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American Son
Booth Theatre
28 November 2018
Saw a Broadway play the other day about interracial marriage and racial bias. It was finely acted but had a very sad ending. It was American Son with Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan.
The Prom
Longacre Theatre
21 November 2018
Hilarious comedy about Broadway actors looking for publicity by finding a cause they can help publicize which happened to be a discrimination at an upcoming senior prom at a small town in Indiana. The problem they are trying to correct is about a lesbian teenager who wanted to bring her girlfriend as her date for the prom.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Studio 54
11 November 2018
Riveting performances by all three members of the cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones and Bobby Cannavale.
The Waverly Gallery
Golden Theatre
8 November 2018
After a mix-up about dinner at Capital Grille (Virgil went to 42nd Street while I went to 51st Street), we met at the Golden Theatre (hungry) to see The Waverly Gallery, starring Elaine May, Joan Allen, Lucas Hedges and Michael Cera. Sometimes funny but ultimately depressing play about an old lady’s downward spiral due to dementia.
Lunch with John
Samwon Gardens
8 November 2018
Met with my old friend John who came down from upstate NY. Took him to Samwon Gardens in Koreatown for barbeque. Delicious marinated Samwon Galbi and Bulgogi!
Warhol - From A to B and Back Again
Whitney Museum
7 November 2018
Had a nice lunch at Charm’s Thai with Seth and Charlton before we went to the Whitney Museum to check out the Members Only Preview Exhibition of Warhol - From A to B and Back Again. Great collection of Warhols!
The Ferryman
Jacobs Theatre
3 November 2018
Met with friends Virgil and Mario for dinner at Sapporo 46 then to the Bernard Jacobs Theatre for the British import “The Ferryman” which was well acted by a huge ensemble led by Paddy Considine and directed by Sam Mendes. Highly recommended!
Dinner with Friends
Ikinari (Lex Av)
10 October 2018
Our “Dinner Group” (Jennie, George, Terrence, Roland and I; MIA are Deanna, Nonong and Tonette) met at Ikinari Steak at Lexington Ave. I ordered filet mignon medium rare and it was delicious! Topped with garlic chips and a side of corn; a tall glass of Sapporo draft complimented it.
King Kong
Broadway Theatre
5 October 2018
Tonight I went to see the very first preview of King Kong at the Broadway Theatre. It was very interesting how they made the big ape come alive!
Pintô Manhattan Manila
Urban Zen
4 October 2018
Last night I attended the Opening Night of Pintô Manhattan Manila, an art exhibition by Filipino artists, thanks to the invitation by Lala and Charlton.
Members Cocktail Party
59E59 Theatres
14 September 2018
I partied with Marlene and Ann at 59E59 Members Cocktail Party meeting some interesting people. Then the three of us walked through Bloomingdale’s and had a nice chat with Phillip, a nice cologne spritzer. Later we had a nice bottle of 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon and a large pepperoni pizza at Patsy’s.
Bernhardt/Hamlet
Roundabout: American Airlines Theatres
8 September 2018
Yesterday I saw the matinee performance of Bernhardt/Hamlet with the amazing Janet McTeer.
Wicked
Gershwin Theatre
4 September 2018
Finally got to see “Wicked” after all these years! First act was a little boring until Elphaba sang Defying Gravity. Second act picked up enjoyably! I’ll pick up my take out Halal gyro before going home.
Comfort Women
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
26 August 2018
Saw the off Broadway musical “Comfort Women,” a story of Korean women used as sex slaves during WW II by the Japanese soldiers. Interesting but not a subject I would like to see as a musical.
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On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Irish Repertory Theatre
17 August 2018
Saw an interesting off-Broadway version of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Melissa Errico last Friday. Earlier had dinner at Shake Shack on Madison Park (Shackburger and strawberry milkshake) with Virgil, Charlton and Mario.
Skintight
Laura Pels Theatre/span>
15 August 2018
Tonight I saw Idina Menzel in Skintight at the Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre. A very interesting play about a 70-year old man (with a 20-year old gay partner) and his divorced daughter who has a gay son and whose ex-husband is marrying a 24-year old woman.
Desperate Measures
New World Stages
10 August 2018
Saw Desperate Measures (a delightful, funny interpretation of Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure, set in the Arizona territory) at New World Stages.
My Fair Lady
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
2 August 2018
Lauren Ambrose is surprisingly a good singer and the production is very enjoyable. Diana Rigg is fabulous as Mrs Higgins.
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Stage 42
29 July 2018
At Stage 42 for the Off-Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Fantastic! Didn’t want the show to end!
Straight White Men
Helen Hayes Theatre
6 July 2018
Went to see an interesting Broadway play starring Armie Hammer. Got to shake his hands.
Log Cabin
Playwrights Horizon
3 July 2018
Jessie Tyler Ferguson, as Ezra, a gay man married to Chris, and their lesbian friends with a baby.
The Band"s Visit
Barrymore Theatre
27 June 2018
I don't know how this show won the best musical Tony. I found it boring and nodded off a couple of times.
2018 NYC Pride Parade
Fifth Avenue
24 June 2018
Watched the parade after brunch at Society Cafe with friends. Later went to the after-Pride-Parade party at Roland's penthouse apartment.
The Boys in the Band
Music Box Theatre
20 June 2018
Delightful, funny, bitchy, campy and even better than the movie or the original play. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
Dear Evan Hansen
Music Box Theatre
14 June 2018
I just saw a very moving musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ about teenage suicide whose very able lead Taylor Trensch I saw last year as Barnaby in ‘Hello Dolly’.
Giacometti Opening Night Party
Guggenheim Museum
8 June 2018
I went to the Giacometti Opening Night Party at the Guggenheim with my friends Marlene and Ann. This is a comprehensive exhibition of Giacometti’s work. We later met up with Lynx Alexander with one of his infamous neckties. Afterwards we had a bottle of fine Malbec at the Wright Restaurant.
Angels in America: Part 2, Perstroika
Neil Simon Theatre
3 June 2018
The powerful drama continues! Amazing acting and endurance, Andrew Garfield...well-deserved Tony!
ABT: La Bayadere
Metropolitan Opera House
30 May 2018
Just came from a wonderful production of ABT’s La Bayadere. And accidentally met after the show the person who helped me get a job at MHT (Bill Told)!
Angels in America: Part 1, Millenium Approaches
Neil Simon Theatre
27 May 2018
Went to a matinee of Angels in America Part 1 Millennium Approaches and it’s still such a powerful drama as when I saw it in 1991. Andrew Garfield stars as Pryor Walker and Nathan Lane was the slimy Roy Cohn.
Coney Island
Coney Island
25 May 2018
It was a nice afternoon and evening at Coney Island with Terence.
Carousel
Imperial Theatre
24 May 2018
This latest revival of Carousel is just wonderful. Joshua Henry has a terrific voice. Renee Fleming sang "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" most wonderfully. Jessie Mueller held her own. Very enjoyable production.
