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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Beyond the Horizon
"Beyond The Horizon" is a story by Eugene O'Neil, one which brought him a Pulitzer Prize. Set in rural New England, it follows the story of two brothers, Robert and Andrew Mayo. In dealing with the families struggles with love, duty and ambition, the two brothers cannot be more different, Robert dreams of leaving the farm to become a sailor, while Andrew is content to stay and work the land.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a year ago in Beat
The Roommate.
In the first half hour of "The Roommate" at the Booth Theatre a lot happens; and yet, nothing really happens. Like "Frankie and Johnny", the two stale-worth actresses take the stage at the beginning to be recognized by the audience, then take their places for the beginning of the show.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a year ago in Critique
The Tempest.
One of the many things about the greatest writer of all time, William Shakespeare, is that he wrote for all people, and, as such, all people can be intertwined into his plays. In fact, many of Shakespeare's plays, even prior to the "woke" culture that we currently live in, had inter-racial casting.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a year ago in Geeks
"Empire"
Both Broadway and off Broadway have turned to period pieces and history pieces as of late; good examples are "Lenimpika" and "Suffs". In "Empire", the musical is based on what is the most beautiful building ever built, the Empire State Building in New York City.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Critique
"Job"
"Job" The Hippie and The Tech Bro "Job" at The Hayes Theater originally played at Soho Rep and then moved to The Connolly Theater on the lower east side before moving to "The Great White Way"; scheduling an end July opening. The show has two characters, Lloyd (Peter Friedman) and Jane (Sydney Lemmon), a modest, modern set and a lot of words in this 80 minute play.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Beat
The Butter and Egg Man.
"The Butter and Egg Man" was written in the 1920's and is currently performing at The Wohl Center on the upper west side. Written by the great George S. Kaufman, Out of the Box Theatre Company has produced the original 1925 work in two acts and 2 scenes in each act.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Geeks
Wang Chung, The Motels and Naked Eyes.
-- Last night at the Morristown Performing Arts Center, we were treated to three great 80's New Wave bands: Naked Eyes, The Motels and Wang Chung. Each band (with the exception of Wang Chung) played for about 45 minutes. It would mostly be Wang Chungs night, however. The English band who in my opinion had one of the best albums ever with "Points on A Curve" opened with "Wait". This lyric and melodic song has been playing on the airwaves from the early 80's and it is one of Wang Chungs signature songs.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Geeks
"Home"
"Home" at the Todd Haimes Theatre was originally brought to Broadway in 1980 after a stint at the Negro Ensemble Company the year prior. Written by Samm-Art Williams (who died just before previews begun), follows the life of Cephus Miles (Tory Kittles) as he moves back and forth in his life from the late 1950's to the present. As people move away from Cross Roads, North Carolina, a farm area, workers are difficult to find, family members have passed, but he loves the land;" loves the black sod beneath his feet". Even though he works in a mill during the winter months, he lives for the days that he is able to work the land. From tobacco, corn and other crops, this is what gives Cephus the most pleasure.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Critique
Breaking The Story.
"Breaking The Story" is written by Alexis Scheer and its premise is about journalists in war areas around the world. The ninety minute play at the Tony Kiser Theater goes back and forth from war torn countries to Marina's (Maggie Siff) newly purchased home in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Beat
The World According To Micki Grant
I always love finding a hidden gem off off Broadway. The New Federal Theater in its new digs (or temporary, not sure) produced "The Life According To Micki Grant". Directed by Nora Cole, (I wasn't given a program), this musical focuses on the life of Minie Perkins, she became Micki by nickname and Grant after her first husband. "He was a good man so I kept his name," she tells us.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Critique
