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By Jim Bessman

New York, New York

Nellie McKay in A Play is a Poem (Photo by Craig Schwartz) The playwright told her to “stick to the standards,” and...

Jim Bessman

Oct 2, 20194 min read

“It’s a different medium,” says Ethan Coen, stating the obvious—but not so much. He’s speaking of A Play is a Poem, his collection of...

Jim Bessman

Jul 19, 20193 min read

Andrew Shaffer and Barack Obama (Dion ) at Books are Magic Andrew Shaffer had a surprise guest at his new Hope Rides Again “Obama Biden...

Jim Bessman

May 17, 20193 min read

Doris Day sings "Secret Love" in "Calamity Jane" One of the most overused words today is “icon,” but it surely applies to Doris Day. “A...

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