It’s been a year since McCarter Theatre debuted its reimagined production of David Thompson’s adaption of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. It cleaned the slate and gave us a new set, new actors, and a new experience. This year, director Adam Immerwahr tweaked it to further enhance the staging. Ebenezer Scrooge (Greg Wood) believes Christmas is a day for employees to […]
Joplin Sings the Blues at McCarter
Currently, McCarter Theatre is like Woodstock meets The Cotton Club thanks to A Night With Janis Joplin written and directed by Randy Johnson. This Tony-nominated Broadway musical has opened in Princeton to the delight of many baby boomers, but there’s something for all generations to appreciate. First of all, towards the beginning of the musical, we hear a teaser of […]
Sunday Brunch in the Princeton Area
Sunday brunch in the Princeton area is offered in many local restaurants ranging from an a la carte menu to a full-blown buffet. The origins of Sunday brunch is not quite clear. There are sources claiming it began with Catholics wanting to fast before Sunday mass. Others believe its history lies with lavish meals of […]
29 Summer Activities in Princeton
Summer is a great season for exploring the great outdoors, but sometimes the weather can be less than desirable. We could be in the middle of a heat wave, hit by thunderstorms, or have humidity so high we can barely breathe. So it’s always a good idea to have an indoor backup plan. “Summertime is […]
31 Home Preparation Tips Before a Vacation Plus 10 Bonus Tips
Vacations are a welcome escape all year-round. But there’s work to be done before the fun. Besides packing, there are a number of things you should do to prepare your home for your absence. Here’s a quick checklist that will help ease your mind while you’re away. If you think of other things, please leave […]
The Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra Gave Us a Throwback
The Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra debuted in 2015. They play music written before and during the 18th century on instruments of that time. Most of the musicians have a common link of having studied at the Jacob School of Music of Indiana University in Bloomington or playing with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. This is apparent by how […]
The Princeton Festival Marches Fidelio Into Town
U.S. protests have increased this year, making Beethoven’s only opera Fidelio very relevant in 2017 since it begins with a protest against injustice. Ultimately, it’s a story of love, freedom, hope, and justice. This opera goes beyond amusement. It makes a statement. Fidelio was part of a trend in the early 1800s to pen operas about women […]
19 Items to Bring on a Flight
Air travel used to be an extravagant experience, even in economy class. Journey can’t be spelled without J-O-Y, but carriers no longer offer non-premium passengers a journey to their destination. They simply get rapid transportation. Amenities in first and business class have become more luxurious over the decades and tourist class has practically become a no-frills ticket. […]
The Princeton Festival is Not Just Dreaming of Man of La Mancha
To dream the impossible dream, the first line in the main song of Man of La Mancha is something in which many of us are guilty. When we reach too high for the stars, we set ourselves up for disappointment. It’s inspiring and devastating. The Princeton Festival brings Man of La Mancha to the Lewis […]
Intimate Apparel Reveals Itself at McCarter Theatre
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage shares a story influenced by her great-grandmother in her latest play Intimate Apparel to close the McCarter‘ 2016-2017 Theater Series. Nottage weaves a tale of the unchronicled history of African-Americans in the early 1900s that is rarely told. Jade King Carroll, director of last year’s The Piano, brings Nottage’s story to life on […]
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