Lorna Luft has always had a killer vocal instrument. There is television evidence as early as 1963 (The Judy Garland Show episode 15) of her 12-year-old’s self-possession and developing voice, and ample testimony […]
Lorna Luft at 54 Below
What Was It Like to See Judy Garland’s Famous Carnegie Hall Show?
[article as originally published at TDF Stages, June 15, 2016.] Welcome to Geek Out/Freak Out, where theatre fans get enthusiastic about things. This week, Stages contributor Martha Steketee geeks out with retired general […]
Sixth Annual Night of a Thousand Judys
[article originally published at Theater Pizzazz, June 8, 2016.] On Monday June 6, 2016, Judy Garland wrapped her arms around an entire city block on the Upper West Side of Manhattan for […]
Joan Sings Judy at 54 Below
[article originally published at Theater Pizzazz, June 4, 2016.] The petite figure appears in a delectable blue cocktail ensemble with sparkly clear heels determined to evoke another petite performer’s work from over […]
Review: Marilyn Maye By Request 2016
Marilyn Maye: “Marilyn By Request” Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street January 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2016 event web site I settle into a corner nook at the Metropolitan Room this cold January […]
2015: excavation review
The Sound of Music on film is 50 this year. Maria’s confidence is contagious. Writing and research and presentations filled this calendar year on a range of topics including the Yale Repertory Theatre, […]
2014: excavation review
1951 session with Florence Vandamm (far right) and on stage (L-R) John Emery + Katharine Cornell + Brian Aherne in “The Constant Wife” — part of the 2013-2014 NYPL exhibit “Pioneering Poet […]
2013: excavation review
I love reliving the year through this now annual summary of attendance at live performances and the occasional film screening. For this listing, all that’s required is my entry into a theatre […]
event musings: night of a thousand judys
Ali Forney Center Benefit Concert: Night of a Thousand Judys Written and Hosted by Justin Sayre Music Direction by Lance Horne Featuring Martha Wash, Madeleine Peyroux, Carolee Carmello, Lea DeLaria, Karen Mason, […]
review: liza and alan
Liza & Alan at Town Hall Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street One Night Only March 13, 2013 @ 8pm [2nd night added by popular demand] event web site Reviewed by Martha […]
