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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Fifty Shades of Feminism - A Response to E. L. James' 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by Carey Purcell

After reading this book series, I am deeply afraid that this type of relationship will be viewed as the romantic ideal for women. And I consider that to be extremely dangerous.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Top 10 Shows of 2012 by Carey Purcell

Throughout 2012, I had the privilege of seeing so many incredible performances while covering the New York theater beat. Here is a list of the top 10 performances I saw in 2012.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Do You Hear the People Sing?: A Star-Studded Les Misérables Translates to the Big Screen by Carey Purcell

The musical <em>Les Misérables </em>has finally made it to the screen, with even more pomp and circumstance than the stage. And, I am happy to report, just as much glory.

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Do You Hear the People Sing?: A Star-Studded Les Misérables Translates to the Big Screen by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[The musical <em>Les Misérables </em>has finally made it to the screen, with even more pomp and circumstance than the stage. And, I am happy to report, just as much g…

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Revived on Broadway by Carey Purcell

While this exuberant, interactive, choose-your-own ending musical may be a bit vulgar, it is also skilfully directed, joyously performed and a darn good time in a season of unimpressive musi…

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood Revived on Broadway by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[While this exuberant, interactive, choose-your-own ending musical may be a bit vulgar, it is also skilfully directed, joyously performed and a darn good time in a season of unimp…

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Family Ties Gone Slack: Katie Holmes in Dead Accounts by Carey Purcell

Packed with comparisons of New York to the Midwest, <em>Dead Accounts</em> landed some solid laughs from the New York-based audience but one wonders what tourists will think of t…

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Family Ties Gone Slack: Katie Holmes in Dead Accounts by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[Packed with comparisons of New York to the Midwest, <em>Dead Accounts</em> landed some solid laughs from the New York-based audience but one wonders what tourists wil…

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Friday, November 30, 2012

"If It's With Your Mouth, Does It Count?" -- Sex, Art and Women -- An Interview With the Founders of A Red-Lipped Rebellion by Carey Purcell

"Maybe subliminal is the way to sneak it in. In the whole mixture of things, the best way to get the message across is through art. In my deepest intuition, I know art is the way to get…

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"If It's With Your Mouth, Does It Count?" -- Sex, Art and Women -- An Interview With the Founders of A Red-Lipped Rebellion by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA["Maybe subliminal is the way to sneak it in. In the whole mixture of things, the best way to get the message across is through art. In my deepest intuition, I know art is th…

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Looking Forward to Tomorrow 35 Years Later -- Annie Returns to Broadway by Carey Purcell

Packed to the brim with old-fashioned melodies, <em>Annie</em> offers great potential for creative choreography, but Andy Blankenbuehler has made some unusual choices for this pr…

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Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including the Musicals -- Michael John LaChiusa's Giant at the Public Theater by Carey Purcell

While <em>Giant</em> is far too long and lacks far too much focus, the excellent cast and gorgeous score are both beautiful. The show could undoubtedly benefit from some trimming…

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Looking Forward to Tomorrow 35 Years Later -- Annie Returns to Broadway by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[Packed to the brim with old-fashioned melodies, <em>Annie</em> offers great potential for creative choreography, but Andy Blankenbuehler has made some unusual choices…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including the Musicals -- Michael John LaChiusa's Giant at the Public Theater by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[While <em>Giant</em> is far too long and lacks far too much focus, the excellent cast and gorgeous score are both beautiful. The show could undoubtedly benefit from s…

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Happiness Depending on Marriage? A Feminist Response to Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens in The Heiress by Carey Purcell

A stroll up a staircase has never looked better. And Jessica Chastain's ascent up the onstage staircase in the final scene of The Heiress, currently in performances at the Walter Kerr Theate…

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Happiness Depending on Marriage? A Feminist Response to Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens in The Heiress by Carey Purcell

Jessica Chastain's ascent up the onstage staircase in the final scene of <em>The Heiress</em>is an inspiring moment in a play that is nothing but thought-provoking and timely -- …

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: A Feminist Response to the 50th Anniversary by Carey Purcell

Thanks to the incredible performances by Tracy Letts and Amy Morton, George and Martha are each other's equals. Both loathing and longing for each other, the two continue to battle until all…

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: A Feminist Response to the 50th Anniversary by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[Thanks to the incredible performances by Tracy Letts and Amy Morton, George and Martha are each other's equals. Both loathing and longing for each other, the two continue to batt…

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Monday, October 15, 2012

'The Best of Everything': The Women of 'Mad Men' Without Rose-Colored Glasses by Carey Purcell

It is clear why <em>The Best of Everything</em> appeals to modern-day audiences, but what was not counted on, however, was the frightening relevance of the play to present-day wo…

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'The Best of Everything': The Women of 'Mad Men' Without Rose-Colored Glasses by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[It is clear why <em>The Best of Everything</em> appeals to modern-day audiences, but what was not counted on, however, was the frightening relevance of the play to pr…

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

'An Enemy of the People' -- Henrik Ibsen and Modern-Day Politics by Carey Purcell

Its overall impact is a solemn one, weighed with the somber recognition that when it comes to political corruption and public knowledge, not that much has changed in the past 100 years.

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'An Enemy of the People' -- Henrik Ibsen and Modern-Day Politics by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[Its overall impact is a solemn one, weighed with the somber recognition that when it comes to political corruption and public knowledge, not that much has changed in the past 100…

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Monday, October 8, 2012

'Then She Fell' -- 'Alice in Wonderland' Takes a Darker Turn by Carey Purcell

"Don't speak unless you are spoken to and don't walk through any doors," I was strictly warned upon entering Arts@Renaissance to experience <em>Then She Fell</em>, the …

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'Then She Fell' -- 'Alice in Wonderland' Takes a Darker Turn by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA["Don't speak unless you are spoken to and don't walk through any doors," I was strictly warned upon entering Arts@Renaissance to experience <em>Then She Fell</…

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Himself Off-Broadway: 'If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet' by Carey Purcell

Even though some meanings of the play were not quite clear -- the title, for example -- it is a poignant and powerful show with an especially strong cast. One hopes to see all of them, inclu…

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Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Himself Off-Broadway: 'If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet' by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[Even though some meanings of the play were not quite clear -- the title, for example -- it is a poignant and powerful show with an especially strong cast. One hopes to see all of…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:41PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 24, 2012

'Chaplin: The Musical' -- The Little Tramp Makes It to the Great White Way by Carey Purcell

While its timeliness may have not been the intention of <em>Chaplin</em>, it is worth appreciating. As for the musical itself, the Little Tramp deserved something better.

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'Chaplin: The Musical' -- The Little Tramp Makes It to the Great White Way by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[While its timeliness may have not been the intention of <em>Chaplin</em>, it is worth appreciating. As for the musical itself, the Little Tramp deserved something bet…

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Home, Bittersweet Home: Horton Foote's 'Harrison, Texas' at Primary Stages by Carey Purcell

A collection of three one-act plays by Horton Foote located in the titular town, Harrison, TX is a thoroughly moving, entertaining and educational production.

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Home, Bittersweet Home: Horton Foote's 'Harrison, Texas' at Primary Stages by Carey Purcell

<![CDATA[A collection of three one-act plays by Horton Foote located in the titular town, Harrison, TX is a thoroughly moving, entertaining and educational production.]]>

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Cheering for Feminism on Broadway at Bring It On by Carey Purcell

The unique aspect of this production is the incredible athleticism of the cast, who perform hip-hop and dance moves as well as stunning cheerleading routines that seem to borrow from the mus…

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