Robert Cain has 9 articles published.
Bullet Catchers, a play currently in its first run in New York City, examines what life will be like in the not-to-distant future, once women are integrated into combat positions in the U.S. military. The play takes its name from a term for those serving… Keep Reading
Still a controversial issue within the military community, opponents to women serving in combat roles raise questions about its impact to mission and culture. Proponents argue for equality of opportunity, reminding us that even before women were allowed in combat roles, they were already serving… Keep Reading
Bette Midler is triumphant in her long-awaited return to Broadway musicals, starring in a very faithful revival of the classic Hello, Dolly! Dolly Levi, the New York City matchmaker set on making the best match for herself, is the perfect vehicle for her return. Midler… Keep Reading
For people of a certain age, there is a magical connection with the animated film Anastasia, perhaps the crowning achievement of the Don Bluth productions which included The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land before Time, and All Dogs Go to Heaven. … Keep Reading
The New York City Council last week approved an amendment to the city’s Human Rights law that will include veterans and members of the uniformed military (active duty, reserves, and National Guard) as a protected class which cannot be discriminated against. With the change, New… Keep Reading
September 11 is the defining event of the last two decades. It was a day of incredible tragedy, of courageous heroism, and it has defined American politics in ways large and small. It showed us how vulnerable we were as a nation, but also how… Keep Reading
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is one of those rare, once a season at most, shows which is both fantastically creative and beautifully executed. The show’s production crew has transformed the Imperial Theater into a Russian salon, with perhaps the best seating… Keep Reading
March and April are great times to visit the theater in New York. Any Broadway production that wants to be eligible for this year’s Tony Awards must open by April 27th, so new productions are starting at theaters up and down the Great White Way.… Keep Reading
The Palace Theater on Broadway in New York is currently hosting a limited run of Sunset Boulevard, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on one of my favorite films of all time (and if you have not seen the Billy Wilder masterpiece, do yourself a… Keep Reading
