Archive for February, 2008

“Slug Bearers” Zooming Along

Here is my review of a much-praised off-Broadway musical with the just-try-to-remember-it title of “The Slug … Read more »

Ridley Scott Making Reagan Movie

Yes, you read that headline correctly: Director Ridley Scott (“Gladiator,” “Thelma and Louise”) is making a … Read more »

Patrick Stewart Moving to B’way

According to Variety:
Yes, he’s dead.
Broadway comedy “Is He Dead?” will close at the Lyceum Theater on … Read more »

Oscars: About Those Ratings

Yesterday, the media trumpeted the fact that Sunday’s Oscars — yeah, they were pretty boring — … Read more »

N.Y. Phil Performs in N. Korea

It was historic: the New York Philharmonic performed in N. Korea.

Damon To Do Fourth “Bourne”

It’s what you’ve been waiting to hear: Matt Damon is going to do a fourth “Bourne” … Read more »

Music’s Little Known Master

“When we hear ‘Mozart’ or ‘Beethoven,’ we think of a person behind the music. When we … Read more »