Category Archives: Theater

Like “Jersey Boys” — The Movie

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Neil

A movie version of my “Jersey Boys” post from December, starring me and my mother.

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A Little Night Music

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Neil

  the original Playbill from the 70′s Yesterday, Sophia and I went to the South Coast Rep in Orange County to see Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music.”  The musical, one of Sondheim’s more popular shows,  is based on “Smiles … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Performance of Mamma Mia

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Neil

(As judged by Debbie Allen and Mary Murphy of “So You Think You Can Dance?” and Neilochka) Debbie Allen “Can I just say that this performance was perfection personified. Everyone in the cast deserves a standing ovation. My Debbie Allen … Continue reading →

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The White Suit

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Neil

  I stand before you naked.  I go to my closet and pull out carefully protected suit, wrapped in space-age unflammable plastic.  I remove the suit from the garment bag and start to dress.  The suit is white, pure and … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years Later

Posted on December 1, 2005 by Neil

I don’t like to toot my own horn, but lately, I’ve been living quite a glamorous life.   As a trend-setter, I’m invited to all sorts of openings, events, and theater.   Frankly, I feel a little sorry for your dreary lives, … Continue reading →

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My Hit Broadway Musical

Posted on October 26, 2005 by Neil

On of the most anticipated New York theater pieces this fall is the opening of Dog Sees God:  Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’ is an "unauthorized parody" that follows the Peanuts gang … Continue reading →

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When I’m Sixty-Four

Posted on September 15, 2005 by Neil

Just in case you don’t believe that I’m living the ultimate Hollywood life, I went to a big red-carpet premiere last night.   Yes, Sophia got us free tickets to the opening night of "The Fab Four" at the Redondo Beach … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Goof, the Finale

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Neil

And rounding off our cast — going from his hit show on Bravo straight to Broadway, it’s Bobby Brown, as Tevye!  (Well, he can sing) Tevye (talking to God):  I know, I know. We are your chosen people. But, once in … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Goof, Part 3

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Neil

The creative casting of Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof continues with today’s announcement of the Dixie Chicks as Tevye’s daughters Tzeidel, Hodel, and Chava.   Previous casting news here and here.

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Fiddler on the Goof, Part 2

Posted on August 16, 2005 by Neil

Now that Rosie O’Donnell has signed up to play Goldie in "Fiddler of the Roof" on Broadway, big-name movie stars are lining up to play several of the other characters.  Here is Scarlett Johansson auditioning for the role of "Motel the Tailor." … Continue reading →

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