SISTER ACT

Jill and I went to see Sister Act on Broadway last week.  What a fun show!!  From the cast, the set design, the music and of course the story itself...the show had my attention from start to finish.  The lead Patina Miller is gorgeous, funny and super talented.  What a fabulous voice!!  The ensemble was terrific!!  I loved Victoria Clark, Fred Applegate, Sarah Bolt, Chester Gregory, Kingsley Leggs and the rest of the cast.  I used point from my Audience Rewards account to score us $29 orchestra seats.  If you're interested in checking out this great show, here's a link for cheap tickets (35% off).  Up for 5 Tony Nominations....my bet is on Patina Miller!

The Normal Heart

A group of us went to see The Normal Heart last Sunday night.  Best show of 2011!!!  The story deals with the AIDS epidemic in NYC at a time when the mayor turned his back, politicians swept the epidemic under the rug and a group of gay men fought to have their voices be heard.  There wasn't a dry eye in the theatre by the end of the performance.  The show was truly amazing!!!  It is well deserving of every single Tony Nomination and I expect them to win a few.  The cast was top notch.  The lead, Joe Mantello (Ned Weeks), blew me away as I have never seen him perform live before.  Ellen Barkin (Dr. Emma Brookner), John Benjamin Hickey (Felix Turner), Patrick Breen (Mickey Marcus), Jim Parsons (Tommy Boatright) and so many more made up a fantastic ensemble cast.  I highly recommend this show!!  It has officially made it into my top 5 of all-time!  Click here for discount tickets and read this NY Times review.

Watch the testimonials from celebrities such as Elton John, Judith Light, Cheyenne Jackson, David Hyde Pierce and Michael Urie (click on the various video clips): http://bit.ly/lu4PO7

The House of Blue Leaves

A group of us went to see the revival of The House of Blue Leaves with leading cast members Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh.  Edie did an amazing job as Bananas.  Ben Stiller played Artie and Jennifer played his girlfriend Bunny.  Ben Stiller was in the 1986 revival at Lincoln Center and played Ronnie.  I recommend this play as it was crazy funny, witty, dramatic and tragic all in one.  Click here for a 40% discount off this show.

WONDERLAND CLOSES

Unfortunately, Wonderland closed on May 15th.  Audience Rewards was on top of refunding their customers and my points & money were back in my accounts in no time. On the bright side, we still have The Normal Heart and Sister Act to look forward to this month.  Stayed tuned for my reviews.

ROSEANNE BAR - AND I SHOULD KNOW

For those of us who grew up watching television in the late 80's, you should remember Roseanne.  Often rude and crass, Roseanne represented the "real" working class woman who didn't let men rule her world and she made her own decisions and played by her own rules.  I loved this show!!  I've always been an avid TV fanatic and this show most certainly falls into my top 10 of all time.  After all, it did last 9 years (an eternity in TV land).

As you all can see from previous posts, I never recommend reading anything...I'm not much of a book person.  However, I do read magazines and a lot of online articles.  I came across this article in New York Magazine and found it fascinating!!  I loved this show and had briefly heard rumors about Roseanne's battle with the network, writers and producer which is what made me continue reading.  Now I have to buy Roseanne's book and watch her new reality show.  She speaks her mind and I admire her for that!!!  She also empathizes with Charlie Sheen and can understand his demons.  Go Roseanne!!!!

ART BAR - West Village

I had a date, yes a date on Tuesday night at Art Bar (52 8th Avenue bw Horatio & Jane).  While he didn't pick up the tab (verdict is still out on that), I rather enjoyed myself at this West Village spot.  The music was top notch.  It was so good that I could've stayed put all night.  I loved the antique chairs, the curtains, the hanging lamps, the paintings and most of all...the drinks.  The martinis were super cheap and filled to the rim.  I'll go back to this place for the drinks and for the cute single boys...lol. 

SOCIAL EATZ - Midtown East

 

Last night, three of us went to Social Eatz owned by Angelo Sosa of Top Chef.  We had the chili kissed tilapia, Southeast Asian Pickles, the Social Burger and crispy fries.  Not to mention several glasses of champagne (they can out of Cava but the rose champagne was even better) and one glass of wine.  Everything was very good!!  We had thought the pickles and cauliflower would come out in whole pieces, not shredded but it was still tasty.  Our waitress/bartender (Liz) was super friendly so overall we had a good experience.  I look forwarding to trying the spring rolls (they ran out) and the Korean beef taco next time.  This block is filled with restaurants but I'd pick Social Eatz for the tapas style bites, the music, the decor and the friendliness of the staff.