Category Archives: Other Newspaper Columns

Something Doesn’t Smell Right in “URINETOWN”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by The People's Critic

     The task before me is not an especially pleasant one. I am asked to write a review of a production from one of my very favorite theatre companies: the always-wonderful (well almost always) Masquerade Theatre. The current production there … Continue reading →

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PHS Spring Concert a Chance to “Go Home Again”

Posted on May 1, 2002 by The People's Critic

They say “time flies,” and I guess it must be true. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was enjoying my own high school years at the old P.H.S. building (now the Junior High School) on Ringgold Street. In those … Continue reading →

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Loud Hooray For “4 J o s é s!”

Posted on May 13, 2000 by The People's Critic

Fasten your seat belts! Last Sunday’s matinee concluded the three-week premiere engagement of the new musical “4 Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria.” The adorable musical comedy revue was such a smash hit sellout at 42 street’s John … Continue reading →

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Dr. Gerald Zweifler – In Memorium

Posted on May 4, 2000 by The People's Critic

Today, having just returned to Rockaway after two months away from home, I decided it was time to call and arrange an appointment for a routine dental check-up with my dentist of many years, Dr. Gerald Zweifler. To my great … Continue reading →

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“Surf’s Up” As Never Before

Posted on October 2, 1999 by The People's Critic

Score another triumph for civilization in the Rockaways. There was a festive midday air last Saturday, September 25 as the crowd gathered at 108 street and Shore Front Parkway for the dedication of Esther Grillo’s artistic triumph, “Surf’s Up.” The … Continue reading →

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“Blackbirds” Soaring on Barter Stage

Posted on September 1, 1999 by The People's Critic

Hurry on down to the Barter Theatre before they burn the house down with the sensational new revue, “Blackbirds of Broadway!” And these Blackbirds are really headed for Broadway after a planned European tour. My guess is they will take the … Continue reading →

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