Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall is a beautiful concert space. Over the past few years, I have seen countless performances in the hall.  Everything from world… Read more “Good Things Come in Small Packages”

Back in the 1970s, I attended a Yale Rep performance. I cannot remember what I saw. I cannot remember what the show was about. But when I… Read more “Catch a Rising Star and Put her in your Memory Bank”

For the past few weeks, I have been listening to friends of mine from the performing community argue about La La Land. Some say they LOVE it.… Read more “A Hollywood Picture/No Hollywood Ending”

Meteor Shower, by Steve Martin, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT   Steve Martin is a genius. Martin’s stand-up comedy, as daring and edgy as it has… Read more “Starry, Starry Night”

Movie-Brooklyn The novel Brooklyn by Colm Toibin was beautifully adapted for the screen by Nick Hornby to excellent reviews and three Academy Award nominations; Best Picture, Best… Read more “Dinner and a Movie/Brooklyn”

(I was given an assignment to write a “better obituary” for a loved one. One that would speak more clearly and honestly than the usual ones you… Read more “Jay/A better Obituary”

It is hard to lose a member of your tribe.  Learning of Jon English’s passing this week, was a stunning reminder that we are not as young… Read more “Jon English 1949-2016/Hurrah for the Pirate King”

  Are all opera singers good actors?  Sadly, no.  Nathalie Desplat. Maria Callas, Renee Flemming, are some notable singers who have been applauded for their acting skills.… Read more “Actors who sing/Singers who act”

Going to the Metropolitan Opera is a wonderful thing.  I am happy to say that I have attended many operas in this wonderful place, and although I… Read more “Pearl Fishers”

On New Year’s Eve in 1985, I had just finished the National Tour of Camelot.  I was subletting an apartment in Hell’s Kitchen,  and my best friend… Read more “Is it Over Yet?”