Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).
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I have been writing on theater since 1982. A graduate from Manhattan College B.S. A member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, which recognizes excellence in both English and Science. I have produced 14 shows on and off Broadway. I've seen over700 shows
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Monte Cristo.
In its 57th year, The York Theatre company still impresses audiences across New York City! Last night I had the pleasure of attending ""Monte Cristo" at the bucolic St. Jean's Theatre. This theater is the new home of The York Theatre company and it is more fitting for the make-up of The York Company. It has an orchestra pit, the stage is bigger and more elegant.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).9 days ago in Geeks
Death of A Salesman.
I have probably seen "Death of a Salesman" as much as any play on Broadway; from the great acting by Brian Dennehy, to the deep emotion of Philp Seymour Hoffman. The current "Death" at the Winter Garden Theatre is certainly better than the one I saw back in 2022, but this one too is not great. Still in previews the show never hits the emotion that it should. Nathan Lane who is a great comedic actor never pulls at our emotions the way Dennehy did. Director Joe Mantello who is coming off with Laurie Metcalf a great directorial job with "Little Bear Ridge Road, misses the mark here with both the pace and the emotional involvement. The play is never consistent throughout the three hours.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).9 days ago in Beat
Every Brilliant Thing
If "Every Brilliant Thing" is any indication of the Spring season then we are in for a great Spring 2026 on Broadway! Well before the show begins, Radcliffe ("Merrily We Roll Along, Lifespan of A Fact") is frantically recruiting people to play different roles in his 89 minute one man show. The theater is electric with Jazz music and the energy that Daniel Radcliffe brings before the show.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).17 days ago in Beat
The Ballad of Greenwich Village.
"The Ballad of Greenwich Village" Documentary. If you ever want to know about Greenwich Village, its history, then watch the 2005 documentary that was directed and written by Karen Kramer: "The Ballad of Greenwich Village".
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Critique
"The Jam"
The Jam" Documentary Review. The Jam" is a movie/documentary about the band who may just well be the most talented punk rock band. Formed in 1972 and consisting of Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, all three grew up in Surrey, England.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Beat
A Bronx Tale.
Chazz Palminteri wrote "A Bronx Tale" in the 1989 as a play, it would become a movie in the 1990's and a Broadway musical in 2016. Tonight at The Morristown Performing Arts Center Palminteri brought his one man show in. Chazz is short for Calogero, the little boy who saw Sonny, the crime boss kill a man on 187 th Street in the Bronx.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Beat
Shut Up and Act.
Why Do Celebrities Feel The Need To Make Political Messages At Awards? Since as long as I can remember the Oscars, Grammy's and Emmy awards have had over the years actors who come up on stage to accept awards and make political speeches. The 70's had Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck and others. In the 80's we still had Hanoi Jane making speeches as well as other actors.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 months ago in Geeks
The Layer Cake.
The Layer Cake" Movie Review. One of the great crime dramas is "The Layer Cake". I have watched this movie many times. It deals with drug dealers, schemes and shakedowns. Daniel Craig is a drug dealer with a plan to get in and get out of the business.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 months ago in Critique
