealing and profound, delivers moment-to-moment joyous excitement.
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See it before it closes on 5 November. It's too superior to miss.
Read More »New York Botanical Garden Chihuly Exhibit Nears End as World-Record Pumpkins Join the Party
The New York Botanical Garden contains a fabulous and beautiful world of treasures for everyone. The thrilling Chihuly Exhibit continues until October 29.
Read More »‘Hello Grappa’ Tasting. Learning the Ins and Outs of Sophisitcated Italian Deliciousness
How well do you know Grappa? Probably not well at all unless you have an Italian heritage or you enjoy drinking fine Brandy. Grappa is a spirit with its foundations in wine. On 11 October at The Michelangelo in New York City, Scott Rosenbaum, Grappa expert, opened the doors into …
Read More »HIFF 2017 US Premiere: ‘In the Fade’ (‘Aus dem Nichts’) Starring Diane Kruger
Would you kill for love?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Home Place’ by Brian Friel at Irish Repertory Theatre
Can one feel "at home" in an alien culture where one oppresses and dominates?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Burning Doors’ with Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot, Belarus Free Theatre
Can villainy endure against the courage to seek freedom of the soul? Or will truth and its power overcome unjust, corrupt evil? Artist-activists from Belarus challenge the tyranny in Vladimir Putin's Russia with this superb production.
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