Enjoyable play about a friend reunion. Nothing much really happens, but the relationships are interesting enough. Perhaps not as madcap as his other pEnjoyable play about a friend reunion. Nothing much really happens, but the relationships are interesting enough. Perhaps not as madcap as his other plays, it is the first Ayckbourn play to be set in 'real time'....more
I read this honest, fast-moving autobiography from the Tony Award-winning originator of my favorite A CHORUS LINE role. Kelly Bishop writes from her hI read this honest, fast-moving autobiography from the Tony Award-winning originator of my favorite A CHORUS LINE role. Kelly Bishop writes from her heart, and I love any backstory tidbits from the all-night conversations that became ACL. She spends some time on ACL, but definitely much more on The Gilmore Girls.
It was a great break from some of the books I’m reading, including a slow read of THE COUNT OF MONTE CHRISTO. ...more
Feels very 21st century in its writing. I like the premise and the conceit of the dialogue, but it reminds me of both THE FLICK’s and CIRCLE MIRROR TRFeels very 21st century in its writing. I like the premise and the conceit of the dialogue, but it reminds me of both THE FLICK’s and CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION ‘s rhythms. I think it reads much differently than viewed....more
Sort of a slow Act I with lots of exposition. The fireworks happen in Act II and leaves the reader with important points to reflect on. I look forwardSort of a slow Act I with lots of exposition. The fireworks happen in Act II and leaves the reader with important points to reflect on. I look forward to reading reviews of its recent revival. ...more
I was excited to read this book, especially given its lavish praise from celebrated authors. I thought that the original premise of a woman who beginsI was excited to read this book, especially given its lavish praise from celebrated authors. I thought that the original premise of a woman who begins to find her new self at a motel 30 minutes from her home on a sidetrack stop from an alleged cross-country journey.
It started quirky, but the main character becomes so self-centered, self-indulgent, and obsessed with her perceived perimenopausal state that you can’t understand or sympathize with her choices. The book is steamy, too.
I did finish it and experienced some of the novel via audiobook read by the author....more
A wonderful, thrilling mystery — brought into my reading world via an effusive recommendation from my high school friend — is truly worth any hype youA wonderful, thrilling mystery — brought into my reading world via an effusive recommendation from my high school friend — is truly worth any hype you’ve read/heard about this novel. Almost cinematic in its organization, the book weaves many perspectives of a missing camper’s disappearance and the layers of deceit that precede the event. Highly satisfying. ...more
After pledging to revisit this chestnut, I have fulfilled my promise. It’s real talky and not too much really happens excepting spirits returning to tAfter pledging to revisit this chestnut, I have fulfilled my promise. It’s real talky and not too much really happens excepting spirits returning to the manor house.
I’ve seen only mediocre productions of it, including the last star-studded Broadway revival in 2009. Despite Angela Lansbury giving her all, it was just okay. ...more
As a longtime fan of its musical adaptation, I never read the source material. It’s a second-rate Kaufman and Hart collaboration at best, however. IntAs a longtime fan of its musical adaptation, I never read the source material. It’s a second-rate Kaufman and Hart collaboration at best, however. Interesting to see how Sondheim and Furth were influenced....more
I was thoroughly engrossed in Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s Fletcher dysfunctional family in this wonderful new novel. Great story with great characters. I I was thoroughly engrossed in Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s Fletcher dysfunctional family in this wonderful new novel. Great story with great characters. I couldn’t put this one down. I look forward to reading her first novel now. Three cheers to LONG ISLAND COMPROMISE. ...more
Another Jenna recommended book for the summer. SANDWICH starts strong with its premise quickly introduced: so many can identify with the annual weekloAnother Jenna recommended book for the summer. SANDWICH starts strong with its premise quickly introduced: so many can identify with the annual weeklong family vacation. When the book is honest and authentic, it shines. But, it gets lost in flashbacks, post-menopausal regrets, and many unleashed secrets between Saturday and the following Friday. I did like the cat was named CHICKEN!!...more
As an aficionado of tHe film CABARET — and having done the stage version twice — I never read the original play. After reading it, I can see how it inAs an aficionado of tHe film CABARET — and having done the stage version twice — I never read the original play. After reading it, I can see how it influenced Fosse away from the musical’s original book. As a play, it’s more than okay, but a shadow of Hal Prince’s re-conception of the musical’s source material. Perhaps it was daring for 1951. ...more
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