Category Archives: Theater

Tradition, Tradition

With Broadway all abuzz with the casting of Rose O’Donnell as Goldie, Tevye’s prototypical Jewish wife in the revival of "Fiddler on the Roof," top Broadway producers have quickly added "crowd-pleasing" but inappropriate stars to their upcoming shows: COMING TO … Continue reading

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Tony Awards

(Spamalot, this season’s most popular musical) When I was a kid growing up in Flushing, my grandfather, who lived a few blocks away, retired and set out to accomplish his dream of seeing every single musical that opened up on … Continue reading

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Where is Bennett Cerf?

One of my guilty pleasures is watching old game shows.  I’m particularly fond of the original “What’s My Line?” (1950-1967), especially because it gives us a glimpse into post-war New York life.   The panelists, such as Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and … Continue reading

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