Mondoweiss |
NY’s Public Theater cancels Palestinian production, ‘The Siege,’ it scheduled for May
Mondoweiss I am told that Oskar Eustis, the trailblazing artistic director at the Public, was behind the show all the way. But evidently intense pressure came to bear on the Public Theater board, ala the “Death of Klinghoffer” pressures that came to bear on the … |
PoliticoBush backers reach out to Christie donorsPoliticoTop Christie donor targets include Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone, hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen and Anthony Carbonetti, a long-time chief of staff to former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani …
The San Diego Union-Tribune |
Playhouse’s DNA fest takes on new twists
The San Diego Union-Tribune “Miss You Like Hell,” book and lyrics by Quiara Alegría Hudes, music and lyrics by Erin McKeown, directed by Lear deBessonet; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20: All three of this show’s creators are hugely accomplished artists. Hudes is a Pulitzer Prize-winner for … |
The New Yorker |
The Magnificent New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
The New Yorker During the cocktail hour, in Astor Hall, a harpist on the landing played “Flower Duet,” solo, while festively dressed celebrants—including Bill T. Jones, Joel Grey, Christine Baranski, Oskar Eustis, Patricia Clarkson, Michael Cerveris, Tovah Feldshuh … |
New York Times |
Before Donald Trump, There Was Jan Brewer
New York Times Remember Jan Brewer, governor of Arizona from 2009 to 2015? If you don’t live in Arizona, you probably know her for two things: signing Senate Bill 1070, the controversial immigration enforcement law that was partly struck down by the Supreme Court … |
Auburn Citizen |
Crimmins comes home: Skaneateles comedian performing at Auburn Public Theater Saturday
Auburn Citizen The No Hero Homecoming will see Skaneateles-raised comedian Barry Crimmins perform in his old stomping grounds for the first time since the release of “Call Me Lucky,” the critically acclaimed Bobcat Goldthwait documentary about his life. The show will … |
Auburn Citizen |
Crimmins comes home: Skaneateles comedian performing at Auburn Public Theater Saturday
Auburn Citizen The No Hero Homecoming will see Skaneateles-raised comedian Barry Crimmins perform in his old stomping grounds for the first time since the release of “Call Me Lucky,” the critically acclaimed Bobcat Goldthwait documentary about his life. The show will … |
New York TimesAfter New Hampshire win, Bernie Sanders faces new test with minority votersUSA TODAYClinton led Sanders more than two-to-one in a Jan. 17-23 NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist South Carolina poll. Her 64-27% advantage over Sanders among …
New York Times |
Trump vs. Sanders?
Politico A number of GOP strategists are increasingly frustrated by the fact that the other Republican candidates have struggled with how to attack Trump—and, in the case of Rubio and, up until January, Ted Cruz, been reluctant to do so at all. “I think people … What About Ted Cruz?New York Times Donald Trump Repeats Supporter Who Calls Ted Cruz a “Pussy” During RallyHollywood Reporter |
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Guys & Dolls at Pittsburgh Public Theater
PGH City Paper It’s odd to think that Damon Runyon, once a popular New York writer and journalist, is remembered not for his actual writing, but rather a work based on it. That would be the classic musical Guys & Dolls, with a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows … |
