All things Broadway and all things Suzy Conn
Welcome to the Western World’s second most conflicted holiday — another combo religious/solstice holiday which raises strong passion from both sides … let’s call them the Crosses vs the Bunnies for this one, which is the quarterly follow-up to the big Mangers vs Santas debate at winter solstice. Looking forward …more
I had a ton of fun in on February 8th at the CTI (Commercial Theatre Institute) Marketing Conference. It was the first time I’d done a keynote on a stage with a full set … when I turned in one direction I was in a library, and when I turned …more
I was doing some image searches on fashion and ran across this old favorite of mine … I hadn’t seen it in a while and it is oddly mesmerizing. Obviously Marilyn was pretty special — but the pink on red color palette is also pretty unusual and adds a really …more
January is always one of my favorite months of the year because we do something at Microsoft call Mid-year Review (or MYR to the acronymnically inclined) which is a globally run business review of all subsidiaries that is sort of a cross between a root canal and a pep talk. …more
This is my first Thanksgiving as an American, and to celebrate I’d like to roll out a little American Thanksgiving history! Thanksgiving is actually a relatively modern holiday – and only an “official” holiday since 1941. In fact, although U.S. Presidents had declared a general day of thanksgiving to be …more
Check out this fantastic new promo video for Chick Flick the Musical, now on the Tubes of the InterWeb and tracking to more than 400 views already! The video features commentary from Director Mary Catherine Burke; Choreographer Tiffany Hollier; and Writer Suzy Conn. They’re all fantastic — the camera loves …more
Thanksgiving is actually a relatively modern holiday – and only an “official” holiday since 1941. In fact, although U.S. Presidents had declared a general day of thanksgiving to be observed on the last Thursday in November beginning with a custom started by Lincoln in 1863, Thanksgiving didn’t become an official …more
One of the great joys of being a parent is to watch your child grow into an adult. It’s not what they usually talk about — society typically focuses on the joy of children as innocents, but from my standpoint it’s a 100x more rewarding to create a contributing human …more
My daughter Myrna is playing the role of Rose Fenny in the Arts Alliance’s 2014 production of DOGFIGHT. It’s November 21, 1963. Before heading off to serve in the Vietnam War, three young Marines set out to embrace their last night of freedom, youth, and, debauchery. Their evening takes a …more
I’m looking forward to seeing the next version of CHICK FLICK THE MUSICAL at the Millbrook Playhouse in Mill Hall, PA. Running October 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th; this is the latest workshop edition of the show, but now at a great theatre. Many thanks to Artistic Director David Leidholdt at Millbrook for his support. …more
Today is my little brother’s birthday. Morgan works at PTC Therapeutics which is a bio-tech start-up in New Jersey doing some very …more
A little July 4th treat for all you Mitzi Gaynor fans out there — you know who you are! I can only …more
Funny how sometimes companies need to re-learn their own lessons. As I ponder the massive popularity of FROZEN, I can’t help but shake …more
It’s always thought-provoking to see what happens when content catches on and becomes viral. What makes an idea or product so interesting …more
I’m excited to be joining my wife, Suzy Conn, at the opening of her new musical CHICK FLICK the MUSICAL in NYC today. …more
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Thanksgiving is actually a relatively modern holiday – and only an “official” holiday since 1941. In fact, although U.S. Presidents had declared …more
