Category Archives: 59E59 Theaters

For Fascinating “BALLS,” There’s No Business Like Busy-Business

Posted on January 23, 2018 by The People's Critic

[ Click any photo to enlarge. All photos by Russ Rowland. ] As a modest player myself, and a frequent fan of the major tennis championships, I’ve been currently suffering my annual frustration at the elusive, wee-hours-of-the-morning, live telecasts of … Continue reading →

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Twin Pleasures for Jazz Greats Basie & Ellington

Posted on December 17, 2015 by The People's Critic

For those of us fortunate enough to have become familiar with the brilliant musical talents of the Anderson Twins (via their previous successes with Le Jazz Hot and Those Fabulous Dorseys at New York’s 59E59 Theaters), the new delights of … Continue reading →

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A Jazz Age Returns with CAFÉ SOCIETY SWING

Posted on December 22, 2014 by The People's Critic

New York’s legendary Café Society nightclub debuted in the Greenwich Village of the late 1930’s. For many years that followed it would be the Mecca for many African American jazz greats who would pass into legend themselves. Club founder, Barney … Continue reading →

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Beware of Missing THE DORY PREVIN STORY

Posted on December 22, 2014 by The People's Critic

An end-of-year musical treasure I discovered this past weekend is Beware of Young Girls: Kate Dimbleby Sings the Dory Previn Story, now playing at 59E59 Theaters. Created and performed by Kate Dimbleby, written with Amy Rosenthal, and directed by Cal … Continue reading →

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A Royal “Affair” With Anger Management Through Song

Posted on June 18, 2014 by The People's Critic

The terrorism of the British tabloids is well remembered from such events as the abdication of King Edward VIII (in favor of his marriage to American socialite, Wallis Simpson), or the divorce of Prince Charles and Lady Diana (and the … Continue reading →

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“LE JAZZ” is Oh-So-Hot at 59E59 Theaters

Posted on December 17, 2013 by The People's Critic

 For those of us fortunate enough to have seen 2012’s The Anderson Twins Play the Fabulous Dorseys*, it would come as no surprise that the lads’ latest offering at Manhattan’s trendy 59E59 Theaters would be packed with dazzling musicianship. For … Continue reading →

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AN ANNIVERSARY CONSPIRACY FOR JFK

Posted on November 22, 2013 by The People's Critic

NEW YORK 11-22-13 On this date, just exactly 50 years ago, I was a student at The University of Texas in Austin and preparing to join several friends that very afternoon for a little trip out to Austin Airport where … Continue reading →

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There’s a New Game in Town: Don’t Miss It!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by The People's Critic

“Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd…” On the other hand, why not just head over to the 59E59 Theaters to enjoy what may well be more satisfying baseball than anything currently being offered up … Continue reading →

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AN UNUSUAL MUSICAL JOURNEY AT 59E59

Posted on May 6, 2013 by The People's Critic

The 59E59 Theaters comprise one of Manhattan’s most sophisticated and active theatrical venues. It is no surprise then, to find very unique offerings being showcased there for New York’s busy theatre scene. Such is certainly the case with the current … Continue reading →

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Taking a “Page” From American Pop Music History

Posted on December 21, 2012 by The People's Critic

Like many New Yorkers, my world has not been untouched by the still ongoing effects of the now notorious Hurricane Sandy, which, for some time, have sidelined my work as a critic. For my return to the fold, I tried … Continue reading →

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