There’s a welcome new storm in town. Hurricane Norbert Leo Butz is blowing strong laughter and energy onstage at the Music Box Theatre. Although he doesn’t get to sing and dance (which he does extremely well) he uses his comedic skills to entertain and charm the audience in Theresa Rebeck’s new play Dead Accounts. As long as he is center stage, the play is entertaining. Conversely when Butz leaves the stage, it feels as if the air has been sucked out of it - but that’s for later.
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12/26/12
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The region – post-Superstorm Sandy – is slowly coming back to life with festive cheer to warm our hearts and soothe our battered soul. Here's a roundup of holiday fun.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/28/12
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Just days before 'super-storm' Sandy wreaked havoc on the East Coast, a wonderful revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf opened at The Booth Theatre. Mounted by The Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the show features Amy Morton and Tracy Letts in the iconic roles of Martha and George.
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By Elyse Trevers
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11/14/12
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Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks.
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8/30/12
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From Tropical Storm Irene to the revitalization of the new civic association it was a busy year in Baldwin. The Herald looks back at 2011.
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1/3/12
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It’s hard to write comedy. There has to be a punch line; either an ongoing joke or several quick barbs. In his return to Broadway, David Henry Hwang, “M Butterfly”, has chosen to satirically examine the cultural and language differences between the U.S. and China.
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Elyse Trevers
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12/9/11
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For many theaterphiles, ”The Submission” by Jeff Talbott will feel familiar with four characters, a multi-functional set, a tight script and conversations on mounting a play.
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By Elyse Trevers
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10/13/11
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I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen.
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Randi Kreiss
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4/30/10
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Throughout his campaign for county executive, Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau County's much-maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of …
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Mike Caputo and Mike Russo
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1/13/10
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Throughout his campaign, County Executive Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau's maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of action.
"We want to …
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Mike Caputo and Mike Russo
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1/7/10
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