William Finn’s Musical Bee Creates an Endearing Buzz by Lynne Stevens I didn’t expect to like this musical. There’s plenty of singing and it’s not particularly melodic and yet it is just enough to pull your heartstrings. Along with a full house of fellow theatergoers, I left the theater with a happy grin. “The…
Frank Loesser’s Music Highlights Gritty N.Y. Riffs by Lynne Stevens Broadway is the embodiment of the melting pot. Damon Runyon’s gritty 30s New York stories reveled in its variety. Broadway welcomed Italian, Irish, and Jewish, immigrants—the road to prosperity for many went through Times Square. Director Bill English’s cast for “Guys and Dolls: A…
Cindy Goldfield Talks about A Life in the Theater by Lynne Stevens On Tuesday, October 24, I had the pleasure of interviewing actor Cindy Goldfield at 42nd Street Moon’s very unglamorous rehearsal space at 250 Van Ness Avenue. She is an award-winning actor/director, and member of the 42nd Street Moon company since 1993. LS:…
Jerry Herman’s Superb Music & Lyrics Still Enchant by Lynne Stevens From the start of “Mame,” we realize that we are following the memories of Auntie Mame’s nephew. After the teaser of grown-up Patrick appearing on stage, we eagerly await the opening scenes. We’re thrown into the madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis (exceptional…