Divamensch

In the classic comedy pairing of a comic and a straight man (sexual orientation and gender identity don't always transfer in the use of...

I saw *Les Premiers Adieux de Miss Knife* at BAM on 9/20/17. Here's what BAM said about the piece and Miss Knife: "A beguiling chanteuse...

Brunch for the models - - what a cute idea! In this challenge, the models are also the clients, and the models choose the designers they...

I'm renaming this feature - - I decided Video Vendredi was a little too polyglot, even for me. So now I'm calling it Fabulous Friday. ...

Richard and I went to the gala opening concert of the New York Philharmonic season on 9/19/17. We were given comps by our lovely friend...

This is the last of Amy Harr's suggestions: Garfield and Opie.

I saw a screening of *Star Wars* (aka *Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope*) with the score played live by the New York Philharmonic on...

Richard and I were both disappointed that they didn't have more of a feature on Lyndhurst Castle. What's the point in going all the way...

I'm launching a new feature at divamensch.com - - I've started doing interviews, mostly with people in the performing arts. I’ve done two...

One of the treasures of youtube! The "Triplets" number from *The Band Wagon* - - Fred Astaire, Nanette Fabray, and Jack Buchanan,...

I saw the Third Annual Harvard Yale Cantata at 54 Below on 9/7/17. I've been to all three years, and it's always a blast. My friend Tom...

Another suggestion from Amy Harr - - Iron Man and Captain America.

Once again Heidi is cannibalizing the Project Runway talent pool to make designs for her collection. This bothers me every time. The...

I was getting a little tired of my old reviews. Maybe you were, too? I've decided to have a new Friday feature - - Video Vendredi. ...

My international panel of judges was all over the map on this month's decision, so the wonderful Amy Harr will have three weeks in...

I know what you're thinking - - "Am I on the wrong blog?" Yes, Richard and I went to the US Open on 9/2/17. We were the guests of our...

I saw *La Calisto * at La Mama on 8/26/17, presented by Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble. I was there to see my friend Ali, aka Alison Cheeseman....

Richard and I saw *A Doll's House Part 2* on Broadway on 8/31/17. We saw it in June (dig up the review in my archives, if you like) and...

Another "Meh" episode. But hey, I'm incapable of not watching this show. It's important to know your limitations, right? The designers...

John Cage was the star of this concert, and he's turning 105 on 9/5! Don't worry, he's gone on to his great reward. My guess is he...