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1. REVIEW: Sam Shepard's ‘Heartless’ premieres
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... an abstract study in the supernatural rather than a straightforward narrative. Frankly, whatever phantom themes the distinguished author of “A Lie of the Mind” and “Fool for Love” seeks to illuminate ...

2. N.J. law enforcement to take on, eliminate human trafficking
(N.J./State)

... Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa has issued a new statewide law enforcement directive that would work to combat human trafficking in New Jersey. On Thursday, Chiesa illuminated the prevalent condition ...

3. REVIEW: ‘Medieval Play’ makes little sense of darker ages
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Prefer Blondes’ gets an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth ...

4. REVIEW: ‘Chimichangas and Zoloft’ proves easy to digest
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

...  REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely  ...

5. REVIEW: ‘Potted Potter’ goes wild over Harry
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere ...

6. REVIEW: Spiegelworld’s ‘Empire’ arrives uptown
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere ...

7. REVIEW: ‘Jukebox Jackie’ walks on the mild side
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... spiritual homelessness REVIEW: ‘Cock’ fights about desire REVIEW: ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ gets an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates ...

8. HBO Movie 'Hemingway and Gellhorn': Misfire or irresistible?
(Entertainment/Movies)

... on platitudes about honor and the writing life that crams in actual figures and incidents but does little to illuminate them, or to make us care about the romance at its center.” While based on real ...

9. REVIEW: ‘The Common Pursuit’ traces literary lives
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere REVIEW: ‘The Columnist’ lacks detail REVIEW: ‘Nice Work If You ...

10. REVIEW: ‘My Children! My Africa!’ reveals a national nightmare
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere REVIEW: ‘The Columnist’ lacks detail REVIEW: ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ glows ...

11. REVIEW: ‘February House’ not so inviting
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere ...

12. REVIEW: ‘Old Jews Telling Jokes’ dishes out vintage yocks
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere REVIEW: ‘The Columnist’ lacks detail REVIEW: ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ glows ...

13. REVIEW: ‘Title and Deed’ talks about spiritual homelessness
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere REVIEW: ‘The Columnist’ lacks detail REVIEW: ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ glows ...

14. REVIEW: ‘Cock’ fights about desire
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... gets an Encore REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere ...

15. REVIEW: ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ gets an Encore
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

...  RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap ...

16. REVIEW: ‘Lonely, I’m Not’ but dull it seems
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... W. 43rd St., New York. Call (212) 246-4422 or visit www.2st.com. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely ...

17. REVIEW: ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner' dishes out some mirth
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 729-1300 or visit www.roundabouttheatre.org. RECENT COLUMNS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer ...

18. REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

Playwright David Rabe studies a young man on the verge of living in the ‘60s BY MICHAEL SOMMERS NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM OFF BROADWAY REVIEW A young man is aroused from his dead-end existence through ...

19. 'Chimpanzee' movie review, trailer: Good message outweighs fair cinematography
(Entertainment/Movies)

... experience fear or joy, curiosity or pain. In that sense, "Chimpanzee" completes a trilogy of films released over the past year that illuminate human self-delusion. "Project Nim" chronicled the sad life ...

20. 'Finding Your Roots' on PBS premiere: Cory Booker, John Lewis, and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
(Entertainment/Movies)

... to precede Masterpiece Theater will illuminate the family histories of Samuel L. Jackson, Harry Connick, Jr., Condoleeza Rice, Robert Downey, Jr. and Barbara Walters, among other notable individuals. ...