“Sister Act,” based on the Touchstone Motion Picture, tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she’s hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of the Mother Superior, […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The First Annual Rockland Caribbean Festival is set for September 14 at Provident Bank Ball Park in Pomona and will feature Tokay, Dola Mizik, System Band, Tabu Combo, Alan Cave, Skah Shah, Fidel, NuFaze with a guest appearance by Wyclef Jean. and also Gah Nessi from Canada, G Money and […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Cirque Viva, the Golden Dragon Acrobats, at Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. On Monday, May 13 evening dinner and show and Tuesday, May 14 matinee food and show. Tickets at 914-592-2222 or broadwaytheatre.com. – Kris Kristofferson, Judy Collins, Dirt Farmer Band (Levon Helms Band). Sierra Leone’s Refugees All-Stars and The […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – “Harvest of Empire,” described as the untold story of Latinos in America, a movie, to be shown May 23 at 8 p.m. at Shades Repertory Theatre in Haverstraw. Presented by Wendy Thompson Marquez-Eduardo Lopez with a panel discussion following the screening. Information at 845-675-8944 or shadesrep.org. – “The Sound of […]
Photos by John Vecchiolla The famous “Guys and Dolls,” subtitled “A Musical Fable of Broadway” opens tonight at Westchester Broadway Theatre. The show is set in the colorful world of prohibition era New York City and is generally considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. “Guys and Dolls” is populated with gangsters and […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE With that great musical score by Cole Porter, the star-like quality of leading lady/singer Glory Crampton, great choreography, a great orchestra, costuming and stage presentation, “Can Can” at Westchester Broadway Theatre is a wonderful show. The Can Can dancers shine in the performance. The lovely ladies put on a demonstration of the […]