Graduate of Harvard with a Master of Journalism, Victoria L. Dammer is a brilliant writer, world traveler, entrepreneur, sportswriter, and freelance photographer. She currently writes Broadway and Off-Broadway reviews for The Front Row Center and Openingnight.online. She writes the Jets Fan Chatter column for TapInto.net, an online franchised newspaper with over 15 million readers. Her travel pieces will transport you to exotic and exciting places. Her food articles will make you hungry, and her photography will inspire you. She writes book reviews and poetry. Victoria is a member of The Players NYC and The Harvard Club NY, where she is a member of the Shakespeare in the Afternoon Special Interest Group.
Everything about this evening was 100 percent. The Wentworth Pinot Noirs had powerful depth. The Chardonnays were crisp and mouthwatering. Guests remarked that this type of event could only happen at The Morris Proper. The Morris Proper has culinary gifts found nowhere else. Wentworth Wineries produces world-class wine found nowhere else. It’s the perfect pairing.
There are moments in theater when a single performer holds an entire audience in the palm of her hand — and Samantha Inside Out is that kind of show. Elizabeth Heflin delivers a tour de force in playwright Marisa Smith’s fiercely intelligent world premiere, now playing at the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. Samantha is every woman who has ever swallowed her fury, smoothed her dress, and smiled through the indignity of a life that no longer fits. In one electrifying evening, she unravels, reimagines, and reclaims herself — with rapier wit, raw honesty, and a daughter’s wardrobe as her armor. Smith’s writing is both comic and devastating, and Heflin’s performance is nothing short of revelatory. If you have ever asked “Why don’t women leave?” — or if you have been the woman asking it — this is the play you need to see.
Thomas G. Waites — Juilliard-trained actor, musician, and storyteller — has long defied categorization, and his debut album Heartbreak Waites proves he has no intention of stopping now. At The Cutting Room in New York City, Waites and his band delivered a performance that was by turns funny, heartbreaking, galvanizing, and deeply human. From the fierce political urgency of “Heartbeat of Nation” to the wry wit of “Kelly Anne,” the concert showcased a singular artist who draws from nearly five decades of lived experience. With bandmates Tony Daniels, Cedric Allen Hills, and Annie McGovern providing world-class musicianship and soaring harmonies, the evening was equal parts concert, theater, and social commentary. The 14-track album is now available. If you’ve never seen Thomas G. Waites perform, this is your moment — and if you have, you already know: you don’t miss a second time.
Thomas G. Waites — Juilliard-trained actor known for The Thing, The Warriors, and …And Justice for All — celebrates the release of his album Heartbreak Waites: Americana Music for the Soul with a one-night-only concert at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street, NYC) on Tuesday, February 17, at 9 PM. Joined by his folk-rock band Heartbreak Waites — named decades ago by friend John Goodman during a wild CBGB’s set — Waites delivers original songs born from fifty years of heartbreak, redemption, and living from the heart. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $20. Ages 21+.
The Players’ 5th Annual Artists Exhibition celebrates the remarkable creative talents hidden within this historic Gramercy Park club. From Peggy Kinstler’s photography inspired by her legendary husband to Dr. James Sabetta’s late-blooming passion for painting, this exhibition proves that artistic expression knows no boundaries—reminding us all to discover and nurture our own hidden gifts.
LeAnn Rimes transforms the holiday season into a celebration of resilience, artistry, and joy. Her voice—radiant, soulful, and timeless—reminds audiences why her music has endured for three decades. This concert is more than a performance; it is a luminous journey through memory, emotion, and the enduring magic of song.
Sutton Foster lit up MPAC with a radiant, heartwarming holiday concert filled with charm, vocal brilliance, and emotional sincerity. From festive classics to tender tributes, she held the audience spellbound. Her warmth, humor, and dazzling presence made the evening unforgettable—and her upcoming Café Carlyle residency promises even more magic.
Déjà vu, The Peril of Pauline is that type of movie. Written, directed, and starring award-winning superstar Cybela Clare, the movie is an intricately woven story that shifts back and forth between the present and the past, delving into the world of reincarnation and offering moments of pure hilarity with a bird who is a star in her own right.
Phil (Ron Palais) has made a big mistake. Instead of sexting his girlfriend’s telephone number, he sent the sext to his boss, Janet (Anne Klaus). In his moment of life-or-death crisis, he involves his misfit group of friends to recover the phone.
Hugh Jackman delivered a breathtaking two-hour spectacle at Radio City Music Hall, showcasing his incredible versatility as guitarist, pianist, and powerhouse vocalist. From The Greatest Showman hits to Neil Diamond classics, plus a show-stopping guest performance, this multi-talented superstar proved why he’s truly one of entertainment’s greatest showmen.
ctors and singers practice their entire lives for a chance to be on a Broadway stage. Hundreds of people involved behind the scenes bring you eight performances a week that are pure joy.
Any day of the year, you can read stories about the rise and fall of Hollywood actors. Alcohol, drugs, and messed-up relationships with lovers and directors are just a sample of the struggles in theatrical life. Don’t forget the internal struggles we all have as humans.
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