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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Senior Moment’ by Mike Vogel
Vogel tells this tale of assisted-living life in an old-fashioned Jewish-humor style, but steers clear of schlock and schmaltz, stripping his characters to their more-or-less lovable essences while revealing what seems to be a hopeful, even sunny view of human nature. It's a refreshing dose of positivity in a city blindsided by recent realities.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The School for Scandal’ at the Classic Theatre
Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1777 comedy of manners comes to life in a delightful production at the Deco District’s Classic theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage’
Ken Davenport and Sarah Saltzberg's interactive comedy of hilariously outdated dating advice makes for a fun evening at San Antonio's new Roxie Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Motherf**cker with the Hat’ by Stephen Adly Guirgis
This brilliantly acted small-stage revival of the Pulitzer Prize winner's Broadway play dives into the culture of machismo and finds answers elusive.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ by Oliver Goldsmith
It's not the details of the preposterous plot that make it work; it's the skillful way Goldsmith wove them together and his sly, fluid way with dialogue. And it's not any of these fine performances individually that galvanize this revival; it's the brightly colored vision saddled up by the director and the gifted creative team, and the gusto with which the actors take the reins.
Read More »Interview: Nick Simon, Director of Syfy’s ‘2 Lava 2 Lantula’
I love working with actors and I love telling stories. I have the best job in the world.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Hell or High Water’ starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster
A late-summer surprise with a great cast, Hell or High Water is an exciting, character-driven antidote to the season's typical sequels and would-be blockbusters.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Oro a la Carta’ – Two Entremeses (Short Comedies) by Cervantes
Music and dancing enliven these send-ups of the local ruling classes by the author of 'Don Quixote,' presented by INTAR in new translations.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: ‘Kill All Politicians’ and ‘Washed in the Blood’
Tom Yungerberg's dark comedy and Joshua Crone's sobering drama made their impressive debuts at the Fringe.
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