Frightened girl, earth mother, rusty old wreck, fallen angel, Dean's central character has lived a life larger than life, yet feels as real as cemetery dirt. Amidst a brilliant production, Deirdre O'Connell helps make 'Terminus' one of the best shows I've seen in a long time.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Gypsy’ at the Secret Theatre
The scrappy Secret Theatre, whose snazzy production of 'Cabaret' was an Off-Off-Broadway highlight last year, has done well by another classic big musical with a sinewy 'Gypsy.'
Read More »Music Review: Laurie Anderson & The Kronos Quartet – ‘Landfall’
'Landfall' by Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet is extraordinary and one of the most brilliant albums I've heard in a long time.
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Based on Caleb Carr’s Best Selling multi-genre work The Alienist, TNT’s 10 episode titular series, premiered in late January. The weekly series presents an intriguing look into the timelessness of New York City’s economic classes, social conflicts, familial and personal traumas. The sensational production design imprints 1896 Manhattan in indelible …
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TLO Executive Director and Board Member Joseph Urick talk about bringing the Texas theater community together.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Django’
Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Tomas and the Library Lady’ at the Magik Theatre
This charming production tells the true story of Tomás Rivera, the son of migrant farm workers who is exposed the joy of reading by a warm-hearted librarian.
Read More »Brunello de Montalcino Wine Tasting, NYC
The quality of the wines and the treats served brought back visions of Tuscany, Italy.
Read More »Interview: London Artist Edmund Palao
Edmund Palao discusses his latest works, successes, and future plans as a London artist.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Little Women’ at the Public Theater of San Antonio
A talented cast and attractive production help smooth over the bumps in the musical based on the Louisa May Alcott classic.
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