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Midnight on a Tuesday, and Natalie Joy Johnson was reclining in a golden wheelchair, sunglassed and sequined, delivering an impassioned rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You." "This one's for mama," the chanteuse prefaced, gesturing to her mother, who was indeed sitting in one of the packed booths lining the upstairs lounge of Therapy, a Hell's Kitchen bar renowned for its live entertainment.
But Ms. Johnson, who would call this number a "wheelchair ballad," is a standout among the bar's weekly lineup. Her brassy, powerhouse voice has belted both off and on Broadway, and her resume boasts such impressive credentials as Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera. More»
Every year I read the Tony Awards nominees and pledge to schlep up to the theater district on the regular next year. This year's slate is particularly guilt-inducing as I've seen one of the 28 shows in contention (sup, Hamlet). What can I say? I prefer off-off-off (like Rockaway Beach) Broadway offerings. Still, I'll handicap the major categories. More»
[All photos by BEN GABBE for PMc]. Last night, Ragtime opened at the Neil Simon Theater. Mad Men's Bryan Batt, Kathie Lee Gifford, Nancy Pelosi, Jason Alexander, Mario Cantone More»
Vassili Verrecchia Shows Off His Favorite Things In His Paris Home
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him...