Sometimes we'll read a review of a show being produced elsewhere and, for a moment, wish we lived there rather than here. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen (and only for a moment). Luckily, New York being the theater capital that it is we manage to get many of those productions. Eventually. And sometimes we just get them through other means (that's your cue, PBS). For instance, if you're as curious about the National Theater's production of Frankenstein as we are—its directed by Trainspotting's Danny Boyle and starring the awesomely-named Benedict Cumberbatch (Holmes) and Jonny Lee Miller (the first Mr. Angelina Jolie, probably still most famous as Sick Boy in Trainspotting) as both the Doctor and his creation—you'll probably be interested to know that while the show is still playing to sold-out houses in London it hits our shores later this month for two nights. The second performance allowing American audiences a chance to see the actors perform both roles. more ›

Before the movie industry moved West, and before tax credits lured it back here from time to time — two of the most successful production companies resided right in New York City, according to the Bowery Boys. The American Vitagraph Company (at 140 Nassau Street, and later in Midwood), and Edison Studios (41 East 21st St, and later the Bronx) both thrived in the city in the early 1900s. more ›

Did you know Frankenstein was a vegan? (Well, he was rather pale.) In Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror novel, the man made monster says, “I do not destroy the lamb and kid to glut my appetite; acorns and berries afford my sufficient nourishment." What a compassionate guy! more ›

Judging from the plunging dewpoints and jump in pressure a cold front passed through the city between 8 and 9 this morning. It is going to take a few hours for cooler air to arrive, meaning today's high may reach the upper 40s before cooling down after lunch. Clear skies tonight will allow for a lot of cooling and a strong westerly breeze will add to the chill. Tomorrow is looking sunny with seasonable temperatures. Expect a high around 47. more ›