It is kind of a cliché: Jason Alexander is a Tony Award-winning and seven-time Emmy-nominated actor, but what he really wants to do is direct. And because of a little sitcom called Seinfeld, he can indulge his affection for directing, because he really doesn’t have to work another day in his life. “No, not financially, but I need to work emotionally. I don’t need to make a … [Read more...]
Uneven, but ado-worthy ‘Much Ado’
If you are going to wage war onstage, it might as well be the “skirmish of wit” of Much Ado About Nothing, the audience-friendly romantic comedy often produced by Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival in its 24-year history. This year’s return to the play is a tribute to the company’s founding member, recent artistic director and frequent leading man, Kevin Crawford, who died last … [Read more...]
Sundays: A much-needed shot in the psyche
By Myles Ludwig When the ancient gods descended from Mt. Olympus, it’s not likely they figured their progeny would be luging down the slick course of Sanki Sliding Center at 85-plus mph. Not likely Homer could evoke the heroism of snowboarders Sage Kotsenburg and Jamie Anderson, skater dudes on snow, leaping and twirling off the rails of Rosa Khutor, though there’s a bit of … [Read more...]
PB Symphony’s Spanish evening ends season sensationally
The Palm Beach Symphony closed its 39th season in stunning fashion Tuesday night at the Kravis Center with a night of music inspired by Spain. The orchestra had 87 players, double its usual size, with a pianist, Tao Lin, and eight percussionists. The ensemble was led by its conductor, Ramon Tebar, a native son from Valencia, Spain, a city that can be justly proud of his recent … [Read more...]
‘Symphony’ provides much-needed spark at MCB show
For a season opener, Program I seemed a bit tame. Friday’s performance at the Kravis Center, heralding the start of Miami City Ballet’s 24th year, was remarkably low-key: No sets, for one thing. And of course, in these lean times, again no orchestra. And no new repertoire. Two ballets, from the midpoint of George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet career, announced a short, … [Read more...]