Category Archives: Entertainment

New Magic to Do: Pippin on Broadway

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

On April 24th, one night before its official opening, Pippin dazzled, delighted, and blew me away. Sitting in the balcony of The Music Box Theatre, I was mesmerized by the dynamite singing, phenomenal circus creations and choreography, and the magic … Continue reading →

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Chaplin: The Musical

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Charlie Chaplin, one of the most famous comedians of silent films, has come to Broadway.  Before seeing Chaplin: The Musical on Thursday evening, I wondered, can an icon best known for his silent movies be enticing enough to survive Broadway, … Continue reading →

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On Slowness – In Art, Pizza, Weather, and Literature

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about slowness. The heat wave that has enveloped New York probably has something to do with it. Everything and everyone is moving a bit more slowly and heavily through the thick air. But over the … Continue reading →

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This American Life Comes to the Stage

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

How do you take a radio show – one filled with beloved storytellers and writers whose voices we know but whose faces we rarely see – and turn it into an exciting visual experience? Add aspects that you simply can’t … Continue reading →

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Good Advice from Ira Glass

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

I came across the above video of This American Life‘s Ira Glass talking about what makes a good story. As I listened to him explain the common scenario where a budding report has “killer taste” but might be making work … Continue reading →

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