Hey everyone! Happy December! Here is a new, wintery playlist for you this month. Mumford & Sons, “Winter Winds” Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, “Old Before Your Time” Fleet Foxes, “White Winter Hymnal” Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, “Life is Hard” U2, “Gloria” Grizzly Bear, “Sleeping Ute” The Head and the Heart, “Winter…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 2
Hello Beautiful People! A lil recap, about The 12 Days of Books, for those who are late to the parrrrrtay. Each day, we’ll go through the following… TINSEL TITLE TIP. What does this mean? It’s just a suggestion for the perfect gift, stocking stuffer, holiday grab bag item…you get the idea. MERRY MEMORY LANE –…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 1
Hello Beautiful People! HAPPY DECEMBER!!! I absolutely love this time of year. The lights, the music, the food, the good cheer…if I could bottle up the good wishes and feelings of Christmastime I would. It’s a time to be happy, to celebrate, to reflect. It’s a time to love on one another a little bit…
School Time Author Q&A Series: Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Hello Beautiful People, At the risk of sounding cheesy…well, no, I know I’m going to sound cheesy, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has changed my life for good. And yes, you musical theater lovers, that Wicked pun was definitely intended. She’s by far one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met, and I will constantly marvel…
A Write Teacher(s) Spotlight: An Evening With Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer
Hello Friends, The theater is beautiful and intricate, but small. Some might call it quaint, others would say humble. Me, I’m too busy being mangled in my cramped seat to think about anything other than how I was going to scratch my ankle with such circumstantial T-Rex arms. And all I smell is Chipotle Grill….
Then/Now: Winter Garden Theatre
Howdy Y’all, As a licensed tour guide and official theatre nerd, actually I think both of those things just make me a nerd, I love New York City at Christmas time! Many people go see the holiday windows on 5th Avenue, or the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. However, there’s another building worth celebrating at…
Music Magic Series: Drew Overcash
Hello Beautiful People, Drew Overcash is a name you should start to familiarize yourself with now. Like, right now. He’s an absolutely brilliant composer/lyricists/songwriter. Brilliant. His music has been heard around the city at venues such as Joe’s Pub, The Highline Ballroom, Time Out Lounge, D-Lounge, Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, Saloon, 54 Below, Birdland and (le) poisson…
A Write Teacher(s) Spotlight: Romeo and Juliet on Broadway
Hello Beautiful People, It’s been over twenty years, but Romeo and Juliet is back on Broadway. Recently, I was invited to see this production, and had a very memorable evening, to say the least. Here’s what the official site will tell you: Orlando Bloom(Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings) and two-time Tony Award®…
The ABC Series: Once Upon a Time
Hey friends! I have never been a fan of a show so good and SO bad at the same time. The corniest of fairytale based shows Once Upon a Time has been in full swing in its 3rd season since September of this year and I could not be more thrilled. We started our journey…
COMING SOON: Re-Gift of The Magi
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! R E – G I F T O F T H E M A G I Performances Begin December 6 at The Chain Theatre RE-GIFT OF THE MAGI, a new play by Janet Hopf, is set to begin performances December 6th, with the Opening Night on Thursday, December 12th at The Chain Theatre. Under the…