Professional Stage Meister Jeff Klein Gives Texas a Good Name with His Speakers Co-op

Professional Stage Meister Jeff Klein Gives Texas a Good Name with His Speakers Co-op

Profile by Brad Balfour With a torrent of Texan trauma in the news, the Lone Star State is under the microscope. Whether one leans left or right, there’s a constant bipartisan battle on the tube. From such issues as voter...
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The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses

The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses

Story by Brad Balfour Preceding its world premiere at The 2021 Tribeca Festival, the musical celebration, In The Heights, enjoyed a special screening for the influencer set at the AMC 42nd St. the night before. Both the film — and...
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Master Chef Wolfgang Puck  and Director David Gelb Make A Film That  Fills Us With A Dramatic Story of Survival and Success

Master Chef Wolfgang Puck and Director David Gelb Make A Film That Fills Us With A Dramatic Story of Survival and Success

Story by Brad Balfour Master Chef Wolfgang Puck made his name a brand through a love of all things food. Director David Gelb is getting good at making films about making food. Gelb’s debut feature doc, Jiro Dreams of Sushi,...
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The Animated “Soul” Has More Life and Meaning than Most Live Action Films

The Animated “Soul” Has More Life and Meaning than Most Live Action Films

Review by Brad Balfour Soul Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers Cast: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Wes Studi, Fortune Feimster, Zenobia Shroff, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove, Angela Bassett Anim...
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Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

What an odd St. Patrick’s Day to be in this on-going state of pandemic. Though we still can’t celebrate in person, at a bar, marching in the parade or even a large family gathering, there are ways to enjoy the...
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Upping Your Audio Game, Whether In Recording or Through The Playback Scenario

Upping Your Audio Game, Whether In Recording or Through The Playback Scenario

Product Suggestions by Brad Balfour Whenever I receive notice of a new Sennheiser product, I have a visceral reaction: “I want that.” Founded in 1945, Sennheiser celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. The independent family company, managed by third-ge...
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Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Interview by Brad Balfour Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen Runs December 11, 2020 – January 2, 2021 Book by Hugh Wheeler Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Based on The Kensington...
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The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

Meet Me in St. Louis Book: Hugh Wheeler Songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Director: Charlotte Moore Music Direction: John Bell Orchestrations: Josh Clayton Producer: Ciarán O’Reilly Cast: Shereen Ahmed, William Bellamy, Rufus Collins, Kerry Conte, Meliss...
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The 21st Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue Concert Hits City Winery Wednesday, March 13th

The 21st Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue Concert Hits City Winery Wednesday, March 13th

              The All-Star Irish Rock Revue Concert Wednesday, March 13th City Winery NYC 155 Varick St NYC 10013 (212) 608-0555 Doors 6p – Show 8p TIX: https://tinyurl.com/y5gstwmt For 21 years, The All-Star Irish Rock...
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