We could not go through The 12 Days of Books without talking about one of my all time Christmas favorites – The Polar Express. Before it was a beautiful movie, (Hi, Tom Hanks!), it was a children’s holiday classic, and with good reason. Here’s the official book blurb: One Christmas Eve many years ago, a…
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The 12 Days of Books: Day 9
The eighth book this year is one of my favorites, and it also happens to be a Christmas classic – The Gift of the Magic. Here’s the official book blurb: In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband,…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 8
For me, it’s always fun to read a play just for fun – as a director and writer and theatre professional, when a play finds it’s way into my hands is usually for research, so when I get the opportunity to read the words of a new playwright, it feels like Christmas! SWEAT is one of…
The 12 Days of Books: Book 7
This is actually a trifecta of books, not just one. If you, or one of your loved ones is a fan of musical theatre and Broadway, I highly recommend you purchasing The Untold Stories of Broadway – Volume 1-3, by the theatre historian and producer that you MUST KNOW, Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Here’s the official bit…
COMING SOON: Gina Morgano in “Once Upon a December”
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Gina Morgano in “Once Upon a December” on Thursday, December 14th at 9:30 p.m. This holiday show captures the whimsical romance of the season, featuring beloved classics and contemporary gems. Your heart will twinkle with the meaning of the season as you journey through memories of Christmas Past, delights…
The 12 Days of Books: Book 6
“if you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise” ― Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey Goosebumps. Each and every time I read the words of Rupi Kaur, I get goosebumps. I get inspired. I get a newfound sense of strength and purpose that starts at my toes…
The 12 Days of Books: Book 5
small great things. small great things. small great things. Once you read Jodi Picoult’s latest book, small great things, it will echo throughout your brain, imprint on your heart, and be part of you, forever. The official book blurb is thus: Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than…
TONIGHT: The 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree!
Tonight’s the night! The 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree is tonight at 8pm at The Green Room 42. The sweaters are ugly, the voices are stunning, and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Covenant House of New York City. The cast of Volume 4 features Shaunice Alexander, Lauren Elder (HAIR, Sideshow), Amanda Flynn,…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 4
The World Needs More Love Letters is by far one of my favorite organizations on the planet. In a world where it seems like love and hate are in a constant battle for our attention, More Love Letters triumphs and bursts through the screens and mailboxes of everyone who’s fortunate to come across this beautiful…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 3
Trevor Noah wrote one of the best books that I’ve read all year. His book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood is phenomenal. It chronicles his life, giving a vivid, compelling, and inspiring account of what it was like growing up in South Africa during apartheid, and the days of freedom after. It’s inspiring,…