On June 25, Anthony Bourdain would have celebrated his 70th birthday. Nearly a decade after his passing, his influence continues to reach far beyond restaurant kitchens and television screens. He changed the way people think about food, travel, culture and most importantly, one another. Bourdain had little interest in presenting food as something precious or... Continue Reading →
Douglas Love-Ramos joined Patel Conservatory as its chief arts education officer on April 1. He has been at the forefront of performing arts and education for more than 20 years. Douglas Love-Ramos, Patel Conservatory's chief arts education officer. Photo by Daniel Reichert He brings with him a wealth of experience covering multiple disciplines, media and... Continue Reading →
Pink likely wasn’t on anyone’s short list of potential Tony Awards® hosts, having never been in a Broadway production. https://youtu.be/5KelfPXHNg0?si=xflo3bVxdnR924Mx She is, however, a lifelong fan, mom to a theater kid, and a performer whose concerts show the influence of Broadway. And she proved to be an excellent choice. Her energy and enthusiasm infused the... Continue Reading →
Manhattan’s Theater District keeps summoning that troublemaking ghost in the shabby suit. The musical, based on director Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, made its Broadway debut April 25, 2019. Some initial reviews were less than enthusiastic, but the show built a healthy following through word of mouth and social media. The COVID pandemic shut down... Continue Reading →