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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"Rules of Desire"
In a play that starts slow but picks up steam as it moves along, director William Roudebush creates a suspense among the three characters in "Rules of Desire" The play takes place on a Navy ship where we at first meet a stowaway named Felicia (McKenna Harrington). In William Mastrosimone's new play, he deftly introduces his characters, and then develops their stories over the course of the 90 intermission less minutes. At first we have no idea why Matt(Tristan Biber) has brought this teen aged girl on board of this nuclear ship, other than he is infatuated with her. Risking a court martial and embarrassing his Admiral father, he has thrown caution too the wind.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Manahatta" Yale Repetory Theatre.
Robert Massimi. Throughout time, things have both changed and have also stayed the same. Playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle constantly brings us from the present, to the past and somewhere in the middle. This play has many constants, variations and much symmetry too it. In the one hour and forty intermission less minutes we go back and forth between a Wall Street firm where a talented, young Indian woman with a propensity for mathematics, who is originally from Oklahoma, lands a job in investment banking. Proud of her Indian roots, she has lost many of the customs and the traditions of her culture. Even though she has to go back and forth to tend to her dying father, she has her eye on the prize... the glory of being a Wall Street big shot.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
Pinter and Howe at DirectorFest.
Robert Massimi. Member Dramatists Guild. The Drama League has been doing this for 36 years! DirectorFest gives a culmination of directors a chance to work with both new and established writers. In venues across Manhattan, DirectorFest runs over five weeks and this year will feature productions of John LaChiusa's "Hello Again" and Harold pinter's "The Lover"; revivals of "Appearances" by Tina Howe and Marcus Gardley's "The Sporting Life Of Icarus Jones"; "The Drowning Girls" by Beth Graham and "Pure", created by Belgium director Bakalov.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"American tranquility"
Robert Massimi. "American Tranquility" is a very resonant one man show that is separated into four subplots (or different scenes). Daniel Damiano is an award winning playwright and a real good actor as well. He has performed "American Tranquility" in New York City (at the PIT Loft, The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, the East Village Playhouse and, last summer at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington DC.). In the past Mr. Damiano written "The Lepers";"Harmony Park;"Day of the Dog" and "Wild Boar" which was a 2019 finalist for both the Newman'Woodward and the Janet & Bruce Bunch New Play Award.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Grand Horizons"
Robert Massimi. In Bess Wohl's playwriting debut on Broadway comes a warm and witty production filled with raucous laughter and delightful acting. Nancy (Jane Alexander and Bill(James Cromwell) decide to get a divorce after fifty years of marriage. It seems that things have been building up for quite some time and the two want to call it quits. As Bill is aloof towards his marriage, he is equally so towards his children and pretty much the same towards everything and everyone he comes in contact with. A former pharmacist, Bill is a regementated person who never missed a day of work in his life. Although not bitter from the outset, it becomes obvious as the play goes on. Not happy about having a gay son, Brian (Michael Urie), he is dismissive towards Brian's weaknesses, his melodrama and his profession. Although Bill respects Ben (Ben McKenzie) a little more, he can't be bothered that his wife is to give birth any day, nor does he share any emotion with his daughter-in-law.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"She Waits"
Robert Massimi. "She Waits" is the newest production by 99c Theater Co. The Company itself was founded by actor and producer, Lindsay Nolin, and co- produced by Shawna Wigney. The Companies mission is to collaborate with up and coming artists of all backgrounds. The creators want the productions to be artist driven and to be at the nexus of the creative process.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Paradise Lost"
Robert Massimi. In The Fellowship For Performing Arts, Max McLean brings forth another body of work that is loyal to the Theater Companies mission... Christian works worldwide, that have a message, as well as inspirational embodiment within its work. In "Paradise Lost" Lucifer has been banished from heaven. Being beaten, he is vindictive and wants revenge. He turns his eye to the Creator's new world, a Paradise inhabited by creatures- male and female - made in his image. Adam and Eve have dominion over this garden of delight where they live in joy and happiness. God gives one stipulation to this place of bliss, they must not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Susan"
Robert Massimi. The Under The Radar Festival has grown over the 16 years since it first performed at The Public Theater. In its existence it has presented over 229 companies from 42 countries. Under The Radar is at the core of The Public's Mission of "radical diversity", and the Festival tries to provide a high- visibility platform to support artists from diverse backgrounds who are trying to redefine the act of making theater.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"The Thin Place"
Robert Massimi. "The Thin Place" is a show that deals with Medians talking to the dead. The Median is a go- between, if you will. Hilda (Emily Cass McDonnell) is a person as a child was taught "The Gift" by her grandmother who was a psychic. Much to the chagrin of her mother who thought Median behavior, or any psychic behavior was demonic and should not be practised. Plays like "The Thin Place" are intriguing to an audience because done right, it can stay with you for a very long time.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Judgement Day"
Robert Massimi. "Judgement Day" has many lessons to be learned in it. The body of the play and its core nexus, however, is how people are; whether it be in Germany pre World War, or Timbuktu. In a small town in Germany, people are negative; the economy has slowed to a crawl, few have good jobs, (although throughout the play, few have many worries). One of the few good jobs left in this small German town is that of the Station Master, Thomas Hudetz (Luke Kirby). Hudetz is diligent, hard working and a dedicated employee of the German Government. In a small town where everyone knows your business, he is both liked and felt sorry for. Thomas Hudetz married a woman thirteen years older than himself. Frau Hudetz is emotionally unstable and demanding of her younger husband. Unable to have a social life, we never fully know as an audience how and even if this has had any effect on him.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
"Where Are We Now"
Robert Massimi. "Where Are We Now" is a cabaret like tribe to David Bowie sung magnificently by Sven Ratzke. In between songs, Ratzke is both amusing and poignant about Bowie's life, who the man was and how he became such an icon. The show is two hours long and it hits on most of Bowie's career. Ratzke's song depth, his cadence makes you feel like you are seeing Bowie himself. With only a grand piano on stage, Christian Pabst and Sven Ratzke hammer out some of David Bowie's best songs. From the opening song "The Man Who Sold The World" to its ending of "Life On Mars", this performance is sheer delight.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Beat
