Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).
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I have been writing on theater since 1982. A graduate from Manhattan College B.S. A member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, which recognizes excellence in both English and Science. I have produced 14 shows on and off Broadway. I've seen over700 shows
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The Ballad of Greenwich Village.
"The Ballad of Greenwich Village" Documentary. If you ever want to know about Greenwich Village, its history, then watch the 2005 documentary that was directed and written by Karen Kramer: "The Ballad of Greenwich Village".
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).4 days ago in Critique
"The Jam"
The Jam" Documentary Review. The Jam" is a movie/documentary about the band who may just well be the most talented punk rock band. Formed in 1972 and consisting of Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, all three grew up in Surrey, England.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).5 days ago in Beat
A Bronx Tale.
Chazz Palminteri wrote "A Bronx Tale" in the 1989 as a play, it would become a movie in the 1990's and a Broadway musical in 2016. Tonight at The Morristown Performing Arts Center Palminteri brought his one man show in. Chazz is short for Calogero, the little boy who saw Sonny, the crime boss kill a man on 187 th Street in the Bronx.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).11 days ago in Beat
Shut Up and Act.
Why Do Celebrities Feel The Need To Make Political Messages At Awards? Since as long as I can remember the Oscars, Grammy's and Emmy awards have had over the years actors who come up on stage to accept awards and make political speeches. The 70's had Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck and others. In the 80's we still had Hanoi Jane making speeches as well as other actors.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).24 days ago in Geeks
The Layer Cake.
The Layer Cake" Movie Review. One of the great crime dramas is "The Layer Cake". I have watched this movie many times. It deals with drug dealers, schemes and shakedowns. Daniel Craig is a drug dealer with a plan to get in and get out of the business.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).27 days ago in Critique
Ulysses
Elevator Repair Services Theater Company in association with The Public Theater put forth a unique play about the James Joyce book, "Ulysses". Set as a staged reading (DOTS), the actors move about the baron stage with ease. Directed by John Collins with co-direction by Scott Shepard, the story and the comedic "business" for the most part are really good. Not that "Ulysses" doesn't have some problems, the play for the most part is enjoyable. At 2:30 minutes, the direction is tested with the length of this play.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Critique
Stranger Things.
If you like the surreal, if you like the series, then you will love the Broadway version of "Stranger Things The First Shadow". Between the great acting and the illusions (Jamie Harrison); the choreography (Lynne Page); the set design (Miriam Buether); the direction (Stephen Daldry), the Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne have written a great musical on many fronts.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Beat
Anna Christie
Anna Christie" at St. Ann's Warehouse play written by Eugene O'Neil and for the most part is good. The acting by Brian D'Arcy James and Tom Sturridge is excellent; as is Mare Winningham, although she is not on stage for very long in this two hour-thirty minute show.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Beat
