The Greatest Band of ALL TIME Will Be In New York TWICE!

Who is this? Ever hear of a band named SQUEEZE?
Do you remember these great hits?
Tempted by The Fruit of Another? Black Coffee in Bed? Pulling Mussels from a shell?
NO? Do not pass go and do not collect $200.


I am TEMPTED to buy tickets to each and every concert on this tour. I will drink my coffee BLACK and will have a few mussels to help me out.

They've returned. Those cool cats!

(This would be the greatest gift anyone could ever buy me in case anyone ever wondered what I would want to see. This would be the show of the year)

Drama Desk Photo coverage

Laura Bell Bundy, Lea Michele, J Groff and J Gallagher.

Photo by Maryann Lopinto

This will be the conclusion of my photo coverage of the Drama Desk Awards. It was a great event!

CULINARY CORNER UNDER COVER REPORT.

This time I was just entertaining a client and decided to post about the wonderful experience. The staff did not know I was press and no they did not wait on me the same way they usually do but the food was great.
Where did I dine?
Nobu 57. We had the 45.00 price bento box. It had the cod with miso (A FAVORITE) and the Rock Shrimp Tempura. Both were excellent. It also came with a sashimi salad appetizer and two pieces of the chefs choice sushi. The sushi was nothing special (In fact Raku is better at half the price) but it was fresh.

If you are looking to impress a client Nobu is the place to go.
The Rock shrimp portion was on the small side but it was the best thing in the box. The Cod was also scrumptious but the portion was on the skimpy side for a $45.00 price tag.

I enjoyed the company more than the food.

2007 Tonys

As an avid passionate theater goer I was sad to hear that "Legally Blonde" was not being allowed to perform a musical number at this years Tonys. I personally think the show will appeal to the tourist audience that the Tonys are trying to attract.
Maybe they should call in Kristin Chenoweth and Taco.
Photo of Kristin and Taco at this years Drama Desk Awards by Richard Pearlman for Corinescorner.com. (OMG OMG YOU GUYS)




2007 TONY AWARDS®

FILLS NIGHT WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES



The American Theatre Wing’s 2007 Tony Awards Will be Broadcast Live from Radio City Music Hall On CBS, Sunday, June 10th, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.





New York, NY (May 29, 2007) – Today, Executive Producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner announced the musical performances for the 2007 Tony Awards. Telecast live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 10th, the Tony Awards will feature musical numbers from each of the Tony Nominees for Best Musical - Curtains, Grey Gardens, Mary Poppins and Spring Awakening as well as performances by the casts of Best Musical Revival nominees - A Chorus Line, Company and 110 in the Shade. Additionally, the show will feature a special performance by Fantasia now appearing on Broadway in The Color Purple. Marking 61 years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 10th, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The 2007 Tony Awards are presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.



Presenters at the 2007 Tony Awards will include: Harry Connick, Jr., Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Brian Dennehy, Carla Gugino, Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Heche, Marg Helgenberger, Judd Hirsch, Felicity Huffman, Melina Kanakaredes, Eddie Izzard, The Jersey Boys - Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer and John Lloyd Young, Jane Krakowski, Angela Lansbury, Robert Sean Leonard, John Mahoney, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Bernadette Peters, David Hyde Pierce, Christopher Plummer, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey, John Turturro, Usher, Sam Waterston, Vanessa Williams, Rainn Wilson, among others.





Tickets can be purchased online through www.TonyAwards.com or by calling the Tony Awards TicketMaster Hotline, (212) 307-4544. Visa is the exclusive card of the Tonys.



The Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.


The Tonys are presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing. At the League, Gerald Schoenfeld is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is Executive Director. At the Wing, Sondra Gilman is Chairman, Doug Leeds is President and Howard Sherman is Executive Director. For Tony Award Productions, Elizabeth I. McCann is Managing Producer and Joey Parnes is Coordinating Producer.



Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive Producers of the 2007 Tony Awards. Mr. Weiss will also serve as Director of the 2007 Tony Awards.



Official partners of the Tonys include Visa, the exclusive card accepted at the Tonys and Hilton Hotels, the official hotel partner of the Tony Awards. The official Tony Awards web site, www.TonyAwards.com, is developed, designed, and hosted by IBM, an official partner of the Tonys. News and feature content is provided in cooperation with Playbill.com. Continental Airlines and Sprint are official supporters of the Tonys.

Some Thoughts On The Drama Desk Awards!

Legend John Kander poses for the press (We hope his recent show "All About Us" will move to a Broadway house soon!)


I wanted to thank three photographers who worked very hard on Drama Desk night to bring you these photos.
Thank you: 1. Maryann Lopinto.
2. Mark Rupp
3. Richard Pearlman


Photos that make me laugh:
http://corinescorner.com/blog2/2007/05/drama-desk-photo-coverage-part-1.htm

Some thoughts about this years event. The show was fantastic this year. We did not have any sound issues and the talent was incredible. My favorite number was with Taco and Kristin doing "Legally Blind" I was really tickled pink by that number.
Another highpoint was Kristin Chenoweth's staunch costume of the day in her Little Little Eddie costume. Great writing this year.
For more info on the Drama Desk Awards you can go to: http://www.dramadesk.com.
More later!

Summer Promotion For Corine's Corner Readers!!

Baby it's hot outside. Why not go swimming. Special Summer promotion for Corine's Corner readers! Call Karyn and tell her you are a Corine's Corner reader for a special summer rate.

212- 563-7001.

http://www.mphc.com
Workout before seeing a show. Gym in the heart of the theater district. Sundeck, indoor/outdoor pool and showtunes dance classes!

Call Karyn now!

Drama Desk On PBS Now!

Hi,
Also check out this video of me interviewing some of the Drama Desk Nominees.
http://timessquare.com/Theater/Theater_Stories/Drama_Desk_Awards_Nominees_on_Video/
Have a great weekend,
Corine

Euan Morton In Concert and On Rosie's Cruise!

Photo: Maryann Lopinto
THE ZIPPER FACTORY (Info from Euan Morton's site)
http://www.euanmorton.com.
June 11

THE ZIPPER FACTORY
Presents
EUAN MORTON
Back With A Band
Monday, June 11 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Acclaimed singer/actor EUAN MORTON returns to rock The Zipper for one night only before heading off to Europe with his new band.

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS TO ALL ZIPPER FACTORY EVENTS:
Call Ovation tickets at 212-352-3101
Or
Online at www.thezipperfactory.com

IN-PERSON:
Box office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events.

The Zipper Factory presents an eclectic line-up of theatrical events, concerts, burlesque, comedy and cabaret. Since 2001, The Zipper has become known as one of New York’s pre-eminent entertainment destinations, a desired venue for the city’s most gifted artists, both renowned and up-and-coming. Located at 336 West 37th Street on the site of a renovated zipper factory, this unique spot has offered New York audiences top-notch entertainment in an environment that is at once hip and urban yet casual and relaxed.
As always, drinks are allowed into the theatre.


rosie's cruise
July 7-14
Euan and his band set sail with Rosie, Kelli and friends for a week of fun, music and family on this summer's R Family cruise.

Drama Desk Coverage Continues.

Mrs Rashad.
Drama Desk photos by Mark Rupp.


This year the Drama Desk was especially glamourous and the pre party was at the ultra posh, Russian Tea Room. We had an extra special guest host at the Russian Tea Room the one and only Christine Ebersole. It was a fabulous evening and we hope that they do it again next year.

D. Monk

Raul and Michelle

Eve Best

Karen Ziemba

M Cerveris

Tommy Tune

Marsha Mason

Drama Desk Week Continues At Corinescorner.com!

Drama Desk winner Duncan Sheik!

Don't forget to watch this years Drama Desk Awards tonight at 8 PM on Channel 25 in NYC.
Photos by Richard Pearlman.

Drama Desk President William Wolf and Stewart Margulis

Corine Cohen and Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins)


Associate Producers Corine Cohen and Jacki Florin

Christine Ebersole

Barbara Walsh (Company, Forbidden Broadway)



Shot of the glamourous Russian Tea Room

Drama Desk Photo Coverage!

Dunkin Sheik and Steven Sater prove The Drama Desk Are not a bitch and the evening was not totally fucked.

Photos by Maryann Lopinto for Corinescorner.com

Lea Michele and John Gallagher


Frank Langella (Legend and all around nice guy)


Eve Best

Donna Murphy

Donna Murphy, Raul Esparza and Audra McDonald.

Drama Desk Photo Coverage! Corine's Corner Coverage Continues All Week!

Photo Coverage of the Red Carpet and China Grill Party Photos.
Photos by Maryann Lopinto.

Be sure to watch the Drama Desk Awards Thursday on channel 25 in New York. It will air on PBS on Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 12:30.


Laura Bell Bundy, Lea Michele, J Groff and J Gallagher

Drama Desk Award Winner Raul Esparza!
Jan Maxwell

Hostess Kristin Chenoweth

Mr and Mrs Aaron Lazar

Tommy Tune

Drama Desk Show Coverage! Don't Defy Chenoweth!

Pictures of Kristin Chenoweth by Richard Pearlman for Corinescorner.com.



Drama Desk Host Kristin Chenoweth

Drama Desk Red Carpet!

Red Carpet Arrivals at the Drama Desk Award Show
Photos by Mark Rupp
Drama Desk Winner Audra McDonald

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey


Bebe Neuwirth

Liev Schreiber

Eve Best

Drama Desk Photo Coverage Part 2

Drama Desk Award Winner Duncan Sheik.

Arrivals at the Russian Tea Room. This year the elegant, glamourous and fabulous Russian Tea Room hosted the Drama Desk VIP Party. Arrivals at the Russian Tea Room. Photos by Mark Rupp.


Capathia Jenkins

Beth Leavel


Corine Cohen