Kathy Griffin is really funny. I love her show MY LIFE ON THE D LIST. She should be an A LIST STAR. She is my favorite TV performer. She is hilarious. Tonight she is trying to get A list photographers to take her picture. I would love to interview her, she is my favorite TV Personality.
I hope she gets all the PR she craves. I am her A List fan.
Corine for Kathy!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
NEW YORK CITY CLINCHES TOP SPOT IN TOURISM SPENDING!
New York City Clinches Top Spot in
Tourism Spending
—Rise in International Visitors Makes City #1 in the United States—
New York City (July 30, 2008) – NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today applauded Global Insight’s recent announcement that New York City jumped two positions from its 2006 standing, overtaking Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada to capture the top spot in total tourism spending. The influx of international visitors, who stay longer and spend more than their domestic counterparts, is driving New York City growth. In fact, New York gained about 1.5 million overseas visitors last year and increased its share of total international visitors by 3.3%. In 2007, New York City welcomed a record 46 million visitors who collectively spent $28.85 billion, a gain of 16% since 2006.
“Despite the current national economic downturn, New York City’s tourism industry continues to be the silver lining in the City’s economy, sustaining the trend of positive growth” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. “
Over the last two years, NYC & Company has launched several initiatives aimed at growing its tourism sector including the expansion of its overseas presence, bringing the total number of tourism marketing offices to 18 serving 23 countries; launching the first-ever tourist appreciation and welcome campaign, Just Ask the Locals; and advertising in key overseas markets through a new global communications campaign, This is New York City. These initiatives are now beginning to take real effect. Besides the draw of a weak dollar and low crime, New York City’s five boroughs are as vibrant as ever and offer a wealth of experiences that make the destination a favorite among international and domestic tourists.
International markets represented 19% of all person trips in 2007 but accounted for 54% of total visitor spending, as more visitors with strong currencies experienced all that NYC had to offer. International spending rose to $15.5 billion (up from $12.37b in 2006), a net gain of 25%, while domestic spending gained 8% and reached $13.3 billion.
New York City’s tourism industry impacts more than 414,000 city jobs. NYC & Company is estimating that tourism will continue to rise this year, with 47.7 million visitors expected to come to the City’s five boroughs in 2008. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg also recently announced the acceleration of his tourism goal – stating that the City was on track to achieve 50 million visitors annually in 2012, three years earlier than his initial goal of 2015. Over the summer months of June, July and August, the City is expected to welcome 12.5 million visitors, up from 12 million last year
Tourism Spending
—Rise in International Visitors Makes City #1 in the United States—
New York City (July 30, 2008) – NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today applauded Global Insight’s recent announcement that New York City jumped two positions from its 2006 standing, overtaking Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada to capture the top spot in total tourism spending. The influx of international visitors, who stay longer and spend more than their domestic counterparts, is driving New York City growth. In fact, New York gained about 1.5 million overseas visitors last year and increased its share of total international visitors by 3.3%. In 2007, New York City welcomed a record 46 million visitors who collectively spent $28.85 billion, a gain of 16% since 2006.
“Despite the current national economic downturn, New York City’s tourism industry continues to be the silver lining in the City’s economy, sustaining the trend of positive growth” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. “
Over the last two years, NYC & Company has launched several initiatives aimed at growing its tourism sector including the expansion of its overseas presence, bringing the total number of tourism marketing offices to 18 serving 23 countries; launching the first-ever tourist appreciation and welcome campaign, Just Ask the Locals; and advertising in key overseas markets through a new global communications campaign, This is New York City. These initiatives are now beginning to take real effect. Besides the draw of a weak dollar and low crime, New York City’s five boroughs are as vibrant as ever and offer a wealth of experiences that make the destination a favorite among international and domestic tourists.
International markets represented 19% of all person trips in 2007 but accounted for 54% of total visitor spending, as more visitors with strong currencies experienced all that NYC had to offer. International spending rose to $15.5 billion (up from $12.37b in 2006), a net gain of 25%, while domestic spending gained 8% and reached $13.3 billion.
New York City’s tourism industry impacts more than 414,000 city jobs. NYC & Company is estimating that tourism will continue to rise this year, with 47.7 million visitors expected to come to the City’s five boroughs in 2008. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg also recently announced the acceleration of his tourism goal – stating that the City was on track to achieve 50 million visitors annually in 2012, three years earlier than his initial goal of 2015. Over the summer months of June, July and August, the City is expected to welcome 12.5 million visitors, up from 12 million last year
Congratulations to AVENUE Q FOR FIVE WONDERFUL YEARS!
Rick Lyon Puppets!
Thanks to Nick Lugo for granting permission on using these adorable photos. (And Rick Lyon's incredible puppets!)
Congratulations to everyone involved with my favorite musical, Avenue Q.
Avenue Q, gave me the desire to find my 'PURPOSE' which is doing on camera interviews.
Thanks for giving me the inspiration to go out and get it. You have been around for five years and I found my Purpose three years ago.
Love ya, Avenue Q! Everyone involved with this show has found their Purpose!
Now, I just need some funding. Where is my TREKKIE?
Check out the new design from my fabulous webmistress, Christina!
She has found her PURPOSE!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
BLAKE HAMMOND IN A NEW MUSICAL!!!!!!!!
IDAHO!
The Comedy Musical
September 25 – October 4, 2008
37 Arts Theatre
450 W 37th Street
Keep your eyes on the prize…
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO! (www.IdahoMusical.com), a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! runs September 25th at 8:00pm, September 26th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 9:00 pm, September 30th 9:00pm, and October 4th at 9:00pm at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street).
IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. From a land where men were men, women were for sale to the highest bidder and the laws of musical comedy were meant to be broken, IDAHO! is an original “high-steppin’” song and dance musical ripped from the earth like a fresh dug spud.
The cast features: Rob Sutton (Mamma Mia! in Las Vegas, Beauty and the Beast), Elena Shaddow (Light In The Piazza tour, Woman In White), Beth Curry (Legally Blonde), Stacy Todd Holt (Cry Baby), Bill Nolte (The Producers), Jennifer Perry (Mamma Mia! In Las Vegas), Jay Rogers (The New Century, When Pig’s Fly), Ramona Keller (Caroline, or Change), James Tabeek (Taboo), Blake Hammond (Hairspray), Robbie Roby (Hairspray), Wendy Fox (RENT), Joe Grandy (Sound of Music, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), Jessica Hershberg (Beauty and the Beast at MUNY), Holly Holcomb (Of Thee I Sing), Daniel Frank Kelly (Parade tour) and Jessica Sheridan (Les Miserables).
IDAHO! is directed by Matt Lenz (Supervising Associate Director for Hairspray on Broadway) and choreographed by Michele Lynch (Little House on the Prairie, 13, Happy Days) with musical direction by Christopher Littlefield (Angels, Shout!).
The set is designed by Charlie Smith (Associate: Gem of the Ocean, Drowsy Chaperone) and the lighting is designed by Julie Duro (Don Giovanni, Australian Ballet). Costume design is by Linda Fisher (Greater Tuna, Morning’s At Seven) and sound design is by Lew Mead (Urinetown, The King and I).
Tickets for IDAHO! are $20, and the show plays at 37 Arts Theater (450 West 37th Street) from September 25– October 4, 2008. Tickets go on sale September 1st and can be purchased by calling (212) 352-3101 or by visiting www.nymf.org. For more information: www.IdahoMusical.com or www.nymf.org.
The Comedy Musical
September 25 – October 4, 2008
37 Arts Theatre
450 W 37th Street
Keep your eyes on the prize…
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO! (www.IdahoMusical.com), a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! runs September 25th at 8:00pm, September 26th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 9:00 pm, September 30th 9:00pm, and October 4th at 9:00pm at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street).
IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. From a land where men were men, women were for sale to the highest bidder and the laws of musical comedy were meant to be broken, IDAHO! is an original “high-steppin’” song and dance musical ripped from the earth like a fresh dug spud.
The cast features: Rob Sutton (Mamma Mia! in Las Vegas, Beauty and the Beast), Elena Shaddow (Light In The Piazza tour, Woman In White), Beth Curry (Legally Blonde), Stacy Todd Holt (Cry Baby), Bill Nolte (The Producers), Jennifer Perry (Mamma Mia! In Las Vegas), Jay Rogers (The New Century, When Pig’s Fly), Ramona Keller (Caroline, or Change), James Tabeek (Taboo), Blake Hammond (Hairspray), Robbie Roby (Hairspray), Wendy Fox (RENT), Joe Grandy (Sound of Music, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), Jessica Hershberg (Beauty and the Beast at MUNY), Holly Holcomb (Of Thee I Sing), Daniel Frank Kelly (Parade tour) and Jessica Sheridan (Les Miserables).
IDAHO! is directed by Matt Lenz (Supervising Associate Director for Hairspray on Broadway) and choreographed by Michele Lynch (Little House on the Prairie, 13, Happy Days) with musical direction by Christopher Littlefield (Angels, Shout!).
The set is designed by Charlie Smith (Associate: Gem of the Ocean, Drowsy Chaperone) and the lighting is designed by Julie Duro (Don Giovanni, Australian Ballet). Costume design is by Linda Fisher (Greater Tuna, Morning’s At Seven) and sound design is by Lew Mead (Urinetown, The King and I).
Tickets for IDAHO! are $20, and the show plays at 37 Arts Theater (450 West 37th Street) from September 25– October 4, 2008. Tickets go on sale September 1st and can be purchased by calling (212) 352-3101 or by visiting www.nymf.org. For more information: www.IdahoMusical.com or www.nymf.org.
BRENT BARRETT TO STAR AT TOWN HALL!!!!!!!!
THE TOWN HALL
PRESENTS THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
4th ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 17 - 19
CREATED WRITTEN & HOSTED BY SCOTT SIEGEL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 8PM - A TRIBUTE TO LERNER & LOEWE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 8PM – COLM WILKINSON:
BROADWAY & BEYOND
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 3PM - BROADWAY ORIGINALS
(NEW YORK, NY) The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) presents the Fourth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival! All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long! October 17- 19, 2008. The shows feature top Broadway talent in three cabaret concerts over one weekend. From classic favorites to contemporary Broadway, from our newest stars to our venerated icons, this is the festival New York theatre fans have been waiting for. The series is created, written, and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel.
The festival kicks off on Friday, October 17th at 8pm with A TRIBUTE TO LERNER & LOEWE, starring Brent Barrett (Chicago, Candide, Annie Get Your Gun), Jim Caruso (touring the world with Liza Minneli in concert), Alexander Gemignani (Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony nominee for ...Spelling Bee), Sarah Jane McMahon (Pirates of Penzance, Metropolitan Opera), Euan Morton (Taboo, Cyrano) Julia Murney (Wicked, Saved), Daniel Reichard (Drama Desk Nominee for Jersey Boys), and Max Von Essen (Les Miserables), among others. The evening is a celebration of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, the famed Tony and Oscar Award winning collaborators of such hits as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot and Gigi.
COLM WILKINSON, the world’s original John Valjean returns to the New York stage and makes his Town Hall debut on Saturday, October 18th at 8pm with his show BROADWAY AND BEYOND. The celebrated Broadway star has spent years on the stage starring in Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. Mr. Wilkinson will sing an eclectic program ranging from Broadway favorites by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber to popular standards by Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Muddy Waters and John Lennon. Les Miserables’ Susan Gilmor will reunite with Wilkinson as his special guest star, and he will be backed by a nine-piece orchestra led by music director Steve Hunter.
Like having your musical theatre CD collection come to life is BROADWAY ORIGINALS – on Sunday, October 19th at 3pm, where approximately twenty stars will sing the songs they originated in Broadway productions or revivals. They include Lucie Arnaz (They’re Playing Our Song), Stephen Mo Hanan (Tony nominee for Cats), Karen Morrow (I Had a Ball), and Pam Myers (Company). This is a chance to experience the performances that the original audiences saw and if you were lucky enough to see them the first time, to relive them.
Built in 1921 by a group of suffragettes, The Town Hall began as a lecture hall and public forum for debates. Over the decades, the stage has been graced by Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Sanger, Billie Holiday, Igor Stravinsky, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis. Today the hall flourishes as a popular, affordable venue, boasting the hottest acts in rock, pop, folk, cabaret, world music, comedy and dance, including Billy Joel, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Graham Nash, Liza Minnelli, Cyndi Lauper, Norah Jones, Andre Watts, Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Pink Martini, Regina Spector, Brian Adams, Aimee Mann and Dawn Upshaw. For over a decade, The Town Hall has hosted live broadcasts of Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. Over the past two-and-a-half decades, The Town Hall has produced a number of new and critically acclaimed musical series, which include The Century of Change, Not Just Jazz, Broadway By The Year, The Summer Broadway Festival, and The Broadway Cabaret Festival.
In The Town Hall tradition of affordable entertainment, subscriptions for all three concerts are only $150 and are available through mail order only. Individual tickets are only $55 per show for this all-star weekend and can be purchased through TicketMaster (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com and also by visiting The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, (212) 840-2824 or long on to www.the-townhall-nyc.org.
Corine's Comments: Brent is one of my favorite performers. I can't wait to see this!!!
PRESENTS THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
4th ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 17 - 19
CREATED WRITTEN & HOSTED BY SCOTT SIEGEL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 8PM - A TRIBUTE TO LERNER & LOEWE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 8PM – COLM WILKINSON:
BROADWAY & BEYOND
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 3PM - BROADWAY ORIGINALS
(NEW YORK, NY) The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) presents the Fourth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival! All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long! October 17- 19, 2008. The shows feature top Broadway talent in three cabaret concerts over one weekend. From classic favorites to contemporary Broadway, from our newest stars to our venerated icons, this is the festival New York theatre fans have been waiting for. The series is created, written, and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel.
The festival kicks off on Friday, October 17th at 8pm with A TRIBUTE TO LERNER & LOEWE, starring Brent Barrett (Chicago, Candide, Annie Get Your Gun), Jim Caruso (touring the world with Liza Minneli in concert), Alexander Gemignani (Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony nominee for ...Spelling Bee), Sarah Jane McMahon (Pirates of Penzance, Metropolitan Opera), Euan Morton (Taboo, Cyrano) Julia Murney (Wicked, Saved), Daniel Reichard (Drama Desk Nominee for Jersey Boys), and Max Von Essen (Les Miserables), among others. The evening is a celebration of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, the famed Tony and Oscar Award winning collaborators of such hits as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot and Gigi.
COLM WILKINSON, the world’s original John Valjean returns to the New York stage and makes his Town Hall debut on Saturday, October 18th at 8pm with his show BROADWAY AND BEYOND. The celebrated Broadway star has spent years on the stage starring in Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. Mr. Wilkinson will sing an eclectic program ranging from Broadway favorites by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber to popular standards by Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Muddy Waters and John Lennon. Les Miserables’ Susan Gilmor will reunite with Wilkinson as his special guest star, and he will be backed by a nine-piece orchestra led by music director Steve Hunter.
Like having your musical theatre CD collection come to life is BROADWAY ORIGINALS – on Sunday, October 19th at 3pm, where approximately twenty stars will sing the songs they originated in Broadway productions or revivals. They include Lucie Arnaz (They’re Playing Our Song), Stephen Mo Hanan (Tony nominee for Cats), Karen Morrow (I Had a Ball), and Pam Myers (Company). This is a chance to experience the performances that the original audiences saw and if you were lucky enough to see them the first time, to relive them.
Built in 1921 by a group of suffragettes, The Town Hall began as a lecture hall and public forum for debates. Over the decades, the stage has been graced by Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Sanger, Billie Holiday, Igor Stravinsky, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis. Today the hall flourishes as a popular, affordable venue, boasting the hottest acts in rock, pop, folk, cabaret, world music, comedy and dance, including Billy Joel, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Graham Nash, Liza Minnelli, Cyndi Lauper, Norah Jones, Andre Watts, Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Pink Martini, Regina Spector, Brian Adams, Aimee Mann and Dawn Upshaw. For over a decade, The Town Hall has hosted live broadcasts of Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. Over the past two-and-a-half decades, The Town Hall has produced a number of new and critically acclaimed musical series, which include The Century of Change, Not Just Jazz, Broadway By The Year, The Summer Broadway Festival, and The Broadway Cabaret Festival.
In The Town Hall tradition of affordable entertainment, subscriptions for all three concerts are only $150 and are available through mail order only. Individual tickets are only $55 per show for this all-star weekend and can be purchased through TicketMaster (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com and also by visiting The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, (212) 840-2824 or long on to www.the-townhall-nyc.org.
Corine's Comments: Brent is one of my favorite performers. I can't wait to see this!!!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
JOE BACHANA AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. SEPT 10TH!!!!
Joe Bachana
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Time and Place Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Metropolitan room
Street: 34 West 22nd Street
City/Town: New York, NY
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MY INTERVIEW WITH WILL MICHALS. BY CORINE DANA COHEN
Video shot by Bob Johnson
Exclusively for http://www.corinescorner.com
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After seeing Will Michals incredible performance last night at the ALL SINGIN ALL DANCIN2 at Town Hall I had to put this at the top of my blog. His voice is perfection.
When he sang " SOME ENCHANTED EVENING" I got goosebumps. The song is one of the most breathtaking songs I have ever heard and Will has an outstanding voice. It was a moving theatrical experience. Go get tickets for the week of Sept 9th, but save me a seat as it is my Birthday and I will be officially old.
Corine Dana Cohen-
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING- PHOTO COVERAGE BROADWAY SUMMER FESTIVAL!
Cady Huffman- If you've got it flaunt it.
William Michals and Liz McCarthy
Will Michals sang "Some Enchanted Evening"from South Pacific.
His singing was the high point of the show. See him the week of September 9th at Lincoln Center. He gives me goosebumps. His voice is perfection and he happens to be very nice.
He gave me a very enchanting night at the theatre. Thanks, William!
The very talented and handsome William Michals. See our video from A Night At The Operetta.
Tony Award winner Alli Mauzey
Alli was hysterical in "Cry Baby"
All Singin All Dancin 2 was one of the strongest shows that I have ever seen at Town Hall.
The dancing was inspiring, interesting and sexy. The singing was enchanting thanks to William Michals who made me realize that a gorgeous voice is something special. You can catch him at Lincoln center starting September 9th, please save me a seat as it is my birthday and I can't think of a better way to spend an enchanting evening. Michals, is enchanting.
Corine Dana Cohen
Monday, July 28, 2008
BACKSTAGE AT THE DRAMA DESK AWARDS!
Hey guys,
Ignore my bad hair, my hair did not get done at this years Drama Desk Awards someone took my appointment so ignore the bad hair day! But hope you like my hysterical interview with
Dixie Longgate, a great interview with Stew at the Drama Desk Nominations party and an interview with two of the cast members of the 39 STEPS.
Sneak peak:
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/ArnieBurtonCliffSaunders.html
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/stew.html
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/DixieLongate.html
Thanks to Mike Ortega for editing and shooting these videos.
Ignore my bad hair, my hair did not get done at this years Drama Desk Awards someone took my appointment so ignore the bad hair day! But hope you like my hysterical interview with
Dixie Longgate, a great interview with Stew at the Drama Desk Nominations party and an interview with two of the cast members of the 39 STEPS.
Sneak peak:
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/ArnieBurtonCliffSaunders.html
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/stew.html
http://www.corinescorner.com/media/DramaDesk2008/DixieLongate.html
Thanks to Mike Ortega for editing and shooting these videos.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
WHY I LOVE TRADER JOE'S!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I went to Trader Joe's on Friday and I have to admit that TRADER JOE'S is my favorite food store on the planet. So, if anyone from TRADER JOE'S reads this, please contact me. I adore the stores.
IF ONLY THEY COULD OPEN MORE THAN 1 IN NYC.
They need to open one on the UPPER WEST SIDE SAY MID 60's-70's. Today, I made an incredibly healthy gourmet meal from TJ.
I bought the skinless boneless chicken breasts and marinated them in hoisin sauce for three hours. After, I cooked them and cut the breast in bite size pieces and served it over sauteed string beans and brown rice. I then served it with a dab of mango chutney sauce.
Delish!
For dinner I am having Trader Joe's mini crabcakes and a salad.
Corine Cohen
MATTHEW BRODERICK CHEATING ON SARAH JESSICA PARKER?
SJP- "Sex And The City Film"According to AOL and Star Magazine, Producers star Matthew Broderick is having an affair with a 25 year old redhead. Say it isn't so!!!!! If a nice family guy like Broderick can cheat, then there is no reason to ever take the plunge.
Broderick known as a nice, jewish boy next door type is the last person I would ever imagine as a cheat.
If he has cheated, I hope Sarah Jessica Parker will relaunch her fabulous tv show instead of "SEX AND THE CITY" they should call it "NO SEX IN THE CITY, WHY ALL MEN ARE PIGS!"
My heart is with Sarah and I hope the rumors are not true.
Corine Dana Cohen
Saturday, July 26, 2008
MY LIFE ON THE F LIST.
Hello. I just wanted to share. I had a dream yesterday that Kathy Griffin asked me to do a show with her from F LIST TO D LIST. It was funny. We had a song and dance routine written by Bruce Vilanch and she said it was time I got off the F' LIST and get F'ED. I agree.
F LIST. Very interesting. I guess I need to get off my f list. Why don't we bump Kathy to the A LIST as she is hysterical and move me to the D LIST.
Night!
DRAMA DESK AWARDS PARTY AT TONY'S DI NAPOLI!
Hello Corine's Corner readers,
Hope you like this video as much as I liked doing it. I wanted to thank my new fabulous video editor Bob Johnson for shooting and editing this video. It means so much Bob and thank you!
Catch this video with interviews with Gerard Alessandrini, Valerie Fagan, Sam Norkin and Joe Machota from the original cast of MAMMA MIA on Broadway. It was a blast.
Corine Dana Cohen
Video by Bob Johnson
Friday, July 25, 2008
GURLAND & FARLEY SING RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN BY SANDI DURELL.
GURLAND & FARLEY SING RODGERS and HAMMERSTEIN
Laurie Beechman Theatre June 24 and 31, 2008
Reviewed by Sandi Durell
One of cabaret’s favorite tenors, David Gurland, has teamed up with Brian Farley, another tenor, for a romp through the R & H songbook. The show is witty, filled with panache and fills the parameters for an evening of great all-around entertainment.
Not only does this pair please our ears with beautiful harmonies and falsetto offerings, but they also dance!
When “Mary Martin” and “Gertrude Lawrence” (as they refer to themselves at the onset) open with The Sound of Music’s “Morning Hymn and Alleluia,” followed by “Do re mi o ra ma” and the counterpoint atop counterpoint, the stage is set for a formidable experience.
Rodgers and Hammerstein are acknowledged to be the greatest songwriting team in history. Singers are forever challenged how to present what’s been heard thousands of times so it’s new and creative to perk the ears of the savvy cabaret-seeker. Enter Tracy Stark, Musical Director/Arranger and David and Brian! Featuring songs from the extensive catalog of shows such as South Pacific’s “A Wonderful Guy” and King and I medley with intertwining arrangement of “Hello Young Lovers,” “I Have Dreamed” and “Something Wonderful,” along with Carousel’s “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” (part of the Dance Break segment – a laugh a minute part of the show), the challenge is more than met with humor, talent and a new excitement.
The voices are masterful, the tongue-in-cheek presentation a riot. Brian’s rendition of “Something Good” is filled with nostalgic memory of his youth; David’s “What’s The Use of Wondrin?” a slow bluesy offering, is a real highlight.
We hope this pair will find additional dates to offer up this top notch revue!
Laurie Beechman Theatre June 24 and 31, 2008
Reviewed by Sandi Durell
One of cabaret’s favorite tenors, David Gurland, has teamed up with Brian Farley, another tenor, for a romp through the R & H songbook. The show is witty, filled with panache and fills the parameters for an evening of great all-around entertainment.
Not only does this pair please our ears with beautiful harmonies and falsetto offerings, but they also dance!
When “Mary Martin” and “Gertrude Lawrence” (as they refer to themselves at the onset) open with The Sound of Music’s “Morning Hymn and Alleluia,” followed by “Do re mi o ra ma” and the counterpoint atop counterpoint, the stage is set for a formidable experience.
Rodgers and Hammerstein are acknowledged to be the greatest songwriting team in history. Singers are forever challenged how to present what’s been heard thousands of times so it’s new and creative to perk the ears of the savvy cabaret-seeker. Enter Tracy Stark, Musical Director/Arranger and David and Brian! Featuring songs from the extensive catalog of shows such as South Pacific’s “A Wonderful Guy” and King and I medley with intertwining arrangement of “Hello Young Lovers,” “I Have Dreamed” and “Something Wonderful,” along with Carousel’s “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” (part of the Dance Break segment – a laugh a minute part of the show), the challenge is more than met with humor, talent and a new excitement.
The voices are masterful, the tongue-in-cheek presentation a riot. Brian’s rendition of “Something Good” is filled with nostalgic memory of his youth; David’s “What’s The Use of Wondrin?” a slow bluesy offering, is a real highlight.
We hope this pair will find additional dates to offer up this top notch revue!
TONY'S DI NAPOLI PRESENTS MARIO LOPEZ PORTRAIT AT TONY'S TO CELEBRATE A CHORUS LINE!
Mario Lopez and Valerie Smaldone!
Mario Lopez and his portrait
Bruce Dimpflmaier shows Mario his portrait!,
Valerie Smaldone, Mario Lopez and Bruce Dimpflmaier, who is one of the owners of Tony's Di Napoli and the two of them produce a wonderful event.
Mario Lopez and his portrait.
"VOGUE!"
Mario thanks Bruce for the incredible food and party!
Mario and his portrait. The best one I have seen! It is almost as handsome as Mario Lopez!
Mario Lopez, currently in A "CHORUS LINE" and soon will be starring as host of a show on EXTRA. It was a pleasure speaking to the very handsome and sweet star. He loves being on Broadway in A "CHORUS LINE" and is very excited about his Salsa dance show and his upcoming show on EXTRA! Congratulations, Mario! I bet Screetch is a bit jealous!
Valerie Smaldone, Mario Lopez and Bruce Dimpflmaier, who is one of the owners of Tony's Di Napoli and the two of them produce a wonderful event.
Mario Lopez and his portrait.
"VOGUE!"
Mario thanks Bruce for the incredible food and party!The food was the best ever. They served ravioli, chicken parm, pasta, caesar salad, shrimp, calamari. It was the best food I have ever eaten at Tony's!
Photos by Maryann Lopinto
Photos by Maryann Lopinto
Comments: Corine Dana Cohen
If you love italian food Tony's knows how to make incredible italian food. My new favorite is the chicken parm and the shrimp scampi and don't forget the incredible calamari. I am in love with his caesar. Tony's food is a Corine's pick and if you are on 43rd street and are looking for a great place for a pre theater dinner, Tony's is my pick. Don't forget to get my favorite sweet drink the frozen bellini which was invented by Bruce! Thanks for an incredible evening, Bruce!
Mario and his portrait. The best one I have seen! It is almost as handsome as Mario Lopez!
Mario Lopez, currently in A "CHORUS LINE" and soon will be starring as host of a show on EXTRA. It was a pleasure speaking to the very handsome and sweet star. He loves being on Broadway in A "CHORUS LINE" and is very excited about his Salsa dance show and his upcoming show on EXTRA! Congratulations, Mario! I bet Screetch is a bit jealous!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
PHOTO FLASH- DRAMA DESK CELEBRATE WINNERS AT TONY'S DI NAPOLI!
Forbidden Broadway star of six years and a member of the Award winning version Rude Awakening. Valerie Fagan who can project Merman as far as Kansas from the Upper West Side. Watch for our upcoming interview which will only be on the corner. It was a longtime dream to interview Val! She does a Merman impersonation, kids!
Rob Ashford
Rob Ashford- I can't wait to see his newest work in Brigadoon!
Winner Rob Ashford who also was nominated for Throughly Marvelous Millie! He won a Tony for that show and a Drama Desk for "Cry Baby"
Drama Desk winner Rob Ashford for "Cry Baby" Rob is working on the upcoming "Brigadoon" which I am looking forward to seeing next season. Rob is a pro and was a great interview. Watch our backstage interview at the Drama Desk Awards. It can be found on my homepage.
Gerard Alessandrini and John Freedson of the mega hit and longtime running Off Broadway institution Forbidden Broadway Rude Awakening. Rude Awakening won a 2007-2008 Drama Desk Award for best Revue.
Gerard Alessandrini and Producer John Freedson
Forbidden Broadway's Gerard Alessandrini who has been making me laugh for over 26 years. Thank you, Gerard!
Drama Desk winner Gerard Alessandrini poses for Corine's Corner.
Gerard Alessandrini and John Freedson of the mega hit and longtime running Off Broadway institution Forbidden Broadway Rude Awakening. Rude Awakening won a 2007-2008 Drama Desk Award for best Revue.
Gerard Alessandrini and Producer John Freedson
Forbidden Broadway's Gerard Alessandrini who has been making me laugh for over 26 years. Thank you, Gerard!
Drama Desk winner Gerard Alessandrini poses for Corine's Corner.PHOTO FLASH. EXTRA. EXTRA.
This past Tuesday, Tony's Di Napoli hosted an incredible buffet dinner with the works for the winners of the Drama Desk Awards. It was a blast and I had an incredible time. We wanted to thank Bruce for being a great host and supporter of theater events. I also enjoyed two frozen bellini's my favorite sweet frozen drink in NYC. Thank you, Bruce!
Check out the photos by Maryann Lopinto.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Drama Desk Trophy Party.
My Norkin drawing!
Gerard Alessandrini (Writer of Forbidden Broadway) Valerie Fagan who has been on and off in Forbidden Broadway over the last six years. It was a pleasure interviewing both Valerie Fagan and Gerard in person on video. The video should be up in a little over a week.Photo by Bob Johnson
Artist Sam Norkin and Corine Dana CohenPhoto by Bob Johnson
Tonight at the Drama Desk Trophy awards party, I got to interview Sam Norkin. It was a thrill doing a video interview with Sam. Sam is like a Father to me and I adore him and since I lost my Father many years ago, I have decided to adopt him and Fran his adorable wife. Can a woman adopt people they love? I love them.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAM MICHALS- STANDBY SOUTH PACIFIC!
I got the chance to interview William Michals who is currently the standby in South Pacific. He will be in South Pacific the week of September 9th and I hope I will get the chance to see him as he is marvelous.
Corine Cohen
Video shot and edited by Bob Johnson.
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GEORGE MICHAEL AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN!
(Photo from Madison Square Garden's site)The one and only George Michael.
Gay rock icon.
Sexy, artistic and sensual.
Back in the late 80's George Michael would play at the summer job I had on columbus Avenue.
I worked for a funky shoe store on the Upper Westside and my boss would play YAZ, SQUEEZE, GEORGE MICHAEL, DEVO and he was madly in love with George Michael. (I was madly in love with George's voice and for the first time I saw him in concert.
Sigh. The man is still an incredible performer and even from my nosebleed seats I danced in my seat trying to see the voice from my youth. He sang all my favorites from the "FAITH" record and I was impressed with the amount of music he sang. His concert had incredible beams of light and a few times he danced on a beam of light with old film stars..
If you are a fan of George you need to see his concert. Over 40 and fabulous and making political commentary about our government, his old record company issue and Hilary. George is a true gay icon. (He mentioned he was gay as if you all didn't know that! His voice is better than I remembered.
He is hot, hot hot.
Corine Cohen
For more info go to http://www.georgemichael.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
SUSHI BAMBOO 52!
I AM CRAVING THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yum. I want to try this tonight. Will be there at 5 so stop on by and say hi!
THE FRIARS CLUB- SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ROAST!?
THE FRIARS CLUB PRESENTS… SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ROAST!?
A National Online Talent Search for the Next Big Roast Master
Winner to Roast Today Show Co-Host Matt Lauer
New York, July 21, 2008– The Friars Club announced today the launch of So You Think You Can Roast!? (www.friarsroast.com) a national online talent contest for the next big Roast Master. The winner will get a chance to skewer Today Show co-host, Matt Lauer at his roast on October 24th. The Friars Club held preliminary auditions at Gotham Comedy Club and chose eighteen top contenders for So You Think You Can Roast!?
The competition will be broken down into a series of in-house celebrity roasts where these up-and-coming comedians will test their roasting chops in front of a panel of established experts in comedy. The series is set to kick-off on Tuesday, July 29th with the roast of Vincent “Big Pussy” Pastore. "It's a lifelong dream of mine to be roasted by the Friars. Ever since the days of Dean Martin and the early roasts at the Friars Club, I have always wanted to be a part of the party. I am ready for whatever my roasters fish out," Pastore said.
The “roasts” will continue once a month leading up to the final event where the winner will be chosen from the previous outstanding contestants, plus one wild card chosen by the public.
Other expected roastees include George Takai, “Start Trek’s” Sulu (August 19th), who said, "Being roasted by the Friars is the equivalent of being knighted by the Queen of England. I'll be beaming like Scotty never had me beaming." “Apprentice” diva Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth (September 22nd) who noted, “What an honor to be recognized by the prestigious Friar's Club. If you want to be a beacon of light–you gotta be able to take the heat." And Gary Dell’Abate, producer for the Howard Stern Show.
The Friars Club has created an exclusive website where the general public will be able to view candid moments and unabashed comedy of the auditions and roasts online at www.friarsroast.com. The public will also be able to vote for their favorite contestants.
The Friars Club is considered one of the most prestigious fraternal orders in the world and rated among the top clubs in the nation. Since 1904, the Friars Club has been combining the outstanding qualities of show business and the humanities, and its many functions and events covering these areas attract international media coverage. From their infamous Roasts to their Testimonial Dinners, Friars Frolics encompass the building blocks of happiness, through music, laughter and brotherhood. As head of the Friars, Abbot Jerry Lewis, says, “Good fellowship, friendship and fraternity form the basis that makes the Friars Club what it is.”
A National Online Talent Search for the Next Big Roast Master
Winner to Roast Today Show Co-Host Matt Lauer
New York, July 21, 2008– The Friars Club announced today the launch of So You Think You Can Roast!? (www.friarsroast.com) a national online talent contest for the next big Roast Master. The winner will get a chance to skewer Today Show co-host, Matt Lauer at his roast on October 24th. The Friars Club held preliminary auditions at Gotham Comedy Club and chose eighteen top contenders for So You Think You Can Roast!?
The competition will be broken down into a series of in-house celebrity roasts where these up-and-coming comedians will test their roasting chops in front of a panel of established experts in comedy. The series is set to kick-off on Tuesday, July 29th with the roast of Vincent “Big Pussy” Pastore. "It's a lifelong dream of mine to be roasted by the Friars. Ever since the days of Dean Martin and the early roasts at the Friars Club, I have always wanted to be a part of the party. I am ready for whatever my roasters fish out," Pastore said.
The “roasts” will continue once a month leading up to the final event where the winner will be chosen from the previous outstanding contestants, plus one wild card chosen by the public.
Other expected roastees include George Takai, “Start Trek’s” Sulu (August 19th), who said, "Being roasted by the Friars is the equivalent of being knighted by the Queen of England. I'll be beaming like Scotty never had me beaming." “Apprentice” diva Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth (September 22nd) who noted, “What an honor to be recognized by the prestigious Friar's Club. If you want to be a beacon of light–you gotta be able to take the heat." And Gary Dell’Abate, producer for the Howard Stern Show.
The Friars Club has created an exclusive website where the general public will be able to view candid moments and unabashed comedy of the auditions and roasts online at www.friarsroast.com. The public will also be able to vote for their favorite contestants.
The Friars Club is considered one of the most prestigious fraternal orders in the world and rated among the top clubs in the nation. Since 1904, the Friars Club has been combining the outstanding qualities of show business and the humanities, and its many functions and events covering these areas attract international media coverage. From their infamous Roasts to their Testimonial Dinners, Friars Frolics encompass the building blocks of happiness, through music, laughter and brotherhood. As head of the Friars, Abbot Jerry Lewis, says, “Good fellowship, friendship and fraternity form the basis that makes the Friars Club what it is.”
DAVID GURLAND SINGS RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN!
David Gurland and Brian Farley sing the Music and Lyrics of Rodgers and Hammerstein THURSDAYJuly 24th at 7 PM
Award winning vocalists Brian Farley and David Gurland team up for their first full show together.- An evening of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN, accented by edgy humor, great stage presence, medley's galore and gorgeous harmonies. Already great interpreters of the American Popular songbook, this will be the pair's first foray into the catalog of arguably the greatest songwriting team in history. Featuring songs from Carousel, The Sound of Music, The King and I, this years' biggest Broadway hit South Pacific, and many more. Musically directed by Tracy Stark.
http://www.westbankcafe.com/ 407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue
$16 cover$15 food/drink minimum212-695-6909Credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Award winning vocalists Brian Farley and David Gurland team up for their first full show together.- An evening of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN, accented by edgy humor, great stage presence, medley's galore and gorgeous harmonies. Already great interpreters of the American Popular songbook, this will be the pair's first foray into the catalog of arguably the greatest songwriting team in history. Featuring songs from Carousel, The Sound of Music, The King and I, this years' biggest Broadway hit South Pacific, and many more. Musically directed by Tracy Stark.
http://www.westbankcafe.com/ 407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue
$16 cover$15 food/drink minimum212-695-6909Credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Sunday, July 20, 2008
FRINGE UPDATE!
North America's Largest Arts Fest ReturnsNEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL ** 12th Annual Festival runs August 8- 24 ** New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 12th annual festival from August 8th - 24th, 2008.
This year, the festival will offer performances by 202 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies. The festival will present works covering a wide range of disciplines including theater, dance, performance art, children's theater, spoken word, puppetry, comedy, improv and multimedia. This year, 20 of New York City's most prominent downtown performance venues will host productions from around the globe as part of FringeNYC 2008. Participating venues, ranging in size from 50 to 700 seats, include Pace University's Schimmel Center & Schaberle Studio, Soho Playhouse, Theatre 80, The Deluxe at Spiegelworld, Cherry Lane Theatre, Players Theater, The Connelly Theater, The Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street, Barrow Street Theatre and The CSV Cultural and Educational Center.
FringeNYC is a production of The Present Company, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Elena K. Holy. In November 2007, Michael Bloomberg presented FringeNYC with the prestigious Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture.Highlights of FringeNYC 2008 include: Perez Hilton Saves the Universe (or at least the greater Los Angeles area): The Musical; Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising; Thoroughly Stupid Things, a sequel to Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest; Nudists in Love: A New Musical; shows about Britney Spears, Anna Nicole Smith and Tim Gunn's Podcast (a reality chamber opera); Woodhull: A Play About the First Woman Who Ran for President; Down Around Brown Town, a celebration of the music of James Brown; shows based on the works of Shakespeare, Chekhov and Euripides; Blanche Survives Katrina in a FEMA Trailer Named Desire; China: The Whole Enchilada, the entire history of China in two hours (opening 08-08-08 along with the Beijing Olympics); plus, shows by and/or about literary icons including Dorothy Parker, Poe, Dostoyevsky, Ray Bradbury, Faulkner, Shel Silverstein, Jacqueline Susann, Susan Sontag, Joyce Carol Oates; and much, much more. In 1997, New York City became the seventh US city to host a fringe festival, joining Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Houston, Orlando and San Francisco. In its first eleven years, FringeNYC has presented over 2000 performing groups from the U.K., Canada, Poland, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Germany, the Czech Republic and across the U.S., prompting Switzerland's national daily, The New Zurich Zeitung, to declare, "FringeNYC has become the premiere meeting ground for alternative artists." The festival has also been the launching pad for numerous Off-Broadway and Broadway transfers, long-running downtown hits, and regional theater productions including Urinetown, Never Swim Alone, Debbie Does Dallas, Dog Sees God, 21 Dog Years, Joys of Sex, Dixie's Tupperware Party, Matt & Ben, Walmartopia, Bash'd and Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer. Tickets go on sale July 18th and are $15 each, available at www.fringenyc.org or 866-468-7619.
Discount passes for multiple shows are also available. Tickets and additional information on the Festival are available in-person at FringeCENTRAL beginning July 25th. FringeCENTRAL is located at Openhouse (201 Mulberry Street between Spring and Kenmare Streets) and is open from noon - 8pm daily. For more information visit www.FringeNYC.org.
This year, the festival will offer performances by 202 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies. The festival will present works covering a wide range of disciplines including theater, dance, performance art, children's theater, spoken word, puppetry, comedy, improv and multimedia. This year, 20 of New York City's most prominent downtown performance venues will host productions from around the globe as part of FringeNYC 2008. Participating venues, ranging in size from 50 to 700 seats, include Pace University's Schimmel Center & Schaberle Studio, Soho Playhouse, Theatre 80, The Deluxe at Spiegelworld, Cherry Lane Theatre, Players Theater, The Connelly Theater, The Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street, Barrow Street Theatre and The CSV Cultural and Educational Center.
FringeNYC is a production of The Present Company, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Elena K. Holy. In November 2007, Michael Bloomberg presented FringeNYC with the prestigious Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture.Highlights of FringeNYC 2008 include: Perez Hilton Saves the Universe (or at least the greater Los Angeles area): The Musical; Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising; Thoroughly Stupid Things, a sequel to Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest; Nudists in Love: A New Musical; shows about Britney Spears, Anna Nicole Smith and Tim Gunn's Podcast (a reality chamber opera); Woodhull: A Play About the First Woman Who Ran for President; Down Around Brown Town, a celebration of the music of James Brown; shows based on the works of Shakespeare, Chekhov and Euripides; Blanche Survives Katrina in a FEMA Trailer Named Desire; China: The Whole Enchilada, the entire history of China in two hours (opening 08-08-08 along with the Beijing Olympics); plus, shows by and/or about literary icons including Dorothy Parker, Poe, Dostoyevsky, Ray Bradbury, Faulkner, Shel Silverstein, Jacqueline Susann, Susan Sontag, Joyce Carol Oates; and much, much more. In 1997, New York City became the seventh US city to host a fringe festival, joining Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Houston, Orlando and San Francisco. In its first eleven years, FringeNYC has presented over 2000 performing groups from the U.K., Canada, Poland, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Germany, the Czech Republic and across the U.S., prompting Switzerland's national daily, The New Zurich Zeitung, to declare, "FringeNYC has become the premiere meeting ground for alternative artists." The festival has also been the launching pad for numerous Off-Broadway and Broadway transfers, long-running downtown hits, and regional theater productions including Urinetown, Never Swim Alone, Debbie Does Dallas, Dog Sees God, 21 Dog Years, Joys of Sex, Dixie's Tupperware Party, Matt & Ben, Walmartopia, Bash'd and Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer. Tickets go on sale July 18th and are $15 each, available at www.fringenyc.org or 866-468-7619.
Discount passes for multiple shows are also available. Tickets and additional information on the Festival are available in-person at FringeCENTRAL beginning July 25th. FringeCENTRAL is located at Openhouse (201 Mulberry Street between Spring and Kenmare Streets) and is open from noon - 8pm daily. For more information visit www.FringeNYC.org.
Corine's Comments!
Ever have a day from hell? Yesterday was one of those days. My blackberry pearl broke before I could download all of the photos of Broadway In Bryant Park last Thursday. So, now I am without my prize camera and phone. To quote "Avenue Q" it sucks to be me (C!)
Also, I melt in the heat so I have not left my air conditioned apartment since Friday evening.
Say goodbye to my adorable firework entry page as it is blocking search engines but you can enjoy it for a few more days until Christina removes it.
PS If anyone out there wants to reach affluent, smart and cultured individuals they can contact me. Sponsorships are available and would make me very happy. Ads start at only $100 so please come by and sponsor the site if you like it. (Times are tough at the Corner and I do like covering all those events for you!!!)
Corine
Saturday, July 19, 2008
PHOTO FLASH- AVE Q IN BRYANT PARK!
Interviewing Kate Monster and Carey Anderson (The new Kate Monster and Lucy T Slut in Avenue Q was a dream come true. Carey, played Sophie in the hit Broadway show Mamma Mia on Broadway and started playing Kate Monster and Lucy in the hit Broadway musical AVENUE Q last week.
Carey is a very nice person and I really enjoyed interviewing her and Christian Anderson (Nicky/Trekkie) More photos later.
Photos by Corine Cohen for http://www.corinescorner.com
Friday, July 18, 2008
"TALE OF TWO CITIES"
TALE OF TWO CITIES”
Jill Santoriello’s sweeping musical epic
OPENING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th
PREVIEWS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th
THEATRE: AL HIRSCHFELD THEATRE
302 West 45th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
PRODUCED BY: Barbra Russell and Ron Sharpe (Executive Producers),
Bernard Brogan, Sharon A. Fordham, Theatre Associates / David Sonnenberg / Rami Evar,
The Monagle Group, Fanok Entertainment, Mary E. Laminack, Jim Barry,
Gasperino Entertainment, Vincent Russell, William M. Broderick, Alex Santoriello, (Producers)
and
David Bryant, Harry Casey (Associate Producers)
BOOK / MUSIC / LYRICS: JILL SANTORIELLO
BASED ON A NOVEL BY: CHARLES DICKENS
DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER: WARREN CARLYLE
FEATURING: JAMES BARBOUR as Sydney Carton
CRAIG BENNETT as Jerry Cruncher
BRANDI BURKHARDT as Lucie Manette
KEVIN EARLEY as Ernest Defarge
GREGG EDELMAN as Dr. Alexandre Manette
MICHAEL HAYWARD-JONES as Jarvis Lorry
AARON LAZAR as Charles Darnay
MACKENZIE MAUZY as The Seamstress
KATHERINE McGRATH as Miss Pross
LES MINSKI as Marquis St. Evremonde
NATALIE TORO as Madame Therese Defarge
NICK WYMAN as John Barsad
SCENIC DESIGN: TONY WALTON
COSTUME DESIGN: DAVID ZINN
LIGHTING DESIGN: RICHARD PILBROW
SOUND DESIGN: DOMONIC SACK & CARL CASELLA
HAIR DESIGN: TOM WATSON
ORCHESTRATIONS: EDWARD B. KESSEL, WENDY BOBBITT CAVETT, KEVIN STITES & BOB KROGSTAD
MUSIC DIRECTION & SUPERVISION: KEVIN STITES
TICKETS: $59 - $120
RESERVATIONS: Tickets are available by calling TELECHARGE at
212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250 or by visiting www.TELECHARGE.com
PRE-OPENING PLAYING SCHEDULE: Mondays @ 8:00pm
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Wednesdays @ 2:00pm
Wednesdays @ 8:00pm
Thursdays @ 8:00pm
Fridays @ 8:00pm
Saturdays @ 2:00pm
Saturdays @ 8:00pm
POST-OPENING PLAYING SCHEDULE: Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Wednesdays @ 2:00pm
Wednesdays @ 8:00pm
Thursdays @ 8:00pm
Fridays @ 8:00pm
Saturdays @ 2:00pm
Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sundays @ 3:00pm
THE STORY
Set against the epic backdrop of the French Revolution and based on the classic Dickens novel,
"A TALE OF TWO CITIES" is a musical about injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love.
When Dr. Manette is released from the French Bastille after 17 years, he must be resurrected from the
brink of madness by his daughter, Lucie. In England they meet two very different men: the exiled French
aristocrat, Charles Darnay, whom Lucie marries, and the drunken cynic, Sydney Carton.
Soon family secrets and political intrigue combine to draw Lucie and her family back to Paris.
At the height of the Reign of Terror, the musical finds an unlikely hero in Carton.
THE HISTORY
In the history of fictional literature, "A TALE OF TWO CITIES" is arguably the most famous book title on earth.
Since its inaugural publication on April 30th, 1859, "A TALE OF TWO CITIES" has sold over 200 million copies in
several languages. It is the recounting of one of the most electrifying love stories ever written told against the backdrop
of one of the most terrifying eras in human history. Originally produced in an out-of-town tryout at the Asolo
Repertory Theatre where it played to standing-room-only audiences, "A TALE OF TWO CITIES"
is a musical whose time has come. It is the best of times.
WWW.TALEMUSICAL.COM
A Night at the Operetta
Click the "play" arrow to watch interviews with the stars of "A Night at the Opera" (videotaped Monday, July 14th at Town Hall).
Hi,
I wanted to thank Bob Johnson, my new video expert for editing and taping the event. He will be shooting another event for my site on Tuesday and I can't thank him enough for his friendship and talent. Also, check out Bob's sites:
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Bob is the best! Thanks, BOB!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Kate Monster!
I will post more photos later but interviewing Kate Monster in person was the most fun I have had in years! Stay tuned for more photos later.
Photo by Corine Cohen
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