Yesterday’s doubleheader was a mixed bag.
The first event was the workshop performance at The York Theatre of IN LOVE WITH JOBIM, a one-act romantic musical comedy set in Rio.
Frankly, the best thing about the event was being a part of Dian Crystal’s posse, which included moi, Marty Kosarik and Dian’s brother (whose name escapes me at the moment.) The show was only so-so and needs a lot of work in the future.
Now don’t get me wrong ... I didn’t hate the show ... it just didn’t live up to my expectations ... oh well ...
Then for the evening was PROTECTED, about a man, a former Brooklyn resident, now in the witness protection program in Albuquerque, NM==>B+.
The house was virtually full and the show has excellent performances from a stellar cast. The story line is funny and also very thought-provoking. It calls into question the issue of who we really are and whether we can ever totally escape our past and our roots.
In yesterday’s post I wrote that the show was in early previews. Well, I was wrong ... it has been running for several weeks and has only 2 performances left. Too bad because it is certainly an entertaining theater piece and is definitely worth seeing.
Barf!! The Yankees lost their 3rd straight game. Barf! At least they are at home tonight to begin a 3-game Interleague series against The Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pettitte will be making his second start of the season. Hope it is better than his first.
Tonight’s entertainment event is ...
7:30==>MEDIEVAL PLAY - “Two French mercenary knights are on a quest for moral redemption in the late 14th century.” (Off Broadway - complimentary ticket)
The play is by Kenneth Lonergan and this is the World Premiere and it is playing at the new Signature Theatre Complex in my ‘hood.
I have been advised that the show clocks in at 3 hours so it will be Red Bull time pre-curtain.
GO YANKEES AND GO GATORS!!
Billi Pod
“Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.”
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