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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'Ominous Men'
Ominous Men at the 14th st Y is a body of work that tries to touch on racial tension (a lot of hatred for whitey), drugs, poverty and misogyny. The problem is that the nexus of the plays writing never does more than scratch the surface.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'Linda Vista'
Robert Massimi. Wheeler (Ian Barford) is too young to be called a curmudgeon, so we will call him a misanthrope. He is a man who life has passed by, and why not, as he never really thought about his life to begin with. A former photographer who is now a camera repair man, he had heaps of accolades thrust upon him for his great pictures, yet he discounts others' opinions about his work. Although we never know why he actually quit being a photographer (the paper he worked at in Chicago cut its staff), we can surmise that it has to do with his aloofness toward life, his deep down hatred towards it. Or it could be that the birth of his son Gabe threw him into life's tailspin. Tracy Letts never fully explains the turmoil in Wheeler's life, he only dabbled in it.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'The Wrong Man'
Robert Massimi. The Wrong Man playing at MCC's new digs is a musical about a man who struggles in his life and gets accused of murder. Set with really good songs, choreography, lighting and costumes, this 90-minute intermission-less play glides through its plot. Both enjoyable and resonant, Joshua Henry and ensemble are terrific.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'Killing An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe'
Robert Massimi. Why do we really go see off-off Broadway? For me it has always been about finding that hidden gem, whether it was a really cool theater, that undiscovered actor, director or show that will make it to Broadway or have some credit of note. Off-off Broadway has always been about the aforementioned but more, or equally important, the use of these smaller spaces and how they use great imagination to put these shows on in such economical areas.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Poets
'Pippin'
Robert Massimi. When you talk about great theater that has been performed not just on Broadway or London's West End, but around the world, Pippin is one show that will always come up as one of the great one's. Pippin is a show that has a little something for everyone... good songs, staging, and a very interesting story. It is the story about Charlemagne, or King Charles The First. Charlemagne was a religious man, he spread Christianity over Saxony and much of Western Europe in the 700s. He was King of the Franks, King of the Lombard's, and emperor of the Romans in 800 AD.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'The Height of the Storm'
Robert Massimi. Plays about old age can vary significantly; from Waverly Gallery to On Golden Pond, it can be sad, humorous, devastating, or confusing. With great acting in in this play, it is still the latter that is The Height Of The Storm. The audience is never sure what is going on throughout the performance. We grapple with the death of either the husband Andre (Johnathan Pryce), or his wife Madeline (Eileen Atkins). Never sure where the show will take us, we watch these two legends perform magnificently.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'Boogieban'
Robert Massimi. Boogieban is a play that tugs at your heart in many respects... the play lays out the horrors of war, its victims and the after-effects of being in war. We first meet Lt. Col. Lawrence Caplan (David Peacock); he is a Military Psychologist with all the degrees and polish to go with his rank and profession. His twenty-five years as a man serving his fellow soldiers is about to come to an end in a week. Caplan has one more patient to see before he retires, and he must determine if this young man is fit to go back into combat.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'LULU XX'
Robert Massimi In a very creative, very well-played show, LULU XX IS ONE of the best staged plays I have seen in a long time. This avant-garde play was marvelously set up to put the actor above the audience. Slanted upward, Erika Latta looked like a giant onstage. Regal, this woman was head and shoulders above the audience and she commanded her role
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'In the Heights'
Robert Massimi. In The Heights is a story about a young man who sees his neighbor (Washington Heights) in the course of three days. First appearing on Broadway at The Richard Rodgers Theater, In The Heights is a light, warm story with great songs and superb dancing.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Poets
'Betrayal'
Robert Massimi. Betrayal is a deep, wordy, thinking-person's play, with both great acting and staging. At the Jacobs Theatre, the audience is treated to three really great actors of the day, and one great writer... Harold Pinter. The play's genre is one of edginess—a noir, if you will—set forth with deft lighting and direction.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'A White Man's Guide to Rikers Island'
A White Man's Guide To Rikers Island is an informative play about the jail itself, from what it is like to be incarcerated there to the history of the prison. Based on a true story, we learn about playwright Richard Roy and his life. Roy is played by a fine actor, Connor Chase Stewart. Roy grew up in Sparta, New Jersey, and had many opportunities in his life. He went from boxing to acting, both very easily and very fast. He was enjoying success, acting in Shakespeare In The Park while doing Guiding Light during the day.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
'The Two Character Play'
Robert Massimi. The Two Character Play at the 13th St. Theater is a play by Tennessee Williams that was very near and dear to the playwright. Williams often said that he liked both the layers and the different nuances to this body of work. Although it was initially not well received, this work has played over the years with more recognition than when originally produced.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
