Jordan Lauf

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A new documentary looks at 50 years of iconic SoHo restaurant Raoul’s

2 weeks ago | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

A documentary about iconic SoHo restaurant Raoul’s is screening in New York City through Sunday after its world premiere Monday at the Tribeca Film Festival. “Raoul’s: A New York Story” highlights the beloved French bistro Raoul’s, which opened 50 years ago in SoHo.Back in 1975, French brothers Serge and Guy Raoul served simple bistro classics to a collection of artists, models and actors who were thrilled to have a restaurant in an area that was still mostly empty warehouses.
A new off-Broadway play explores the life of a trans rabbi

2 months ago | gothamist.com | Jordan Lauf |Alison Stewart

Rabbi Abby Chava Stein comes from a prominent Hasidic family in Williamsburg and was trained from a young age to be a rabbi. She also knew that she was a girl years before she learned what it meant to be a trans woman.
This NYC editor valued work 'above everything else.' Then she was let go.

2 months ago | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the former executive editor of Teen Vogue and Feministing magazine. For years, she says, she considered her work to be her identity — until she was laid off from her dream job. Afterwards, Mukhopadhyay felt lost and depressed and realized how much of her self-worth was tied up in her career.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's new album on ‘The Warriors’ brings salsa, hip-hop to the NYC film

Oct 24, 2024 | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer and composer behind the Broadway hit "Hamilton," has collaborated with playwright Eisa Davis to create a new concept album, inspired by the 1979 cult classic film, "The Warriors."It features Nas, Billy Porter, Lauryn Hill and Broadway superstars like Philippa Soo, Amber Gray, Jasmine Cephas Jones and more.
How to live your best life: A new book from an NYC author examines how to ‘unhide’

Sep 11, 2024 | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

Ruth Rathblott hid part of her identity for decades: She had a limb deficiency due to a congenital condition called amniotic band syndrome. Out of fears that she would not find a job, love or acceptance, Rathblott hid her left hand from coworkers and dating partners for 25 years. “It's incredibly exhausting,” said Rathblott.
New NYT documentary examines Louis C.K.’s success after sexual misconduct allegations

Jul 27, 2024 | gothamist.com | Kousha Navidar |Jordan Lauf

Less than a decade ago, comedian Louis C.K. was at the height of his fame: a beloved, misanthropic performer with a hit TV show. On Nov. 9, 2017, the New York Times ran a story that featured five women accusing him of masturbating in front of them. One source claimed that he did this while she spoke with him via phone.
Pete Wells on his 12 years as the NYT's restaurant critic

Jul 18, 2024 | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

After 12 years, New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells is moving on. In his time in that role, he's scoured the boroughs for the best slice of pizza, given stars to fine dining establishments and food trucks, and even ranked the 100 best restaurants in the city. A great Pete Wells review can elevate a restaurant, while a bad one can spell trouble. In an essay published in the Times this week, Pete got candid about the health concerns that accompanied the job.
Taffy Brodesser-Akner on her new novel, money and life after trauma

Jul 10, 2024 | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s new novel, “Long Island Compromise,” begins with this line: "Do you want to hear a story with a terrible ending?"Who wouldn’t want to keep reading? A terrible ending, it turns out, is not what you think. The story starts with the kidnapping of Carl Fletcher in his driveway, at his very nice home on Long Island in 1980. Carl is rich — really rich. His father escaped from Poland with an idea that he turned into a fortune: polystyrene, AKA styrofoam. Back to the kidnappers.
Daniel Radcliffe on his Broadway hit 'Merrily We Roll Along'

Jun 16, 2024 | gothamist.com | Alison Stewart |Jordan Lauf

In light of Sunday's Tony Awards, WNYC is revisiting some of the conversations we've had with people doing exciting work on Broadway. “Merrily We Roll Along” has had a phenomenal run on Broadway. The musical is nominated for seven awards at this Sunday’s Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. But the show wasn’t always so celebrated. In fact, the story of the 1981 production of “Merrily We Roll Along” is legendary, almost infamous.
Jim Parsons and Jessica Lange on their new Broadway show 'Mother Play'

May 22, 2024 | gothamist.com | Kousha Navidar |Jordan Lauf

“Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions" is the newest work from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel and is running now at Broadway's Hayes Theater. It's also a personal work inspired by Vogel’s family's story. Jessica Lange stars as Phyllis, a single mom struggling with alcoholism and her finances. She is delighted by her oldest son Carl, played by Jim Parsons, and seems confused and disappointed by her daughter Martha, played by Celia Keenan-Bolger.