My buddy Gareth Saxe just made his Broadway debut in Shaw’s Heartbreak House. So far, the reviews seem quite positive of both the play and the performances
All the same, this lineup represents a major advance over the usual celebrity-heavy Roundabout affair. As the superb Byron Jennings, the exquisite Laila Robins, exciting newcomer Gareth Saxe, and [...]

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Just a quick note. We’re still in NYC—Brooklyn, to be specific. I’ve been obsessed with Brooklyn since my parents took me to see “Saturday Night Fever” (R-rated version, thankyouverymuch) back in the dizay, so needless to say, I’m having fun just walking around and soaking it up.
It’s odd for me (and Halane) to think that [...]

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My friend Shonali has been doing a show called “The Variety Shac” with Heather Lawless, Andrea Rosen, and Chelsea Peretti for a while now, but I just found out about it today (Inspector Clue Show, I’m not). I recommend all NYC peeps go and check it out.
In the meantime, entertain yourselves with some shorts.

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I’ve always been in awe of those with the talent and drive to follow their dreams. When I was in college, several of my friends were pursuing academic courses in theater. One of my best friends, Gareth Saxe, along with a handful of others in the program, seemed to possess the skill, [...]

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Attention Northeasterners, Easterners, Southerners and others around the U.S.:
The Morning 40 Federation, a phenomenon musical group from New Orleans, Louisiana, is touring the United States. I guarantee, literally, guarantee that if you go see this band, you will love it. In short, imagine filtering New Orleans roots music through a lot of malt [...]

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Brief thoughts on barbeque.

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Here is what I would do, if I lived in New York City, to commemorate the anniversary of Those People Flying Those Planes into Those Buildings:
Maka a papier mache jetliner, walk with it to That Place, and throw it in That Hole in The Ground.

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