How the Hudson Valley and the Catskills became the home to grunge icons, ex-punks and one-hit wonders. Source: New York Times
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Doing It Again: Spears Songs and Fairy Tale Characters, Now for Broadway
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2022
“Once Upon a One More Time” plans to open on Broadway next summer. Source: New York Times
How a Cheesemonger Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2022
Matthew Cortellesi roams the city, photographing its reflection in water and glass. When the evening comes, he’ll sing a few show tunes, too. Source: New York Times
A History of Doo-Wop Emerges From Sandy Wreckage
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
Kenny Vance’s home in the Rockaways was damaged by the hurricane 10 years ago. But he was able to save some precious footage. Source: New York Times
Ben Platt on the Unfortunate Timeliness of His ‘Parade’ Revival
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2022
The 29-year-old actor, best known for his Tony-winning turn in “Dear Evan Hansen,” this week returns to the stage at New York City Center. Source: New York Times
New Yorker Festival, which runs Will Host Bono and Rep Jamie Raskin
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
The three day-festival beginning on Oct. 7 will also include conversations with stars like Ben Stiller, Chloe Bailey and Sandra Oh. Source: New York Times
Josh Groban to Star in ‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival on Broadway
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Groban, playing the title character, will be joined by Annaleigh Ashford in a production scheduled to open in March at the Lunt-Fontanne. Source: New York Times
Rare-Book Dealer Charged After Pilfered Eagles Lyrics Come to Light
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2022
Glenn Horowitz and two other men are accused of conspiring to sell Don Henley’s notes, including the words to “Hotel California.” Source: New York Times
Earl McGrath Was a Character. His Closet Was Filled With Rare Recordings.
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2022
When the art and music world figure died in 2016, he left behind a trove of reels from his years scouting for his own label and the one he ran for the Rolling Stones. Source: New York Times
Directing the Beatles Was Just One Part of His Long and Winding Career
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
The filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg, who attracted some social media scrutiny after his appearance in Peter Jackson’s “Get Back,” finds peace in New York’s Hudson Valley. Source: New York Times
Overlooked No More: Klaus Nomi, Singer With an Otherworldly Persona
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
His sound and look influenced everyone from Anohni to Lady Gaga. He also sang backup vocals for David Bowie. Source: New York Times
Inside New York’s Throwback Roller-Skating Extravaganza
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
Music is the key to a summertime experience for pros and amateurs called the DiscOasis in Central Park. Its curator: the funk-disco guru and lifelong skater Nile Rodgers. Source: New York Times
‘You Don’t Become Lou Reed Overnight.’ A New Exhibition Proves It.
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2022
“Lou Reed: Caught Between the Twisted Stars” offers glimpses of a life in rock ’n’ roll — from doo-wop to “Metal Machine Music” — and tracks the evolution of one of music’s polarizing legends. Source: New York Times
How a Musician Turned Cosmetics Executive Spends Her Sundays
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
Sandra Velasquez strolls through Green-Wood Cemetery, pals around with her partner and connects with other female entrepreneurs. Source: New York Times
A Neil Diamond Musical Is Coming to Broadway, After a Stop in Boston
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2022
“A Beautiful Noise” will start at Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston next month and transfer to Broadway’s Broadhurst Theater in November. Source: New York Times