Category — Reviews

My day started at the MoMa, where I had originally planned to visit Van Gogh’s works, mainly because I wanted to be able to one day say at cocktail parties that I had actually seen Starry Night in the flesh. While waiting on line behind a group of jabbering tourists to get into the exhibit, I was distracted by a rather colorful display on the side. Entitled Young Architects Program 2008, the installation occupied only one wall and was a simple photographic display of five different works made by architects who had competed to build a structure that would be placed in the center courtyard of P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, an offshoot of MoMa. The contest is held every year, and the top proposal is actually built over the summer and placed in front of the building. [Read more →]

      On a rainy Saturday afternoon, I joined the revolution! The revolution at the Al Hirschfeld Theater…

      Jill Santoriello did a satisfactory job of delivering the theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens novel, “A Tale of Two Cities.” Even though much of the novel was lumped into this two-hour performance and failed to evoke emotion from the audience, the sets, costumes and talented actors made up for these shortcomings.   [Read more →]

The Museum of the City of New York resembled a Georgian mansion with wide, marble steps and red brick walls. It was a museum completely dedicated to the history of New York City. The city known for its mesmerizing buildings, active election participation, and unique Broadway shows. These were some of the aspects that I explored in the museum about New York City. [Read more →]

Artists from the “Cooper-Hewitt: National Design Museum” have portrayed several interesting things which must be visited by everyone; I also wish to revisit this museum. Colors and seats: how strange, intricate, and truly amazing. The main focus seems to have been the variations of colors and how they correlate with housing, furniture, mood, and the learning process. [Read more →]

“Like, oh my god, this is third time I’ve watched it and I’m still psyched for it!!”, the preteen girl, sitting in the row behind me, repeatedly tells her friend as everyone begins getting settled in their seats. Since it opened on Broadway in 2003, Wicked has continued to generate as much buzz as mega Broadway musical hits such as “The Lion King” or “Spamalot”.  This recreated version of L. Frank Baum’s enchanted land is a treat for all those who dare to venture into this unfamiliar world of Oz.

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