Documentary AIN'T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND to Receive World Premiere in May
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 30, 2024
Emmy award-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman's (Praying with Lior, Black in Latin America, The Pursuit) groundbreaking documentary feature film Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round will make its World Premiere at the Maryland Film Festival on May 5th at 5:15pm. Ten years in the making, this insightful and powerful documentary unearths the pivotal 1960 Glen Echo Amusement Park protests - likely the first organized interracial civil rights demonstration in U.S. history.
Review: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano at Paramount Theater
by Kirk Cramer
- Apr 29, 2024
A poignant and reflective journey through the celebrated artist's career and personal contemplations on life and mortality. Despite showing signs of vocal aging, Patinkin's mastery in blending song with deeply personal storytelling captivates the audience, making each song a narrative of its own. The show, enriched by minimalistic staging and the skilled accompaniment of pianist Adam Ben-David, resonates with themes of legacy, faith, and the enduring power of art. The review highlights Patinkin's engaging presence and the emotional depth of his performance.
Video: Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Discuss Broadway and Celebrities on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 16, 2024
On Monday, Tony-Award winning performers Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss some of their Broadway roles and experiences. In his discussion with host Andy Cohen, Ben Platt talked about celebrities who have attended his Broadway performances. In Bareilles' discussion with Cohen, she talked about some of her go-to karaoke songs and also revealed her favorite Broadway diva. Watch the videos here!
Review: AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD Presents a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man at Birdland
by Ricky Pope
- Feb 1, 2024
If you were asked to describe yourself in 14 songs, what would they be? That is the challenge that singer Ari Axelrod set for himself in his show which opened at Birdland last night entitled simply enough, AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD. What emerged from that question is a portrait of an artist who is intelligent, sensitive, somewhat anxious, and remarkably contemplative for someone just on the cusp of 30.
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