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By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC in Hells Kitchen aims for world-class dinner with steak, seafood, cocktails and wine list.

Uncle Jack’s claims to be…

“The Best Steakhouse in New York City,” where superior quality and obsessive dedication to craft are the norm.

And we’re about to find out.

Uncle Jack’s is in Hell’s Kitchen, a few blocks south of other trendier neighbors. About a 20 minute walk from Broadway’s Theatre District.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Front Door

From their website:

“Since its inception in 1996, Uncle Jack’s has become legendary for unsurpassed consistency and quality. Serving the best steak in New York means featuring the finest USDA Prime Beef, cut to our exact specifications and aged between 28-35 days.

World famous Kobe steaks, and a full menu of the finest foods available”

Uncle Jack Steakhouse’s bar

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC Cuisine

The food and drink were excellent. The cocktail was well-mixed and balanced.

Old Fashioned

Uncle Jack Steakhouse 3 Blue Point Oysters

Oysters

3 Blue point oysters

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Caesars Salad

Caesar Salad

Romaine, Semolina Croutons, Shaved Reggiano Parmesan and Garlic Parmesan Dressing

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Tuna Tartare

Tuna tartare

Prime Rib with Sauteed mushrooms

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Prime filet mignon with Sauteed mushroom

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC Service:

The bartender stayed busy dealing with ¾ full bar. She was prompt, friendly, remembered names and was quick on her feet with food suggestions.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Old Fashioned cocktail

Uncle Jack’s Ambience:

Wood grain, white table cloths. Very traditional NY steakhouse. Sports on the flat screens. Mostly quiet other than the murmur of conversation.

On the other side of the restaurant was seating space; mostly business, but maybe some dates.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Restaurant

There were high profile meetings happening both at the bar and at the seats during my dinner.

Uncle Jack’s Hospitality:

You come to Uncle Jack’s for a great meal (one of NYC’s best steaks) and a strong drink. The knowledgeable, friendly, attentive staff is a bonus.

See their menu, locations and more at: https://www.unclejacks.com/

Hamptons: Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective at Patchogue Theatre plays on November 18

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Hamptons: Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective at Patchogue Theatre Nov 18

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Hamptons: Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective at Patchogue Theatre plays on November 18 featuring the family – live!

Harry Chapin (1942 – 1981) was one of our most passionate, political, prolific and inspiring songwriters. This Long Island icon has reached a milestone birthday – his 80th – and his family feels a celebration is in order! In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens.

The Chapin Family performs live

Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin)

All the award winning musical artists with active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together.

Two generations of the musical songs of Harry Chapin to life.

CHAPIN FAMILY will gather to bring the Backed by The Harry Chapin Band (including Big John Wallace and Howard Fields), the Family will perform Harry’s classic songs, including “Cat’s In The Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Mr. Tanner,” “Mail Order Annie,” “W•O•L• D,” and “Circle.”

www.thechapinfamily.com

https://youtu.be/83bYvpsX6cM

Donnachiara Winery’s Ilaria Petitto brought Thanksgiving early to one of Manhattan

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The Secret To The Best New York Thanksgiving is (…) This Flavor

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Donnachiara Winery’s Ilaria Petitto brought Thanksgiving early to one of Manhattan’s top Italian restaurants Il Gattopardo.

Hosted by the always amazing certified Italian Wine Ambassador with a Diploma in Wines & Spirits, Susannah Gold, we tasted through 6 wines (4 white, 2 red) paired with 4 courses aiming for a Thanksgiving to remember.

Wine Expert Susannah Gold

The secondo was very Thanksgiving – influenced (and spoiler alert: the wine that Donnachiara chose was absolutely perfect.)

The special secret to Donnachiara Winery’s roster in my humble opinion is incredible Old World quality with truly remarkable present day pricing.

Donnachiara Winery is Old World with Modern Twist

Before we ate, Ilaria introduced her family’s history and explained how the new generation (her generation) is leading the Montefalcione wine revolution, with her mother’s blessing.

Donnachiara Winery’s Ilaria Petitto

In the same spirit, Ilaria proudly announced that she is now the Vice President of the Conosrzio di Tutela dei Vini dell’Irpinia.

Ilaria continued, sharing their winery is located in Montefalcione, in the Irpinia area near Avellino. While the vineyards have been in the family for over 150 years, the modern winery was completed in 2005. Ilaria’s mother, Chiara Petitto, is a vocal supporter of her work in the winery.

Ilaria Petitto Shares More About Donnachiara Winery

The Donnachiara Winery on the hills of Montefalcione

The Donnachiara Winery stands high on the hills of Montefalcione.

Montefalcione is nestled in the Central West of Italy, near Montevergine and Chiusano – just over two hours south of Rome and about an hour East of Naples.

The Donnachiara Winery on the hills of Montefalcione

The winery’s philosophy is to preserve the traditional grape varieties of the local territory and keep the typical character of the wines from being lost to standardization, like many of the wines on the market today.

Our Early Thanksgiving Feast Starts

Antipasti

Crudo di Spigola marinato al lime ed erbe su crostino

Mini Mozzarelle in Carrozza Con Salsetta D’ Acciughe di Cetara

Palle di riso piselli, parmigiano e sughetto di vitello

Fiano de Avellino docg 2021 is the perfect start. A golden shimmer in the glass. The nose matches with a striking aroma of cream, a hint of bread crust and french vanilla. The mouth is full bodied, bright and creamy. A light touch, which would pair well with grilled salmon.

Empatia Fiano de Avellino BIO 2021 continues to tease and tickle your senses. Straw yellow in the glass with a chalky, limestone bouquet. A lighter mouthfeel with a soft, tart note. Would pair deliciously with seafood, mussels, lobster.

Fiano de Avellino docg 2021, Empatia Fiano de Avellino BIO 2021

Primo

Cavatelli di grano antico “Senatore Capelli”

Con fagioli Spollichini e cozze

Greco di Tufo docg 2021 is pale yellow in the glass. A beautiful bouquet of peach, pineapple, and apricot. The mouth is fresh and soft, and lingers on and on. Pairs well with light seafood and pasta with truffles.

Aletheia Greco di Tufo docg Riserva 2020 is quite incredible. Pale yellow in the glass. A complex nose of peach, pineapple and the faintest hint of cedar. The strikingly fresh, bolder taste and slightly heavier mouthfeel would pair well with seafood, pasta with mushrooms, and blue cheeses.

Greco di Tufo docg 2021, Aletheia Greco di Tufo docg Riserva 2020

Secondo

Tacchino del “Ringraziamento” ripieno di Castagne e Salsiccia

con friarielli saltati in Padella

Tacchino del “Ringraziamento” ripieno di Castagne e Salsiccia

Aglianico Irpinia doc 2020 has a gorgeous violet shimmer in the glass. The nose is blueberry with a hint of herb. Medium mouthfeel with mineral and herbal hints. Would pair well with turkey and rabbit.

Taurasi docg 2018 is an all-star for this meal. Ruby red in the glass. Burnt cherry, with plums and toast on the nose. Mouth is a velvety, gush of jam with black currant. Would pair well with gamey and braised meats.

If you’re serving cranberry as a side dish, this Taurasi bottle elevates the taste. It’s a winner.

Aglianico Irpinia doc 2020, Taurasi docg 2018

Dolce

La Pastiera Napoletana

Caffe

Biscotti

La Pastiera Napoletana

While each of the wines tasted at lunch were enjoyable, there were two that are perfect for your Thanksgiving pairings.

If you ordered both for your Thanksgiving, poured Alethia Greco di Tufo docg Riserva 2020 as your guests are arriving and offered Taurasi docg 2018 as you served your main course, magic would happen!

The wines are available at Total Wine throughout the country and at selected stores and restaurants around the East Coast.

Donnachiara Winery’s website is Donnachiara.com

Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? Plays DOC NY Nov 13 at SVA Theatre

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Wicked, Rent, Frozen, and more – Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? Plays DOC NYC Nov 13 at SVA Theatre

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Idina Menzel Which Way to the Stage? Plays DOC NYC Nov 13 at SVA Theatre

Wicked, Rent, Frozen, and more – Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? plays DOC NYC Nov 13 at SVA Theatre 333 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Be at the World Premiere for Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? Part of DOC NYC

Beloved Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel’s many triumphs include iconic Broadway roles in productions of “Rent” and “Wicked” as well as the legendary voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.”

Yet one dream goal has evaded her grasp: to headline a concert at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City.

Filmmaker Anne McCabe follows Menzel on a national tour over the course of 16 shows as she juggles the challenges of being a working mom with a grueling travel schedule, all preparing to finally realize her dream.

Anne McCabe directed the doc, which will feature footage of Menzel in her most notable stage performances, Rent and Wicked, as well as interviews with family, friends, co-stars and creatives. It will also chronicle her personal experiences with in vitro fertilization.

“We made this documentary

to show firsthand how important it is to pursue your passions

and lean on those around you in times of hardship,”

said Menzel.

“This documentary was a joy to make, and I hope it resonates with my fans and new audiences alike who find themselves balancing motherhood, work and marriage while chasing their own dreams and inspires others to keep pushing forward.”

The first screening (Nov 13 – 12:00pm SVA Theater) will be followed by a Q&A with Anne McCabe, Idina Menzel, Rachel Cohen.

Hamptons: Richard Marx brings his The Songwriter Tour to Patchogue Theatre November 12

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Hamptons: Richard Marx brings his The Songwriter Tour to Patchogue Theatre Nov 12

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Richard Marx brings his The Songwriter Tour to Patchogue Theatre in The Hamptons on November 12

2022 marks Richard Marx’s thirty-fifth year as a recording artist, and his thirty-eighth as a professional songwriter. 1984’s “What About Me,” released as a trio by Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram was co-written by Richard and became not only his first song recorded by an artist, but his first number one as a writer. On September 30th, Marx will release his unique and ambitious new album, simply and appropriately titled Songwriter.

Songwriter contains twenty tracks crossing four different musical genres. Five pop songs, five rock songs, five country songs and five beautiful ballads.

“I’ve had such an amazing opportunity in my songwriting career

to write all kinds of songs with, and for, all kinds of artists,”

says Richard.

“It finally occurred to me that there was no reason not to record an album of my own that touches on multiple genres I love.”

Richard Marx at Patchogue Theatre

Tix and more info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34780/production/1136616?performanceId=11147411

While he included a few existing songs that were written in the recent past, the bulk of Songwriter was created over the past year. “For instance,” Richard says, “I wrote a modern rock song a few years back called “Just Go” that I really love but I didn’t feel it fit the vibe of my last two albums. The band and I played it live a few times and people seemed to really love it, so I’m happy to finally get it out there.”

While several of the songs on Songwriter were composed by Richard alone (as on all of his previous albums) collaborations make up the majority of the tracks, including some co-written with various music superstars.

• “One Day Longer” was written by Richard and his longtime friend, Keith Urban, who has taken previous collaborations by the two (“Better Life” and “Long Hot Summer”) straight to the top of the country charts.

• “Breaking My Heart” was co-written with Darius Rucker and former Evanescence founder, David Hodges.

• “My Love, My Enemy” is a gem of a rock song written by Richard and another longtime friend and collaborator, Vertical Horizon’s Matt Scannell.

• “One More Yesterday” was composed with Chris Daughtry and Lifehouse’s Jason Wade.

• And a new ballad, “Always” is the creation of Richard and one of his lifelong heroes, the legendary Burt Bacharach.

“The experience of sitting in a room and writing a song with Burt is something I consider one of the greatest thrills of my life. That we wrote a song we’re both so deeply proud of and in love with makes me all that much more grateful. Plus, we’ve become really good pals. Burt is ninety-four and all he wants to do is write more great songs. He’s such an inspiration.”

Additionally, Richard collaborated with two of his sons, both singer-songwriter-producers in their own right. “Shame On You” and “We Are Not Alone” were written with Jesse Marx (whose debut EP under the band name Mark This Hour was recently released) and Lucas Marx co-wrote and produced three songs, including the album’s first single, “Same Heartbreak Different Day”. Songwriter is another chapter in not only a long and illustrious career, but the latest project in a recent flurry of creative endeavors. In February 2020, Richard released Limitless, an album which spawned a top 15 single and hit #2 on the iTunes pop albums chart. In 2021, Richard’s memoir, Stories to Tell became a national bestseller and its soundtrack went top ten. The paperback edition of Stories to Tell was released in July, 2022.

Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The album spawned four Top 5 singles, including “Hold on to the Nights” and “Don’t Mean Nothing,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. His follow-up, 1989’s Repeat Offender, was even more successful, hitting No. 1 and going quadruple-platinum with two No. 1 singles, “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting.” He has since made history as the only male artist whose first seven singles reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Charts.

Richard has also written on a No. 1 single in each of the last four decades, an accolade previously only reached by Michael Jackson. He has written with and for numerous artists, including Barbra Streisand, Keith Urban, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Chicago, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Vince Gill, Daughtry, The Tubes, Martina McBride, Lifehouse, NSYNC, Michael Bolton, Vixen, and Josh Groban, He also went on to earn a 2004 Song of the Year Grammy for co-authoring Luther Vandross’ “Dance with My Father.” Overall, he has scored 14 No. 1 singles both as a performer and as a songwriter/producer, revealing him a true multi talented performer who continues to challenge himself and his fans.

In addition to being a musician, Richard is a committed philanthropist, supporting charitable causes like the American Cancer Society and the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Mercy For Animals, ASPCA, Humane Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the charity closest to Richard’s heart, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, for which his produced events have raised over $4 million for research. The musician has toured extensively for the past three decades, building a strong fanbase all over the world that only continues to grow. The legacy of his career as a songwriter, singer and musician and now author is now well established and Richard is happy to continue on his trajectory, wherever it takes him.

“Every year that I get to continue writing songs, making records and doing concerts all over the world, I become more grateful. We musicians are the only occupation I can think of, other than athletes, who have the incredibly good fortune to use the word “play” for what we do. The “Songwriter” album is a longtime dream of mine finally realized, and I still have a bunch of cards up my sleeve.”

Atlantic Wind Symphony at Patchogue Theatre on Veterans Day Concert Nov 11

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Hamptons: Atlantic Wind Symphony at Patchogue Theatre on Veterans Day Concert Nov 11

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Head to Patchogue Theatre The Hampton this Veterans Day on November 11 for Atlantic Wind Symphony.

Join the Atlantic Wind Symphony in a concert of stirring Sousa’s works and patriotic selections in the style of John Philip Sousa.

Join the Atlantic Wind Symphony in a concert Patchogue Theatre this Veterans Day

John Philip Sousa, known as the “March King” also composed ten operas. In addition to being a prolific composer, he spent 12 years of his career as conductor of the United States Marine Band.

Atlantic Wind Symphony at Patchogue Theatre on Veterans Day Concert Nov 11

This concert features the performance of all of the US Armed Forces service songs, where we recognize and thank our Veterans and current active military and their families, while their song is being performed.

History

John Philip Sousa performed at Patchogue Theatre on July 23, 1923 and June 23, 1924.

ABOUT ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY

Formed in 1968, the Atlantic Wind Symphony is the oldest fully professional concert band on Long Island. The Atlantic Wind Symphony prides itself on using only Long Island musicians. The Atlantic Wind Symphony has performed throughout the New York metropolitan area with its premiere performance in Carnegie Hall on March 22, 1998.

This concert is made possible with the funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council.

Official site: www.atlanticwinds.org

Jerry Brown: The Disrupter, directed by Marina Zenovich screens at DOC NYC Nov 13-14

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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter Screens at DOC NYC Nov 13-14

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Jerry Brown: The Disrupter, directed by Marina Zenovich screens at DOC NYC Nov 13-14

JERRY BROWN: THE DISRUPTER is a candid and emotionally compelling portrait of Jerry Brown, two-time, four-term Governor of California.

Jerry Brown is a man ahead of his time.

Jerry Brown is a man ahead of his time. A natural disrupter, Jerry kickstarted the national debate about climate change and spiraling inequality back in the 1970s.

A three-time presidential candidate – who created the blueprint for today’s grassroots campaigns – Jerry Brown also achieved the remarkable feat of twice being elected Governor of California: at the very different ages of 36 and 72.

former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

For over five decades Brown has proven his willingness to sacrifice everything – even getting elected – for the causes to which he’s devoted.

In this candid and emotionally compelling portrait

In this candid and emotionally compelling portrait, Brown opens up about his remarkable fifty-year political career, his singular private life and the lessons learned from a life in the public eye.

former Governor Jerry Brown

Told through archival footage spanning decades, this feature length documentary includes present day interviews with former Governor Jerry Brown, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor Gray Davis, former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, former Treasurer Kathleen Brown, actor and writer Peter Coyote, journalists Todd Purdum, Miriam Pawel, George Skelton and many others.

former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown

Filmmaker Marina Zenovich:

I don’t set out to make films about complicated men but complicated men are among the most compelling subjects to me. I love exploring their motives and choices.And Jerry is one of those.

I always wanted to make a film about Jerry Brown but zeroed in on the idea when he ran for Governor in 2010—the idea being what if you were lucky enough to have the same job at 72 that you have at 36?

That’s what interested me.

And that evolved into this. Jerry Brown has always fascinated me.He is an idealist, he’s an original thinker and he wants to make change. He was a disrupter before people knew what that word even meant.

Did he get everything right? No. Did he try his best? Yes.

I think he will be looked back at as someone who should have been President.

Marina Zenovich is a critically acclaimed two-time Primetime Emmy award-winning filmmaker. Her films have been praised for their powerful storytelling and their thoughtful, sensitive approach to difficult subjects and controversial people. Marina’s recent films include LANCE(ESPN Films/Hulu), a psychological portrait of cyclist Lance Armstrong;Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind(HBO),Water and Power: A California Heist(National Geographic), and Fantastic Lies(ESPN)—about the Duke Lacrosse scandal.

Jerry Brown: The Disrupter, directed by Marina Zenovich screens at DOC NYC Nov 13-14

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Neal Brennan Announces ‘Brand New Neal’ U.S. Tour stop in NYC July 13

By Rocco Delfino — 2 years ago

Emmy-nominated writer, director, producer and standup comedian Neal Brennan announced his upcoming BRAND NEW NEAL Limited Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 4-city tour kicks off Saturday, May 20th in San Diego, CA at The Observatory North Park and continues on through Philadelphia and New York before wrapping up on Friday, August 18th at Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The tour follows the release of his Netflix comedy special Neal Brennan: Blocks, which hits the streaming platform tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th.

TICKETS: Tickets for the tour go on sale starting Friday, November 11th at 10am local time at ticketmaster.com

Neal Brennan Announces ‘Brand New Neal’ U.S. Tour stop in NYC July 13

BRAND NEW NEAL TOUR DATES:

Sat May 20 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

Thu Jul 13 – New York, NY – Town Hall Theatre

Fri Jul 14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

Fri Aug 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

About Neal Brennan

Three-time Emmy nominated writer, director, producer, and standup comedian Neal Brennan has become a force in the comedy world. An across-the-board talent, Neal has found success in almost every creative vein in the comedy community. His latest Netflix comedy special Neal Brennan: Blockspremieres globally on November 8.

Neal Brennan: Blocks was adapted from Neal’s hit one-man show Unacceptable. Beloved Magician/Artist Derek Delgaudio (HULU’s In & Of Itself) directed both the Netflix special and the theatre run. The stage show had a sold-out NYC residency in the Fall of 2021, with Interview Magazine lauding “together, Brennan and DelGaudio have crafted a genre-bending show focused as much on fun and laughter as it is on intimacy and honesty” and Theatermania gushing “The comedians Neal Brennan has written for is insane….Even more insane (in the best way), is the material Brennan writes for himself.”

Neal’s critically acclaimed first off-Broadway one-man show 3 Mics also enjoyed a sold-out NYC run in 2016 with superstar musician John Legend serving as Executive Producer. 3 Mics was taped as a stand-up special, which premiered on Netflix in 2017, with Paste Magazine offering “It will floor you in the best way possible.”

As in-demand behind the camera as he is in front of it, Neal was recently a writer, creative consultant, and on-air correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He is a longtime collaborator of iconic comedian Dave Chappelle, with whom he has created multiple comedy fan favorites including the legendary Chappelle’s Show and the Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live episode immediately following the 2016 presidential election. Neal served as Executive Producer on Chris Rock’s recent standup special Chris Rock: Tamborine and as Director on fellow Daily Show Correspondent Michelle Wolf’s HBO special Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady. He has helped create and performed in numerous TV series and films, developing what The New York Times calls his “hip-hop and Frontline aesthetic.” He regularly headlines the good standup venues in the good parts of America.

Anna Wintour, Tom Ford: Drama, Intrigue in the Fashion World 'Kingdom of Dreams' Plays DOC NYC Nov 10

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Anna Wintour, Tom Ford: Drama, Intrigue in the Fashion World ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ Plays DOC NYC Nov 10

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen: Drama, Intrigue in the Fashion World ‘Kingdom of Dreams‘ Plays DOC NYC Nov 10

Featuring fashion’s biggest names, this four-part documentary series, chronicles three explosive decades in contemporary fashion.

Kingdom of Dreams plays DOC NYC Nov 10

Anna Wintour, Tom Ford: Drama, Intrigue in the Fashion World ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ Plays DOC NYC Nov 10

From the early 1990s to the 2010s, a golden era when the forces of creativity and disruptive business converged and collided, as elite rival kingdoms battled for global dominance.

Kingdom of Dreams follows rivalry between fashion emperors Bernard Arnault and Francois Pinault and explore how Anna Wintour reshaped fashion

With rare library material, never-before-seen personal archives, and story-driven interviews, we follow the rivalry between fashion emperors Bernard Arnault and Francois Pinault and explore how Anna Wintour reshaped fashion – driving the meteoric rise of designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford in Paris, Milan, London and New York.

Meteoric rise of designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford

Packed with drama and intrigue, expect haute couture, supermodels and iconic fashion moments in this electrifying story of how fashion took over the world.

The four legendary Kingdoms of the fashion world –

Paris – birthplace of haute couture, home to mythical Houses like Christian Dior and Givenchy. Milan – byword for jet-set glamour. London – capital of subversive street style. And New York – synonymous with luxurious living and commercial hustle…

…By the 1980s, these citadels have languished and fallen into decline. No longer relevant in a world on the brink of globalisation, the Houses and brands of the Four Kingdoms have lost their lustre and their power to enchant.

Bernard Arnault

But a young, unknown French entrepreneur doesn’t hesitate to take advantage of their vulnerability. His name is Bernard Arnault and his ambition is to conquer the Houses and the Kingdoms, forging a global empire that will hold the entire world in its thrall – and make him the wealthiest man on the planet.

Arnault, quintessential disruptor and master of the hostile takeover, soon becomes known as the Sultan of Chic – and the Wolf in Cashmere.

François Pinault

His extraordinary success inspires a ruthless rival, François Pinault, to enter the fray and carve out his own empire in this deluxe world. Anna Wintour, sorceress of style, and tycoon whisperer – seeks to build her own empire at Vogue, mediating between the worlds of corporate power, celebrity and creative wizardry.

Anna Wintour

A brilliant, subversive quartet of young designers will prove indispensable to Arnault and Pinault in their quest for dominion. John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford agree to lend their genius to these 21st century titans. It is a Faustian Pact that will give them unimaginable fame and wealth – but at a deadly price.

For there is a dark, troubling underbelly to this world of seductive beauty and thrilling glamour.

‘Kingdom of Dreams’ Plays DOC NYC Nov 10

Colin Quinn: 'Small Talk' Previews Off Broadway Jan 6

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Colin Quinn Returns Off Broadway with ‘Small Talk’ Previews Jan 6

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Colin Quinn has announced a new stage show – his seventh – and an opening night.

Colin Quinn: Small Talk will play the Lucille Lortel Theatre Off Broadway beginning January 6 with an official opening scheduled for January 23.

The limited engagement runs through February 11. Written by and starring Quinn, Colin Quinn: Small Talk will be produced by Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia and Brian Stern. Directing will be James Fauvell, reteaming with Quinn after the comic’s Red State Blue State

The synopsis: In Small Talk, Quinn “breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: Personality. Mr. Quinn has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people for his whole life and now he can teach you how to stop sucking the energy out of the room.”