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My New Year's resolution. (She even looks a bit like me!)  I want this to happen to me in 2008! Adore, cartoon by Eddie Varley!
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I wanted to give tell you to watch this clip! My friend, Eddie Varley is in this new show. He does the adorable cartoons of me on my blog and site. Hope the show does well. I love ya, Eddie! Now, help me make one of my New Year resolutions come true. I want to find my mate in 2008! HA! http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/matched-manhattanWatch this and help my pal, Eddie! xxoxoxo
The Nightlife Awards 2008!
 A Corine pick event not to be missed. 212-307-4100 The Town Hall 123 W. 43RD ST NOON TO 6PM EVERYDAY BUT SUNDAY Scott Siegel Presents…The 2008 Nightlife Awards hosted by Bruce Vilanch! No acceptance speeches! All the winners perform! There is no other awards show like it. The press pick the best performances in the cabaret, comedy, and jazz clubs of New York, and the winners don't make acceptance speeches; they perform to show why they were chosen. It's bang, bang, bang entertainment from the best performers in New York (arguably making them the best performers in the world!) and they're all on one stage for one night – for you! The voting is going on right now. Winners will be announced in January. If you get your tickets now, you'll get the best seats available before the rush when those great names are published. Consider who has performed at the Nightlife Awards in the past and you'll get an idea of who you might see on the Town Hall stage on January 28th...Brian Stokes Mitchell, Elaine Stritch, Eartha Kitt, Raoul Esparza, Keeley Smith, Donna Murphy, Paula West, Kristin Chenowith, Bill Charlap, Alan King, Betty Buckley, Robert Klein, Maureen McGovern, Judy Gold, Karen Akers, Greg Giraldo, Ute Lemper, Jim Caruso, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, Scott Coulter, Andrea Marcovicci, Tom Wopat, James Naughton, Cecil Taylor, Lea Delaria, and more!Celebrity presenters have included: Patti LuPone, Robert Altman, Liza Minnelli, John Selya, Tony Danza, F. Murray Abraham, and more!. It's a show not to be missed! One Night Only!For more information call 212-365-4345 or go to SiegelPresents.comSchedule: Monday, January 28th at 7pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES!
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I wanted to wish you all a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! 2008 wishes by Corinescorner.com!
1. World Peace. 2. Love and an end to the current war. 3. Health. 4. Happiness. 5. Sex without the risk of AIDS! 6. A cure for all diseases. 7. Homes for the homeless. 8. A talkshow for me ;-) 9. More readers on this site! 10. A new location for Raku sushi!
Kisses and hugs, Corine Cohen
New Feature: FOOD BLOGGER UNDER COVER!
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This was an idea from several readers. They wanted me to go undercover and report on restaurants when I was not expected. I did this today and what I found was very distrurbing.
During the past several months all my neighborhood, casual and affordable sushi hangouts have closed. I live on the Upper West Side. Lenge, Rikyu and Hunan Park are closed. I was looking for a quick bite before seeing a show at Lincoln Center. I should have stopped into Sushi A- GO- GO, but decided to try something new. I went to DAN Japanese Restaurant between 68/69th and Broadway.
The results were alarming. I had the worst sushi that I have ever tasted in my entire life. But, sadly everything was bad. I ordered a two roll sushi box which came with miso, salad and two rolls. The miso was edible. The salad was horrendous. They did not serve it with ginger dressing and the salad was filled with black pepper. It was terrible. I did not say a word. IT GETS WORSE!
The sushi: I ordered a shrimp roll with spicy sauce on the side and an Eel roll. The rice was hard. The shrimp roll was so small you could hardly see anything. It tasted like a rice roll.
This was truly the worst sushi meal I have ever experienced. It tasted like it came from Food Emporium before the end of the night. It was hard, stale rice with specks of fish.
I will never eat there again.
Dan Japanese Restaurant 68th and 69th and Broadway.
The O'Neill Festival. Marian Seldes!!!!
 Marian Seldes- The nicest lady of the theater! (Maryann Lopinto photo) The O’Neill Festival at Ten
10 Nights of FREE Readings, Screenings and Musical Events
Featuring
Zoe Caldwell, Charles Durning, Brian Murray, Natasha Richardson,
Marian Seldes, KT Sullivan and Barbara Gelb
The Playwrights Theater, sponsored by Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library’s O’Neill at Yale project, will present The O’Neill Festival at 10, ten days of free readings, screenings and discussions as well as a musical revue to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the O’Neill. From January 4 – 13 this O’Neill celebration will take place at New York University’s Provincetown Playhouse (133 MacDougal Street). Reservations can be made online at www.eugeneoneill.net.
The film retrospective begins January 4 with Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Katherine Hepburn and Jason Robards. Successive evenings will have Geraldine Fitzgerald in Ah,Wilderness! (January 5), William Bendix in The Hairy Ape (January 6), The Long Voyage Home with John Wayne (January 7), Desire Under the Elms with Sophia Loren (January 8), Greta Garbo in Anna Christie (January 9) and finally, A Moon for the Misbegotten with Jason Robards (January 10). All movie screenings begin at 7pm.
Jan 11 at 7:30pm begins the live performance aspect of this festival. Tony winners Zoe Caldwell and Marian Seldes mark the 10th Anniversary by reading excerpts from plays where America’s only Nobel Prize winning playwright draws on his own mother for some of his most memorable characters. The evening, entitled O’Neill: Playwright and his Mother will conclude with a post reading discussion conducted by Barbara Gelb, pre-eminent O’Neill scholar.
Since this is the Festival’s 10th anniversary, January 12 at 7:30pm marks the return of The O’Neill Revue, an evening of parlor songs and sea chanties, the same program which launched the festival in 1998. Cabaret stars Steve Ross, KT Sullivan and actor Kristoffer Poluha will reunite to sing the songs heard in The Iceman Cometh and Ah!, Wilderness. Tony winner Charles Durning will make a guest appearance. Also featured is The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus from Yale, where this biographical concert is performed annually.
In 1998, the O’Neill festival commenced with the purpose of staging the playwrights’ complete canon, in chronological order, 50 works in all. His first 17 have been staged to date as either readings or productions. In The Zone and Ile will be the 18th and 19th plays to be performed.
Do You Have Plans For New Year's Eve?
 A SAKE SANGRIA- Corine's Pick!  Special Performance by
the latin Diva
Mirkala Crystal
Enjoy a Holiday dinner for two
(regular menu is also available)
Spicy Tuna Tartar wrapped with Avocado Crown and 9 pieces of Sashimi
with Two Rolls:
*Flaming King Crab Roll
*Volcano Roll
$38.00
Champagne Toast at Midnight and lots of fun!
ARTE CAFE! $25.00 or less before Tax and Tip!
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My favorite dish! (3.9 out of 4 stars) A Corine's Pick! Cavatelli con Sugo Di Cinghiale braised wild boar, porcini mushrooms and chianti wine. Pollo Parmigiana with mashed potatoes. (3-4 stars) Caesar salad. (3 out of 4 stars) I am now starting a new column $25 dollars or less. In NYC, Dining is very expensive. So finding, a three course lunch or dinner is difficult to find for $20-$25 dollars a person. Arte Cafe: http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/plunch.htmlI asked the waiter what is the most popular dish on the prix fix menu. . He suggested Pollo Parmigiana served with fedelini pomodoro. It was tasty and filling. It could have had a bit more sauce. The chicken, a Southern Italian favorite was prepared in a Northern Italian way. I would give it three out of four stars. They were accomodating and allowed me to try the mashed potatoes instead of the pasta. Sadly, the potatoes arrived cold and not satisfying but they did take them back and serve them at room temperature. The salad was also three out of four stars. I choose the Caesar. It was the perfect size portion for a starter. My friend had a green salad. I tried both and preferred the Caesar. The cost for this meal before tax and tip was $13.00. I would suggest a glass of the Redwood Creek Pinot Noir for $10.00 a glass (it was 4 out of 4 stars) the total would be around $25.00, but very good value! Arte Cafe is a beautiful restaurant with a warm and comfortable feel. The atmosphere is inviting and charming. It is the perfect place for a romantic date . It has a romantic atmosphere. The food is good, inexpensive and satisfying and the staff are attentive and charming. http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/flash.htmlPros: Atmoshere, friendly service, reasonable cost. Cons: The potatoes were served cold: They did correct it when I asked for them to be served at room temperature. The dish came with pasta and sauce but they did substitute the potatoes (I was interested in another guests potatoes. Sadly, they were nothing special. My advice order the pasta. ) With wine and the other two courses the lunch would come to a bit under $26.00 a person. It was well worth it and I plan on going back soon. They also have a prix fix dinner menu for a few dollars more and a prix fix brunch menu on the weekends with unlimited bellini's and champagne for an additional $10 a person. A moderate place to take a date or a nice place to go with friends. You can also go there if you are attending the Beacon Theater as it is only a few blocks away. Photos and written by Corine Cohen Holiday Wonders is currently playing at the Beacon Theatre.
Dine For $20 Dollars Or Less!
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 Dear Readers,
Thanks for all of the letters this past year. In the past month I have recieved a lot of requests for places to dine that have affordable pre theater menus. I have decided to start a new column featuring places that have great deals under $20 for a complete meal.
First up: Arte Cafe.
It will be up later today.
Seasons Greetings From Corine's Corner!
    Photos of Macy's window by Maryann Lopinto.
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!
Party at Puccio Gallery.
 Valerie Smaldone, Lucia Giudice, Adriana Toman, Amy Coleman Italy is the #1 travel destination in the world, and many New Yorkers usually head to Toscany, or Positano. But the next big thing in Italy is Calabria! Adriana Toman, proprietor of Foresta Sottana, from Calabria, Italy traveled to NY to meet representatives from the Italian American Community at the famous Puccio Gallery(the world famous Puccio Gallery (home to Picasso's, Calder's, Miro's, and Oprah Winfrey's favorite sculptor, Paul Puccio). The link to the website is; http://pucciogalleries.com/ for a reception thrown by Valerie Smaldone and Amy Coleman. The about to launch Italian American Channel was on hand, as was Corine's corner, of course! Wine served by La Tunella, and catered by Broadway's favorite restaurant, Tony's di Napoli! For information on this beautiful Inn in the still undiscovered region of Italy go to: http://www.forestasottana.it/ -You must try his famous frozen bellini, it is my favorite sweet drink in NYC! Photo by: Michael Portantiere
 http://www.myspace.com/thejackoftartsTART AUCTION and PERFORMANCE at The Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues Monday, January 14, 2008, 8pm - 11pm Donations appreciated. (Give you're wallet) the debut production of The Jack of Tarts - A Bittersweet Musical by Chris Tanner and Eric Wallach Music by Paul Johnson Directed by Eric Wallach opening on January 31, 2008 at La MaMa E.T.C. The Jack of Tarts - A Bittersweet Musical is throwing a benefit party on Monday night, January 14th at The Cutting Room to raise money for its inaugural production at La MaMa E.T.C. Manhattan chefs are putting their tarts to the test for a Tart Auction, led by Flloyd, that will benefit The Jack of Tarts - A Bittersweet Musical. Contributing chefs include: Matt Hutchins of Tompkins Square Bakery, Patty Jackson of Centovini, Tony Liu of August, Julie Taras of Little Giant. The cast of The Jack of Tarts will be performing numbers from the show including, Love Is A Slippery Slope, Today’s the Day and Tarts. The night kicks off at 8 PM and performances will continue until 11PM. Don't miss this opportunity to quench your appetite for the musical that has everyone’s mouth watering! Be the first to get the new Tarts! For more information go to http//www.myspace.com/thejackoftarts
CHARLES BUSCH- DIE MOMMIE DIE!
 Photos: Carol Rosegg. Last Evening, I was fortunate to see DIE MOMMIE DIE, a second time. You need to see Charles Busch in the role. He is magnificent as Angela Arden! The man is over the top and stunning to watch. You need to see his stares and facial expressions to appreciate his genius.
DIE MOMMIE DIE, is camp to the highest degree. It is a must see for people who enjoy camp and farce (and in this case B movies!)
DIE MOMMIE DIE is playing at New World Stages.
It is a Corine's Pick!
212-239-6200
This show is for adults 21 and over. There are some scenes that are not appropriate for children. The rating is five large enemas. (But Charles deserves five stars!)
West Side Story Finale- Gypsy Of The Year- Broadwaycares!
 The original cast of WEST SIDE STORY:
Chita Rivera: Anita
Carol Lawrence: Maria
Mickey Calin/Callan Riff
Ken LeRoy:Bernardo
Jamie Sanchez: Chino
Reri Grist: Consuelo
With: Pat Birch, Genii Prior Charnin, Marilyn Cooper, Grover Dale, Carole D'Andrea, Frances Elizabeth Taylor Davis, Harvey Evans, Marilyn D' Honau, Gene Gavin, Bill Guske, Lowell Harris,
Alan Johnson, Ed Kresley, Ronnie Lee, Sandy Leeds Mulligan, George Marcy, Tony Mordente, Julie Oser McLeod, Liane Plane Marooney, Noel Schwartz, Gina Trikonis and David Winters.
To all of you, I salute you. The performance was award worthy. Hoping they will bring WEST SIDE STORY back to Broadway where it belongs. Photos: Maryann Lopinto Comments: Corine Dana Cohen  The original cast of West Side Story The original cast of West Side Story Bob Saget, Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa!
SARDI'S WINS AWARD!
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New York, NY, December 18, 2007 -- The National Museum of Patriotism, a nonprofit research center for exploring the development of patriotism through educational displays and exhibits, founded in July 2004 in Atlanta, GA, presented one of its 2007 Patriotism Awards to the legendary Sardi’s Restaurant in New York City at a special ceremony at the restaurant this morning (Tuesday, Dec. 18). The award was accepted by Sean Ricketts, great grandson of Sardi’s founder Vincent Sardi, Sr. and grandson of Vincent Sardi, Jr. The award was presented to Mr. Ricketts by Nick Snider, founder of the museum which is dedicated to promoting the history of patriotism in the United States. This will be the 22nd Patriotism Award given by the Museum to individuals, organizations and corporations who have demonstrated their loyalty and allegiance to the United States through their deeds and actions. Sardi’s is the first restaurant to receive this prestigious award which is being bestowed to celebrate Sardi’s support of the American theatre and for becoming an integral part of the fabric of America ever since the restaurant opened its doors Mr. Ricketts, who now manages the family restaurant, first began working in the Sardi’s kitchen when he was just 17 years of age. “On behalf of the entire Sardi family, I am thrilled to accept this award,” he said. Both my late grandfather and great grandfather were patriotic Americans and they, too, would be excited by this tremendous honor. The National Museum of Patriotism is the only Museum of its kind in America and the Patriotism Award is the highest honor it bestows. The most recent recipient of the award was Brian Kilmead, a host on Fox Cable News’ Fox and Friends morning show. Other past recipients included Delta Airlines, U.S. Congressmen and other civilians who have demonstrated loyalty to the country through their actions. In announcing the award, Nick Snider said, “Sardi’s is a great example of having a vision and fulfilling that great American dream. Broadway would not be BROADWAY without Sardi’s.
Photo Coverage Part 5. Broadwaycares Gypsy Of The Year!
 Mr AHMAZING, Seth Rudetsky. He wrote Googie's hysterical number in The Ritz! He is indeed a Broadway and Off Broadway treasure.  PUTTING ON THE RITZ- Cast of The Ritz! MAMMA MIA- Madonna is fabu!!!!!!  Legally Brunette?  Legally Blonde -Costumes by MP! Legally Blonde - Laura Bell Bundy- OMG YOU GUYS!  Whoever Madonna is (he is fabulous-) Mamma Mia skit Photos by Maryann Lopinto!
GYPSY Of The Year- SPELLING BEE! Part 4 Photo Coverage Broadway Cares!
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 This number IS SO FUNNY!!!!!  The BITCH OF AGING! Sung and danced to Spring Awakening, which was great since they didn't perform in the show.    The cast of Spelling Bee do a skit on the BITCH OF AGING! Very funny! My favorite skit of the night. All of them were funny but this was in my top three. Photos by Maryann Lopinto Comments: Corine Cohen
GYPSY Photo Coverage- Part 3! Frankenstein!
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 Hunter Foster who wrote this hysterical skit! Hoping to see him on Broadway where he belongs!   Hunter Foster and cast members of Frankenstein
 Leading Man Hunter Foster  The Off Broadway cast of Frankenstein
Photos by Maryann Lopinto. Comments: Corine Cohen I adored this skit. I found the writing to be very clever. Hope to see the talented cast of Frankenstein in a better production soon!
GYPSY PHOTO COVERAGE PART 2! Avenue Q!
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 HMS and Mary Faber  HMS and Mary Faber (And Rod)  The cast of Avenue Q including ROD!  Mary Faber, Howie Michael Smith, Christine Daly, ChristianAnderson  Aymee Garcia, Howie Michael Smith, Christian Anderson.  Avenue Q- 7:30 On West 45th Street A hilarious number about tourists making traffic.  Mary Testa  Jackie Hoffman  Jackie Hoffman strikes a pose and shows off her Assets! Photos by Maryann Lopinto Comments: Corine Dana Cohen
Broadway Cares Photo Coverage Part 1- WEST SIDE STORY Tribute!
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 The legend- Chita Rivera!  Opening number: West Side Story Chita Rivera and Carol Lawrence
  Chita Rivera does the "MAMBO" It was breathtaking and made me want to dance on the kitchen table....   The original cast of West Side Story
Chita did a fabulous "Mambo" with the Gypsy dancers and I sat in awe of her grace and style. This number was breathtaking. If you can get a ticket today, you need to see this show. The opening was what the Gypsy Of The Year is all about. Passion!!!!! You might even fight back tears as it was such a moving experience. It made me want to dance on my kitchen table! Comments Corine Cohen Photos: Maryann Lopinto.
GYPSY OF THE YEAR!
 Chita Rivera!  The BITCH OF AGING- SPELLING BEE! Legally Blonde-  Frankenstein I just wanted to post what an incredible performance I attended today. First of all, Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa were hilarious. They are the greatest co hosts! They kept cracking me up. The best line came from Hoffman "If you wanted someone nice you would have hired Kristin Chenoweth" They were wonderful! My favorite numbers: 1. The cast of Spelling Bee did a hilarious bit about Spring Awakening. You need to see this number! It was my favorite. 2. The cast of Frankenstein had a very funny number about not having an audience and Hunter Foster pulled out a poster at the end wondering when Roger Bart will leave Young Frankenstein. I did love this sketch. It should place in the top three! 3. Avenue Q, did a hilarious number making fun of tourists in Times Square. It was hysterical. The best part of the show was the intro with the original cast of West Side Story. The cast which included Chita Rivera got standing ovations everytime they took the stage. It was a marvelous event. You can still buy tickets for the show tomorrow. It is a must see!!! Photos by Maryann Lopinto. Corine Dana Cohen http://www.broadwaycares.org/ (To donate what you can) http://www.broadwaycares.org/events/gypsy.cfmOrder tickets. You will be glad you attended. It was a fabulous event.
Photo Coverage Enter Laughing!
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    CAST takes a curtain call for Maryann Lopinto!  Josh Grisetti, Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry Photos by Maryann Lopinto Captions by Corine Dana Cohen Encore Musicals In Mufti December 13-15th ENTER LAUGHING was a must see! Book by Joe Stein. Music and lyrics by Stan Daniels based on a novel by funny man Carl Reiner. I loved it. It was a wonderful concert. The best part was " The Butler's Song" which was sung by Richard Kind.  Cast members Richard Kind and Michael Winther- Both filled in at the last minute and were fabulous. My favorite song was performed by Ricard Kind. He sang " The Butler's Song" which is the funniest number in the show! Richard Kind was fabulous!  The cast of Enter Laughing!
 Michael Tucker, Josh Grisetti and Jill Eikenberry  Bruce Adler, Joe Stein and Mrs Joe Stein
GYPSY OF THE YEAR!
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 Gypsy of The Year Competition Monday, December 17, 2007 4:30 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:00 PM THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATER 214 W 42ND ST TO GET TICKETS: WWW.BROADWAYCARES.ORG. (Prior to each performance a limited amount of Mezzanine and Balcony tickets will be for sale at the “will call” reception table located in the entrance of the New Amsterdam Theater. Mezzanine $40, Balcony $20. The “will call” table will be set up at 3:00PM Monday 12/17 and 1:00 PM Tuesday 12/18. ) Cited as "possibly the season's most dazzling talent show," the GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION features New York's most talented "gypsies" (chorus members from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows) in a competitive variety show. The event is the culmination of six weeks of fund-raising when shows on and Off-Broadway engage in a friendly competition to see which show can raise the most money for BC/EFA. Awards are presented to the shows raising the most money and to the winning presentation.
ANGELS- BROADWAY SOUTH PRODUCTION IN 2008.
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ANGELS, THE MUSICAL Announces “Broadway South” Production in 2008 Prior to New York opening New Orleans, LA, December 13, 2007 -- Louisiana (specifically New Orleans) with no active pre-Broadway tryout venue since the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, has been given new hope in becoming a major theatre development center as early as next year, when the Australian-born ANGELS, The Musical, which created a stir with its New York debut in the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), intends to develop, rehearse and tryout the musical in 2008 in both Shreveport and New Orleans prior to a New York opening. ANGELS plans to be the first production to operate under the new recently passed Broadway South tax incentive legislation. Broadway South, modeled on the Louisiana Film Tax Incentive, is an economic development initiative designed to promote Louisiana as a culturally driven economic powerhouse. Roger Wilson, the “architect” of Broadway South scouted shows in New York to launch this initiative. ANGELS unveiled its schedule to develop the musical in Louisiana last weekend at the Hotel Monteleone in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. Producers Marcus Cheong, Tamara Lovatt-Smith and Robert R. Blume presented highlights of the musical stage production they hope will revitalize the theatre industry in Louisiana by bringing a Broadway creative team to develop the musical in the state. A New York cast led by Kathleen Monteleone (NBC TV, Grease, You're The One that I Want) and Brian Miller (Forbidden Broadway) performed in front the crème of New Orleans society. Council members, State representatives, business and community leaders heard samples of the new musical and welcomed the production to the state. Responses from the audience included the following comments: “I think everyone who attended the impressive presentation got a glimpse of the potential positive impact Broadway South and Angels can have on New Orleans and Louisiana,” said one guest. Another member of the audience said, “Loved it and what joy it will bring to the city! I don’t know a lot about Broadway productions. But I was moved, inspired and amazed by what I saw and heard!” ………..Angels’ associate producers Roger Wilson and Frank Monteleone, both from New Orleans, hope it will pave the way for many more shows to follow.
Enchanted! Hilarious and Charming Farce!
 I went to AMC, and saw Walt Disney's ENCHANTED! It was so funny and charming. It was a pleasure to see Theater stars in films for a change. It was great seeing Tonya Pinkins, and Idina Menzel in the film! Enchanted is one of my favorite new Disney films. It is a farce about Disney fairytales! This is a must see for anyone who loves Disney! The biggest winner in this film is Amy Adams who plays Giselle. Amy Adams, plays the role like a naive doll. She is incredible and believable as a Disney Princess. The film has style and a terrific score by Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken. A must see for all theater fans! 5 poision apples! This is a Corine's pick! I adore the film and it is a must see for anyone who loves farce! The best scene in the film was when Giselle calls all the vermin in NYC to help her clean. It was fabulous and hysterical.
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 Hi! Do you own a restaurant in NYC? Are you a Producer of a Broadway or Off Broadway show? Why not advertise on my site and blog. My site reaches upscale, passionate theater lovers. I currently reach between 300-500 unique users a day. Advertising is affordable. Contact me at: corine@corinescorner.com Thanks, Corine Happy Holidays!
Catch Charles Busch in DIE MOMMIE DIE! A Corine's Pick!
 Photos: Carol Rosegg. Hailed by critics as “uproariously funny” (WOR Radio), “an exquisite parody” (Variety), "wicked fun" (The New Yorker), “delightfully knowing and cheerfully lewd” (Time Out New York), “hilarious” (The Record) and “irresistibly evil” (The New York Times), DIE MOMMIE DIE! will conclude its limited 16-week engagement on Sunday, January 13, 2008. A riotous comedy-thriller steeped in the glamour of 1960s Hollywood, DIE MOMMIE DIE! stars playwright Charles Busch as Angela Arden, a fallen pop diva trapped in a hateful marriage to film producer Sol Sussman. Desperate to find happiness with her younger lover, an out-of-work TV actor named Tony Parker, Angela gruesomely murders her husband with the aid of a poisoned suppository. In a plot that reflects Greek tragedy as well as Hollywood kitsch, Angela’s manipulative daughter, Edith, convinces her “emotionally disturbed” brother, Lance, that together they must avenge their father’s death … by killing their mother! Directed by longtime Busch collaborator Carl Andress, DIE MOMMIE DIE! stars Bob Ari (The Constant Wife) as Sol Sussman, Chris Hoch (Spamalot) as Tony Parker, newcomer Ashley Morris as Edith, Kristine Nielsen (Our Leading Lady) as the Sussman’s live-in domestic, Bootsie Carp, and Emmy Award nominee Van Hansis ("As the World Turns") as Lance. Produced by Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett, in association with Tim Levy and Elyse Pasquale, DIE MOMMIE DIE! runs 90 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 16 and up. To buy tickets: 212-239-6200 at New World Stages!
A MESSAGE FROM TOM VIOLA!
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Below is a statement from Tom Viola, executive director of Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition will be held Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. December 13, 2007 Dear Friends, As the fundraising for The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community for their truly generous, indeed heroic, efforts following the strike. Together, we have turned a time of crisis for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and those who depend upon our fundraising, into a time of good fortune and, without doubt, sincere gratitude. BC/EFA’s work is tied directly the robust artistic and commercial health of Broadway. You make BC/EFA’s work possible. The permissions, the support, the efforts on-stage, backstage and in management offices across the neighborhood allows BC/EFA a unique opportunity to fund a “safety net” of social services for all of us in the community, as well as many who may never be lucky enough to attend a Broadway or Off-Broadway show. And for that, we can never say thank you often enough. The first GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition in 1989 raised $64,000. Total. Today, we are projecting fundraising numbers for this 19th edition that could come in at over $3 million and break all previous records. This is a monumental achievement, proving once again that all of you are among the most generous people in the world. There is no other community, no other business or industry that has joined hands in a grassroots fundraising effort as the Broadway community has with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for nearly 20 years. This theatre community has never let us down. The on-going fundraising efforts of our friends Off-Broadway, in national touring shows and theatres across the country as well as the Broadway shows not affected by the strike, kept the fundraising fire burning and BC/EFA afloat during those 19 dark days. Then as the lights of Broadway came back the entire community, without even being asked, redoubled their fundraising efforts with amazing speed and enthusiasm. It was extraordinary. By pushing The 19th GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition from December 3 and 4 to December 17 and 18, BC/EFA was able to make up much of the fundraising opportunities that were lost to the strike, for which we are very grateful. BC/EFA sincere thanks to all in the theatre community, here on Broadway, Off-Broadway and indeed across the nation, who have taken our fundraising and grant-making efforts to heart and have welcomed these fundraising efforts into their theatres; sharing their generosity of spirit with their audiences. Together we have indeed made a difference in the lives of thousands: those in and out of “the business” who depend on the social services of The Actors’ Fund; as well as over 400 food banks, health clinics and AIDS and family service organizations across the country who benefit from your generous fundraising efforts on behalf of BC/EFA. Give yourselves a standing ovation. With great appreciation, Tom Viola Executive Director www.broadwaycares.org
Martha Lorin At Carnegie Hall.
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 Lampkin Music Group presents: "Christmas with Martha Lorin and Diane Delin" WEILL RECITAL HALL AT CARNEGIE HALL Friday, December 21st, 2007 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $30.00 - $40.00. Available October 21st, 2007 at: www.Carnegiecharge.org. or call: 1-212-247-7800
PHOTO COVERAGE CAUSE CELEBRE!
 Bob Dishy, KT Sullivan and Judy Graubart,  Funny man Bob Dishy and Jeremy Hollingworth do a reading of Mel Brooks "Of Fathers And Sons. It was really funny!  Nick Springer.  Joan Copeland  June Springer, Susan Charlotte and Gary Springer  Broadway treasure Marian Seldes  KT SULLIVAN Here’s the info on the company and the evening: Cause Célèbre, a new theatre company, will have its premiere on Sunday, December 9th at the Players. Created by Food For Thought’s Founding Artistic Director, Susan Charlotte, Cause Célèbre is devoted to fostering an enhanced understanding of psychological, physical and social issues. Each month a different issue will be the focal point, a different set of plays will be presented and a different group of celebrities will perform. Every month proceeds will go to a foundation connected to the cause. The first program, to benefit the National Meningitis Association, on December 9th will be devoted to Nick Springer, who contracted “Meningococcal Meningitis” when he was fourteen and had to undergo partial amputations of all four limbs. Nick, now a college student and U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby (Murderball) Athlete, will be attending the first show of this exciting new company. The program will feature, amongst other works, a scene from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” with actress, and sister of the playwright, Joan Copeland. The obvious question is, ‘what does this great American classic have to do with meningitis?’ Nothing, at first glance. But the evening will focus on parent/child relationships as well as the disease itself. Marian Seldes will play Hart Crane’s mother in Tennessee Williams' "Steps Must Be Gentle," followed by a new play based on Nick by Susan Charlotte directed by Antony Marsellis, and ending with Mel Brooks’ “Of Fathers and Sons.” Inspired by “Death of a Salesman,” this hilarious sketch features Bob Dishy and Judy Graubart who play a married couple of petty thieves who are devastated by the way their son has turned out – a straight A student who is a violinist! From great tragedy to great comedy to great melodies sung by KT Sullivan, this unique program will be followed by a Q&A with the performers, members of the National Meningitis Association and Nick Springer. Other upcoming presentations include: January 30th – Marlo Thomas, Rue McClanahan and Elizabeth Wilson in a new work, will be held on January 30. Proceeds will go to St. Jude’s, the hospital started by Marlo’s father, Danny Thomas. February -- Danny Aiello will perform with proceeds going to Heartshare’s Frances Aiellos (Danny’s mother) Day Treatment Center in Bedford Stuyvesant. March 18th -- Christine Ebersole and Mercedes Ruehl in a new work dealing with the Fortune Society and prison reform. September -- a Tribute to Kitty Carlisle Hart benefiting the Glaucoma Foundation and a leading New York Museum. PHOTOS BY: MARYANN LOPINTO Labels: K
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 Johnny & The Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday A Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Host: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Type: Music/Arts - Performance Time and Place Date: Sunday, February 3, 2008 Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Little Shubert Theater Street: 422 West 42nd Street City/Town: New York, NY Contact Info Phone: 212.840.0770 Email: info@bcefa.org
The Jack OF TARTS!
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 The debut production of The Jack of Tarts a bittersweet musical opens January 31, 2008 at La MaMa E.T.C. 74 A East Fourth Street, First Floor Theatre between Second Avenue and Bowery and runs through February 17, 2007 Thursday - Sunday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, Tickets $18 Book by Chris Tanner and Eric Wallach Music by Paul Johnson Set design by Garry Hayes Costume design by Becky Hubert Lighting design by Paul Jepson Video design by Erick Paiva Nouchi Dramaturgy by Sally Fisher Stage Management by Gonzalo Cosmelli Directed by Eric Wallach The Jack of Tarts - a bittersweet musical is set in a kingdom by the sea known as Tartannia where life is centered around the consumption of pleasurable tarts. Amidst the devastated land of Tartannia the Queen of Tarts (Lance Cruce) and her castle still stands. The Jack of Tarts (Chris Tanner) has been bred to inherit the throne but a terrorist named Agnes (Michael Lynch) is blowing the house of cards down. Julie Atlas Muz plays Annabel Lee the brazen hemophiliac turned martyr. With music by New Orleans-native Paul Johnson, The Jack of Tarts is a musical that offers a southern spin on an East Village-born fairy tale that reflects the world around us in outrageous color. Born out of a collaboration between artists Chris Tanner and Eric Wallach this American musical is looking to hit the scene with aplomb. The Jack of Tarts is ripe and ready for the revolution generation, for audiences who are awake, alive and ready to dance. For more information, videos and music samples, check out the land of Tartannia online at www.myspace.com/thejackoftarts. Featuring Chris Tanner as the Jack of Tarts and Lance Cruce as the Queen of Tarts Photography and imaging by Jeffery Price Make-up and wig design by Zsamira Ronquillo Costumes by Becky Hubbert
The Three Tomatoes Newsletter's first event of '08! For "women who aren't kids!" Thursday, January 17, 2008 6-9 pm The Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street Enjoy a night of laughter, networking and yummy treats....You deserve it, my friend... You've done it all for everyone else during the holidays..Now it's time to celebrate YOU with a fun night out! It's: Cocktails, Comedy and Catering from the Carnegie (deli), with a fabulous silent auction and raffle to benefit Comedy Cures. (The ComedyCures Foundation is a national non-profit organization bringing joy, laughter and therapeutic humor programs to kids & grown-ups living with illness, depression, trauma and disabilities.) I'll be your host for the evening, and leading the charge for fun! Tickets are $75 for general admission, $85 for VIP tickets* which includes an after party, preferred seating and goody bag, (*a portion of each VIP ticket donated to Comedy Cures.) Come and meet: Cheryl Benton, founder, creator and "top tomato", The Three Tomatoes newsletter, plus: The Mad Fashionista diva (aka actress, comedian Elisa DeCarlo) will appear live and in person, to share some of her outrageous, over-the-top (and tres funny) adventures and emcee our show, which will include two comics handpicked just for us, by The Broadway Comedy Club, whose visiting comics have appeared on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, Conan O'Brien, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and/or BET. Check out all the details below. You can purchase tickets directly through the link as well. Tickets are moving fast, so hop on the laughter express and get ready to laugh ourselves into the new year! Love, Valerie Smaldone
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Musical Mondays Theatre Lab and Pat Addiss invite you to a luncheon honoring: Ervin and Edith Drake On Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 12:30 pm Sardi’s Eugenia Room, (4th Floor) 234 West 44th Street If you don’t know Ervin Drake, you know his songs: “It Was a Very Good Year,” Good Morning Heartache,” “Tico-Tico,” “I Believe” and 450 more including the score to the Broadway hit “What Makes Sammy Run?” Guest stars performing include Broadway’s Marc Kudisch ♪ Cabaret Favorites Steve Ross ♪ Karen Saunders ♪ KT Sullivan ♪ Emcee WOR’s Joey Reynolds (all subject to availabilities) Songs, roasting, toasting and Silent Auction! Regular Table Seating, $150* Premium Table Seating, $250* Premium Tables of Ten and Program recognition, $2500* For reservations via Internet: www. musicalmondays.org For reservations via telephone: SmartTix (212) 868-4444 Telephone reservations are subject to a $10.00 service fee per ticket. Ask for “Ervin and Edith Drake Celebration” For reservation via check, please mail to: Musical Mondays Theatre Lab 125 Washington Place, Suite 6E New York, NY 10036 Please specify___ chicken ___salmon ___ vegetable plate (lunch includes wine, dessert, coffee/ tea) *Amounts in excess of $ 70.00 per ticket and any additional contributions are tax deductible within the Limits prescribed by law. Musical Mondays is Not-for-Profit 501 [c] 3 Organization. Tax ID: 161725844 Benefit Committee: Co-chairs Pat Addiss and Sandi Durell Jean Banks, Janet Barbash, Rose Billings, Bob Blume, Linda Amiel Burns, Linda Burson, Myra Chanin, Frank Evans, Jae French, Joyce Galley, Bick Goss, Jonathan Herzog, Peter Jones, Michael Kerker, Kailee Scales, Schele Williams Founded by Bick Goss, Musical Mondays Theatre Lab, a not for profit 501 (c) corporation, enters its tenth season developing new works for the musical theatre. In MMTL produced Shorts, which the New York Times proclaimed "witty, poignant and lusty." MMTL presented initial readings of three musicals which received the Jerry Bock Award, personally chosen by the Pulitzer and Tony Award Winning composer and one of our 2006 presentations went on to win a 2007 Richard Rodgers Award. In 2007, our production of Back Home received honorable mention at the NYMF Awards for "Best of Festival" and "Excellence in Lyrics." Over a dozen musicals born at MMTL have moved forward including productions at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, the upcoming Off-Broadway productions of Wanda's World (45th Street Theatre) and Next To Normal at 2nd Stage. Musical Mondays has presented works by writers such as Amanda Green and Tom Kitt (High Fidelity) and Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (Avenue Q). Space is limited
 I saw " IS HE DEAD?" tonight. If you can afford one show the entire season, I would tell you to buy tickets to this one. I have never laughed harder at a play. (Vampire Lesbians of Sodom was a close tie) but this show blew me away. Fun. Laughs. GOOD TIMES!!!! What I loved about this play: It is a very funny and entertaining farce. If you enjoy over the top farce like David Lindsay Abaire's "Fuddy Meers" and Charles Busch's "Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom" you will also adore, Mark Twain's "IS HE DEAD?" David Pittu, plays many roles and stands out in each of them from the Butler to the funny art buyers, he steals most of the show. Actually, every actor and actress in this show are brilliant in all the scenes and work together to make it a funny hit. If you adore good acting and a funny farce you need to see "IS HE DEAD?" Be warned. You might die from laughing. Bring kleenex, I needed it for the tears running down my happy face! Norbert Leo Butz should win many awards this season! I AM STILL LAUGHING THINKING ABOUT THIS SHOW. I sat in row B, CENTER AISLE, and found it to be the best seat in the theater. You really need to be close to see all of the actors facial expressions to truly appreciate this show. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I plan on seeing it again next week.
The Two And Only Tour- I MISS THIS SHOW SO MUCH!!!!
 THE TWO AND ONLY 2007-2008 TOUR SCHEDULE This schedule will be updated regularly with new cities and dates. For Booking information click here! Date Venue City Website 11/27 - 12/2 Majestic Theatre Dallas, TX Visit Website Sat 1/12/08 Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, IL Visit Website Fri 1/25/08 McCarter Theatre Princeton, NJ Visit Website Sat 1/26/08 South Orange Performing Arts Center South Orange, NJ Visit Website Tue 1/29/08 Eppley Auditorium Culver, IN None Fri 4/11/08 Popejoy Hall Albuquerque, NM Visit Website Sat 5/3/08 Byham Theatre Pittsburgh, PA Visit Website Sat 5/17 /08 Napa Valley Opera House Napa, CA Visit Website Sun 5/18/08 El Campanil Theatre Antioch, CA Visit Website Do youself a favor and see this. It is one of my favorite shows of all time. A Corine's favorite!!!!!
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Help a good cause and have fun! We would like to invite you to join us as our guests at the premiere of a new theatre company, Cause Célèbre. The company’s inaugural event will honor our terrific son Nick and the National Meningitis Association. The event is Sunday, December 9th at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) It begins at 6:30 and will be followed by a reception. Here’s the info on the company and the evening: Cause Célèbre, a new theatre company, will have its premiere on Sunday, December 9th at the Players. Created by Food For Thought’s Founding Artistic Director, Susan Charlotte, Cause Célèbre is devoted to fostering an enhanced understanding of psychological, physical and social issues. Each month a different issue will be the focal point, a different set of plays will be presented and a different group of celebrities will perform. Every month proceeds will go to a foundation connected to the cause. The first program, to benefit the National Meningitis Association, on December 9th will be devoted to Nick Springer, who contracted “Meningococcal Meningitis” when he was fourteen and had to undergo partial amputations of all four limbs. Nick, now a college student and U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby (Murderball) Athlete, will be attending the first show of this exciting new company. The program will feature, amongst other works, a scene from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” with actress, and sister of the playwright, Joan Copeland. The obvious question is, ‘what does this great American classic have to do with meningitis?’ Nothing, at first glance. But the evening will focus on parent/child relationships as well as the disease itself. Marian Seldes will play Hart Crane’s mother in Tennessee Williams' "Steps Must Be Gentle," followed by a new play based on Nick by Susan Charlotte directed by Antony Marsellis, and ending with Mel Brooks’ “Of Fathers and Sons.” Inspired by “Death of a Salesman,” this hilarious sketch features Bob Dishy and Judy Graubart who play a married couple of petty thieves who are devastated by the way their son has turned out – a straight A student who is a violinist! From great tragedy to great comedy to great melodies sung by KT Sullivan, this unique program will be followed by a Q&A with the performers, members of the National Meningitis Association and Nick Springer. Other upcoming presentations include: January 30th – Marlo Thomas, Rue McClanahan and Elizabeth Wilson in a new work, will be held on January 30. Proceeds will go to St. Jude’s, the hospital started by Marlo’s father, Danny Thomas. February -- Danny Aiello will perform with proceeds going to Heartshare’s Frances Aiellos (Danny’s mother) Day Treatment Center in Bedford Stuyvesant. March 18th -- Christine Ebersole and Mercedes Ruehl in a new work dealing with the Fortune Society and prison reform. September -- a Tribute to Kitty Carlisle Hart benefiting the Glaucoma Foundation and a leading New York Museum. For anyone who would like to make a donation to the National Meningitis Association; they are, of course, tax-deductable.
Jamie deRoy and Friends Photo Coverage!
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  Jamie deRoy and friends-  Scott Coulter- Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy & friends as she celebrates the holiday season with her acclaimed CDs, ‘Tis The Season and Animal Tracks, on Wednesday, December 5th (6PM) at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center (1972 Broadway at 66th Street). The evening will feature the following artists: the acclaimed a cappella group The Accidentals, MAC and Bistro Award winner Lisa Asher, MAC and Bistro Award winner Scott Coulter, Tony nominated Dee Hoty, multiple award nominated and award winning actress Karen Mason, and award winning entertainer Jay Rogers. The event will also supply attendees the chance to “give” some adorable orphan cats and dogs an opportunity to find new owners and a new loving home! Jamie deRoy’s favorite charity, Animal Haven will have several animals available for adoption! Animal Haven is a not-for profit no-kill animal shelter serving the Tri-state area. In addition to the new state-of-the-art facility in Manhattan, they have a shelter in Flushing, Queens and a sanctuary in the Catskills. All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting these efforts, and contributions are tax-deductible. Barry Kleinbort is the director this special edition of Jamie deRoy & friends and Paul Greenwood will serve as musical director. The appearance is part of “The Any Wednesday at B&N series” and is free and open to the public. Produced by Harbinger Records, ‘Tis The Season offers 16 holiday favorites including “Silver Bells”, “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”, and “White Christmas” sung by some of theatre’s favorites including Dee Hoty, Stephanie Pope, and KT Sullivan. Animal Tracks features 16 pet-friendly songs also sung by theatre and cabaret favorites including Kerry Butler, Marian Seldes, and George Wurbach. JAMIE deROY has won eight MAC Awards, four Back Stage Bistro Awards, ten Telly Awards and CaB Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her extensive work on both stage and screen. Jamie has appeared onstage with Joan Rivers and has headlined at many of New York’s major clubs. She has produced eight CDs in the Jamie deRoy & friends series on the Harbinger and PS Classics labels. Her theatre producing credits include Broadway: Coram Boy, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only (Tony Award), Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Say Goodnight Gracie. Off-Broadway: Make Me A Song: The Music of William Finn, Dividing The Estate, Opus, Spalding Gray: Stories Left To Tell, Exits and Entrances, Adrift in Macao, Indian Blood (Outer Critics Circle Award), Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). In addition to her acclaimed television show “Jamie deRoy & friends,” with filmmaker Rick McKay she produced the Emmy-nominated segment "The Biggest Little Operas in Town" for City Arts, as well as that show's "Where Do Musicals Come From?" and "All That Glitters." Jamie is also one o |
