Monthly Archives: April 2011

Memphis, the musical

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Memphis, the Broadway musical, is showing in more than 500 Cineplex theatres around North America. Saw it last night. Impressive! Okay, it’s not live Broadway. But, it is a taped version of the current (original) live Broadway cast.  I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Larry Newcomb Trio

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Amazing jazz band – Larry Newcomb Trio. Saw them at The Garage, a restaurant/jazz bar in New York’s Greenwich Village a couple of weeks ago. Four of them. A trio? Artistic license? Just spoke with Larry Newcomb on the phone. … Continue reading →

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Hanna – the movie

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Just saw Hanna. Now *that* is an intense movie. Loved it. Indeed, applied martial arts in action. And justice. None of that wishy-washy drawn out “I had a bad childhood” court case nonsense. Hanna (Irish actor Saoirse Ronan) rocks! She’s … Continue reading →

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Motherf**ker With The Hat

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Motherf**ker with a hat is a great play, but, at the same time, such a disappointment. Elizabeth Rodriguez, Bobby Cannavale, Yul Vazquez and Annabella Sciorra act with punch, passion and have a solid understanding of their characters. Veronica (Rodriguez) and Jackie (Cannavale) are two of … Continue reading →

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Baby It’s You, a new Broadway production

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Baby, It’s You has the potential to be a huge hit on Broadway. Saw the preview tonight. They’ve done everything right. Choreography, set design, costumes, vocals and the story all fit together to form a tight and cohesive musical. It’s … Continue reading →

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