Monthly Archives: January 2023

Review by Neal Newman January 21, 2023 Quintessence Theater is presenting WAITING FOR LEFTY by Clifford Odets. Having read and reread Harold Clurman’s THE FERVENT YEARS or A LIFE by Elia Kazan, any theater disciple knows this play. The 1935 opening night was one of the great violent openings in American Theater history. Sure, it’sContinue reading “Waiting for Lefty at Quintessence”

Column by Neal Newman January 15, 2023 What a night it was! The concert has come and gone, but you can still witness some of the magic and hear the great music at www.concert4caleb.com/live-stream. Three producers, Gina Giachero, Megan O’Brien, and Grayce Carson, pulled together a fantastic performance of local artists headed by Broadway starContinue reading “Concert for Caleb Part 2 The Performance”

Column by Neal Newman January 7, 2023 How does this sound.?  A concert with some of Broadway and Philadelphia’s finest musical artists. Sounds good, yes? Refreshments? Yes. How about a contest with prizes, including box seats for the Philadelphia Flyers, tickets to Broadway shows, restaurant gift cards, and more? Yes! And how about some ofContinue reading “Concert for Caleb”