BY GEORGE J. DACRE “Freedom Summer,” a play appearing February 7, 8 and 9 at Shades Repertory Theatre, Central Presbyterian Church, Main St., was written by William Tucker 10 years ago and was originally meant to be a film. The play depicts the killing of three students who were part of the Students Nonviolent Coordinating […]
Opening on February 7 at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, the 2008 Tony Award winning musical “In the Heights,” takes a local stage for the first time. Directed by Westchester ’s own John Fanelli and presented by his Standing Ovation Studios, the production features a blend of talent and crew from Broadway and the […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – “Dinner with Friends” by Donald Margulies and directed by Debra Failla, coming March 15 through April 13 at Elmwood Playhouse, Nyack. Tickets online at elmwoodplayhouse.com or reservations at 845-353-1313. – Craig Bickhart, singer/songwriter to the stars including Johnny Cash, Emmy Lou Harris and Tony Rice featured at the next Borderline Music […]
By the Spectator, John Maloney Well, here it is, January 24 as I write this column. The Spectator is going to give his predictions for the year 2013, which as I said is already 24 days old. I didn’t do too badly with last years’ predictions. I did predict that the Giants would win the […]
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Using actual transcripts, “The Exonerated” at Elmwood Playhouse is presented in narrative form, with the accused telling their stories of being unfairly or inaccurately accused of crimes including murder, often serving decades in prison before finally being exonerated by use of DNA or confessions by other people. Elmwood makes an excellent […]