The broadway version is adapted from “The Seagull” by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, first performed in 1896. The play is a four-act drama focusing on the lives and relationships of several characters, all artists, who gather at a country estate. It deals with lost opportunities and the clash between generations. “The Seagull” is considered a masterpiece of modern drama and has significantly influenced the development of theatre and literature. It has been adapted into many different forms, including films, operas, and plays, and continues to be widely performed and studied today. Off Broadway Production at Pershing Square Signature Center This…
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Talk Show Live From New York
I went to my first live studio talk show yesterday – Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Well, I have been to a live show studio once before when I was about 13. More on that another time. This was more of a performance and a lengthy one at that. But, oh my, the time waiting is ridiculous. Let me give you a typical wait time for a Talk Show. 15:00 – Priority Check-in opens for those with a “ticket.” 16:00 – Priority Check-in closes / Group A Check-in opens. 17:00 – Load into Studio 17:30 – Warm-up, but at least we…
Broadway Review of Pictures From Home
Today I got rush tickets on broadway to see a matinee of “Pictures From Home” starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker and Danny Burstein. This is a challenging play, and I think it would not be easy to pull off without these three excellent actors. While Nathan lane might get most of the credit as the headliner, in my opinion, the son’s part is the most challenging. I love Nathan Lane, and I’ve seen him in many performances on TV and in movies and was excited too I see him perform live. I was a little concerned that since most of…