BY GEORGINA CASAZZA NYACK – Elmwood Playhouse presents the musical “The Bridges of Madison County” as their 70th season commences. Directed by Claudia Stefany with musical direction by Tony Bellomy, “The Bridges of Madison County” tells the story of two soul mates who unfortunately met too late in life. We’re introduced to Francesca Johnson, played […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Westchester Broadway Theatre is gearing up for the Christmas season with “The Christmas Voyager” and what they describe as a magical journey through yuletides of the past, held November 22 through December 23. It’s truly a musical for all ages with all the favorite Christmas songs and carols. Then comes Elvis, […]
The Armonk Players present “The Liar” next month, adapted from Pierre Corneille’s 17th century farce, “Le Menteur.” Alternative facts, mistaken identities, devious servants and passionate young love collide in “The Liar” by acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist David Ives. Hours after arriving in Paris, the charismatic Dorante (Justin Thomas) is smitten by a pair of lovely young […]
Be ready to laugh when you come to Rockland Community College for one of the funniest shows ever to hit the stage. RCC Performing Arts presents “Noises Off” this weekend, Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19. Evening performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday are at 8 p.m. Matinee on Sunday will be at 3 p.m. […]
Join the Orangetown Historical Museum this December at the DePew House, 196 Chief Bill Harris, Orangeburg as the organization toasts the season with some spiced cider in the grand tradition of a Downton Abbey Christmas. The royals and rogues will be on view, the sumptuously carved furniture and sparkling silver will serve as the backdrop […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT On February 16, 2017, the Rockland County Times predicted that a major German book would be published containing a chapter honoring Ludmilla Berkwic, a gifted Rockland pianist and piano teacher who passed away in 2005 but is still remembered by the thousands of the students she taught over a period of […]