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In 1997, David Mamet’s script “Wag The Dog” hit the scene, generally lampooning politics.  A decade later, he did it again with his play “November.”  This time, Mamet zeroed-in on the presidency.  (continue reading…)

How do you review a play based on Disney’s “Mary Poppins?” (continue reading…)

What do Ives, Bartok, and Dvorak have in common (aside from the fact that they all three walked the earth at the same time)?  The only thread that I can think of is that, boiled-down to their essence, they all lead to Philip Glass.  (continue reading…)

So, a spoiled socialite in Paris grows tired of her rich but icy boyfriend, and yearns for a wild night out, which she finds… and she finds true love in a bar, then leaves the rich but icy boyfriend.  (continue reading…)

Ok.  Be cool now.  I will lay this down for you but you have to tell me now that you’re going to stay cool.  You ready?  (continue reading…)