So here's the deal...

OK, so like the bio says, I go to the theater. Quite a lot, in fact. If you're reading this, perhaps you do the same. That's a good thing. Really. Live performance is pretty much the only facet of the arts that can never move to the Net. If you're anywhere other than in that auditorium watching that show, natch, it's not live.

If you've read my reviews in the Daily News or elsewhere, you've probably heard me blather on at some length about the necessity of supporting live theater in this town. We've got more companies producing plays in this town on a yearly basis than, oh, name your geography. Per square inch, we've probably got every city in the nation beat. Except maybe New York. When you pay your $10 to $15 bucks (or more. Granted, it can get expensive), you're encouraging Tinseltown's little wallflower of a cousin to get up on that dance floor and show what she's got. You're getting some cult-cha. And everybody needs cult-cha.

So 'nuff said on that topic.

I'll be using this space to let you know about programing, casting, anything I think is remotely noteworthy. I'll throw in some live family stuff from time to time because I've got an almost 8 year old who accompanies me on these jaunts from time to time.

You can tell me about productions you've seen as well that you think I should see or should shun (or see and crucify; that's fun too). Can't guarantee I'll get to everything. I'm only one person, after all, but go ahead and persuade me. Don't tell me about what other papers/critics have written (are you hearing me, publicists?); I frankly I don't care. Tell me why YOU personally think this is worth getting up off the couch, skipping the multiplex and plunking down the extra coins.

And before anybody asks, sorry, I got no tips for prime "Wicked" tix.

Thanks for reading folks. Play on!

E.