In this instalment of my series on how to visit New York as a happily cliché tourist, I’ll outline some of my favourite things to do in New York City. For Food, Logistics, and Theatre, check out the rest of this series HERE. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge This is my all-time favourite activity in […]
Originally Published May 2023. Revised April 2024. In this instalment of my series on how to visit New York as a happily cliché tourist, we’re diving into the world of New York Theatre and what I think is worth your time as an out of towner. Check out the rest of this series HERE. […]
Don’t miss the rest of this series HERE. In this instalment I’ll walk you through how I usually approach eating in New York City following my personal philosophy of embracing the cliché. I usually fly out on a Friday after work so, by the time I get to the city, it’s pretty late. But, because […]
Read my introduction to this series HERE. In this instalment I’ll walk you through how I usually approach the logistics of a weekend in New York City following my personal philosophy of embracing the cliché. The Flight: One of the best things about New York’s importance on the world stage is how many flights […]
Potential culprits include Jay-Z, Frank Sinatra, Darren Star, and pretty much anyone who has ever lived in New York. If I’m being really honest, it may even be Nora Ephron’s fault, but I hate to blame anything on her so let’s just say it was Sinatra. If you can make it there, you’re gonna make […]
Running through Saturday at the Chain Theater in Manhattan (312 W 36th street), Maiden Productions’ take on Connor McPherson’s The Night Alive is phenomenal. Boasting a lights-out cast, visionary design, and accomplished direction, Maiden delivers an outstanding inaugural production and solidifies itself as a company to keep tabs on. The Night Alive centers on […]
Renaissance Now Theatre & Film delivers a capable production of Macbeth thanks to its strong supporting cast and inventive staging; however, the potential of a “Redux” remains underdeveloped and its leads struggle to carry momentum. What starts as a fairly standard interpretation of Macbeth breaks wide open in Act 1, Scene 3: Angus (a […]
Likeable but slight, Love Quirks at AMT Theatre is little more than a tease. Despite spirited performances and several successful numbers, Love Quirks frustrates due to an under-baked plot and inconsistent vision. Love Quirks is the story of four thirty-somethings who live (mostly) together in New York City, navigating heartbreak, sex, and the nuances […]