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Carol Tambor

Carol Tambor publishes a monthly newsletter, which announces worthy shows coming to New York, along with occasional information about London theatre and, of course, the Edinburgh Fringe.

August 3, 2015

Fringe Alternatives

August is well known for theatre festivals, both in New York and Edinburgh -- but some year round

Speaking of Theatre

July 1, 2015

An Antidote

Need an escape from New York's long, hot summer? How about trying short, cool plays? Look no

Speaking of Theatre

June 1, 2015

Summer Fun, 2015

Festivals are appropriately "festive" -- so why check some out? Although my favorite is still a

Speaking of Theatre

May 1, 2015

Plays, Paintings and Champagne

This month begins my favorite NY smorgasbord: Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon of One-Act Plays.

Speaking of Theatre

April 27, 2015

Serious Theatre — And Not

We are indeed fortunate that so much work is coming shortly to New York from around the world --

Speaking of Theatre

March 24, 2015

Spring Begins

...the theatre season, if not the weather! Change your focus to indoorpleasures -- look at these

Speaking of Theatre

February 19, 2015

Both Old and New

If you find the news about censorship, in the arts and media, upsetting -- please join me in seeing

Speaking of Theatre

January 15, 2015

New Plays for the New Year

The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation and New York Theatre Workshop invite you to a special benefit

Speaking of Theatre

December 17, 2014

Reasons to Rejoice

If you might be looking for an alternative to eggnog, tinsel and holiday hoopla -- here are some

Speaking of Theatre

December 17, 2014

An Invitation

The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation and New York Theatre Workshop invite you to a special benefit

Speaking of Theatre

November 28, 2014

The Number 1 UK Play of 2013 Comes to New York

SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 8TH 2015 FOR THE PLAY OF THE YEAR:"THE EVENTS" by David GriegWhen I saw "The

Speaking of Theatre

November 24, 2014

Second Chances

If you, like me, wouldn't want to miss anything by Brian Friel, you have mere days to see his

Speaking of Theatre

October 27, 2014

Autumn Bounty, Vetted

I hope you're up to the hard work of seeing smart plays, because there are a slew to buy tickets for

Speaking of Theatre

September 25, 2014

Next, for Fall

I hope you are better rested than I and ready for an exciting season, starting this month. Of

Speaking of Theatre

August 28, 2014

Edinburgh Winner – “The Object Lesson”

The last three weeks have been grueling -- seeing five shows a day, and searching for THE ONE.After

Speaking of Theatre

July 14, 2014

Especially for Summer

Summer is notorious for offering different fare from much of the year -- in all the arts. But, for

Speaking of Theatre

June 11, 2014

Filming Plays

It's often been debated which medium is more satisfying -- movies or live theatre. For most of my

Speaking of Theatre

May 17, 2014

“The Object Lesson” – Winner 2014

The 2014 Winner of the Best of Edinburgh Award was Geoff Sobelle’s THE OBJECT LESSON. Geoff

Winners

May 8, 2014

May Musts!

Please don't miss these marvelous theatre treats: First, run to The Irish Arts Center for the

Speaking of Theatre

April 3, 2014

Spring — Quickly

The news is out -- "Red Velvet" is extraordinary! Only playing until April 20th -- please run to see

Speaking of Theatre

March 14, 2014

Promise of Spring

Perhaps not indicated by the weather -- at least the Spring season approaches on stage! On my radar

Speaking of Theatre

February 26, 2014

London vs. New York

I often salivate over plays being produced in London, imagining them to be far more interesting than

Speaking of Theatre

May 17, 2013

“The Events” – Winner 2013

“The Events” by David Grieg won the Award at the Edinburgh Festival in August 2013.  The play,

Winners

May 21, 2012

“Mies Julie” – Winner 2012

In 2012, there were two Award winners.  The first to "Mies Julie" adapted from the Strindberg

Winners

May 21, 2011

“Leo” – Winner 2011

How to describe Leo?  A piece of theatre combining dance, mime, video, music and endless

Winners

May 21, 2010

“Ovid’s Metamorphoses” – Winner 2010

From the moment we entered the theatre and saw the frozen tableau of WW Two garbed actors—we knew

Winners

May 21, 2009

“Little Gem” – Winner 2009

Never has a family pulled me into its embrace as quickly as the three generations of this Dublin

Winners

May 21, 2008

“Eight” – Winner 2008

Eight is a collection of extraordinary tales of remarkably self aware young adults: a

Winners

May 21, 2007

“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” – Winner 2007

How did these four people, comprising 1927, take Edinburgh by storm? Not only did our

Winners

May 21, 2006

“Goodness” – Winner 2006

The 2007 winner, "Goodness", was presented at P.S. 122, March 1 - 11,

Winners

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