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Michael Portantiere, Jan Simpson, and Matt Tamanini review “Here Lies Love” and “The Cottage” on Broadway and “Flex” at Lincoln Center, “Prejudice & Pride” at 59E59, and the hyper-intimate “Uncle Vanya” all Off-Broadway. They also discuss “Lee Roy Reams: Uncensored! For Adults Only!” at 54 Below, the trailer for “The Color Purple” movie musical adaptation, and Gian Marco Schiaretti at Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland.
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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.
Jan Simpson | [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter
Broadway & Me
Jan Simpson is a theater journalist who writes the blog Broadway& Me and hosts the BroadwayRadio podcasts Stagecraft and All The Drama. She has twice served as a Pulitzer Prize juror.
Matt Tamanini | [email protected] | Twitter | Instagram
MATT TAMANINI is a theatre, entertainment, and sports journalist who has been covering theatre for more than a decade. He is the news editor for TheStreamable, the co-managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, and is a host and producer for multiple shows on BroadwayRadio.
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Pre: “All the Drama” Episode on “Fiorello!” Coming to Patreon on Aug. 5, regular feed Aug. 12
Michael Wraps Up “Jerry Orbach’s Broadway” at 54 Below
Reviews:
MP, JS: “Here Lies Love” @ Broadway Theatre
JS, MP: “The Cottage” @ The Helen Hayes Theatre
JS: “Flex” Off-Broadway @ Lincoln Center Theatre
JS: “Prejudice & Price” Off-Broadway @59E59
MP: Leroy Reams Concert @ 54 Below
JS: “Uncle Vanya” Off-Broadway in a Private Loft
News:
The Trailer for the Movie Adaptation of “The Color Purple” Musical
Post:
Clip from Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland:
Peter’s Trivia Section: Before “The Addams Family,” a character created by Charles Addams had already sung on Broadway. What was the show and what was the song?
Michael’s Musical Moment:
Opener: “Dance 10, Looks 3” sung by Pamela Blair from the Original Broadway Cast Album of “A Chorus Line”
Closer: “The Bus From Amarillo” sung by Carlin Glynn from the Original Broadway Cast Album of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”
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