Wednesday==>Today is going to be another entertainment doubleheader for your favorite blogger here in The Big Apple, The Greatest City In The World ... so ...
Let’s get started with Billi Pod’s report card on last night’s Off Broadway show ...
AMERICAN GAMES, focuses on a former baseball phenomenon who slips out of the spotlight after being a much-hyped prospect==>B
The show is well performed and thought-provoking, but ... there is way-too-much yelling and screaming from everyone. It really gets old. The story line has many twists and turns, but, IMHO, the message remains unsettled.
Another quibble ... the lead is supposed to be 21-years old ... well ... the actor playing him is a mature-looking 30+. Also, the show needs to be trimmed. I think it would work better at 90 minutes, without intermission. It runs through September 8th.
And, of course, it is playing at that disgrace known as The American Theater of Actors on West 54th Street. Billi Pod renews his promise to his inner self to never book another show at this dung-heap of a venue.
Moving on ...
As mentioned above ... today is going to be an entertainment doubleheader ... so ... for you loyal and faithful readers and followers ... here are the details ...
2:00==>YOU NEVER CAN TELL - “Set in the turn of the 20th century, a world famous author and her grown children return to England after 18 years abroad and face the unexpected return of her long missing husband. The family confronts love, family, money, sex, social and political issues, women's rights and the dangers of dentists in love.” (Off Broadway - complimentary ticket)
This George Bernard Shaw classic comedy is playing at The Pearl Theater on West 42nd Street, two blocks West of my apartment, has a running time of 2:30, with intermission, and runs through October 13th.
When the show is over I will come back to PHC for the usual pre-theater snack, a fruit and cheese plate, and then it will be time to head uptown for the second part of the doubleheader ...
7:30==THE MACHINE - “In 1997, Garry Kasparov, one of the greatest grandmasters the chess world has ever produced, arrived in New York City for the match of his life, against Deep Blue, the IBM super-computer.” (Off Broadway - complimentary ticket)
This drama is playing at The Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets, has a running time of 2:30, with intermission, and runs through September 18th.
I think it really sounds interesting.
Now, for your sports fix ...
Last night out at Yankee Stadium, The House That Greed And Ego Built, The Bronx Bombers staged a dramatic come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox, overcoming a 3-run deficit by scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, winning 6-4. Mo. got his 40th save.
Unfortunately, Hiroki Kuroda had another lackluster outing, giving up 4 runs in 6 1/3 innings.
With the win we are only 2 1/2 games behind in the wild card race.
Tonight at 7:05pm is the final game of the 3-game series. On the mound for The Yankees will be our former ace CC Sabathia (12-11) vs. rookie Erik Johnson (0-0) for the White Sox.
In closing==>I have to admit that I am still basking in the positive feelings from yesterday’s session with my cardiologist. I have soooooo much to be thankful for, I really do.
OK ... time to get ready to head out for my first show ... so ...
Yesterday was a good walking day, too ...
Yesterday’s Pedometer mileage==>5.33 miles (or, 11,662 steps)
Total mileage since 7/1/13==>234.21 miles (average 3.60 miles per day)
GO YANKEES!! 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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