These two shows are easy to get lost in the holiday shuffle, but I immensely enjoyed both and urge you to catch each one.
Bulldozer is a high-energy rock musical about the true story of Robert Moses building highways throughout NYC and suburbs, which often displaced neighbors when their houses were torn down. Constantine Maroulis is the star of this show (but he's not in for a few days this holiday period, so check the schedule) and he really delivers. The entire cast is a mix of Broadway performers who can really belt a tune. Well-polished, well-acted, grabs and keeps your attention. The lady playing Jane Jacobs (his arch-nemesis, who wants the neighborhoods like the West Village to remain as they are, without highways) also is great. Show runs exactly 90 minutes and flies by. I gave it a standing ovation.
The Black and the Jew is a two-character comedy that runs about 75 minutes. These two people have been married many many years in real life. And they come to tell their stories of how they met, life's ups and downs, and so many other raunchy (and funny!) stories. Under 18 not admitted. They tell you that if you don't want to speak, you can simply say "pass" so there's no pressure to answer a question if you don't want to. They really care about their audience. They teach you the 3 F's to a successful marriage too. You'll have to see the show to see what these 3 F's are. These two performers are just really truly kind people. They give me faith again in humanity after I saw the true evil onstage at Playwrights Horizons currently. |
