Arts Critic Simon to Speak
John Simon, the New York cultural and theater critic of New York magazine for 36 years, will discuss “On Becoming a Critic” in a Gene Barnett Literary Society Lecture on Monday, March 27, at 8 p.m., in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus.
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A master of arts criticism, he has long been noted for his acid tongue and aggressive style, earning the title “Count Dracula of Shubert Alley.” Simon’s intelligent and eloquent reviews are often provocative. Award-winning playwright Edward Albee said, “Mr. Simon’s disapproval of my plays has been a source of comfort to me over the years and his dislike of “A Delicate Balance” gives me courage to go on, as they say.”
In 2005, Applause Theatre and Cinema Books published three volumes of Simon’s collected works — on theater, music and film. This provocative collection spans 30 years and includes his work from New York magazine as well as the Hudson Review, Opera News, the New Leader and National Review. Simon now writes theater criticisms for Bloomberg.com.
The publication of John Simon on Theater, John Simon on Music and John Simon on Film coincided with his departure from New York magazine. The books bring together the critical highlights of his reviews. In the theater volume, the selected reviews cover a wide range of New York productions, from the East Village to Broadway.
John Simon was born in Serbia and educated at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., earning his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees there. Although English is not his first language, Simon often criticizes the (mis)use of the language in American writing.
The Literary Society lecture includes a question-and-answer period with the audience. Books will be available for sale and signing. General admission is $10, free for faculty, staff and students with valid FDU ID. All tickets are available at the door, starting at 7:15 p.m., on the night of the lecture. For further information call 201-692-7028.
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March 2006
| · | Commencement to Honor Internationally Renowned Figures |
| · | Middle States Update |
| · | Students Study in England, Spain, Switzerland |
| · | Grant Focuses on Burden/Twombly Archival Project |
| · | ‘Hot Topics’ is Hot! |
| · | Arts Critic Simon to Speak |
| · | Knights to Play in NIT |
| · | Rosalind Russell Film Series |
| · | New Members Chosen for Heritage Hall |
| · | FDU Press Publishes Nine New Books |
| · | Holiday and Time-off Schedule |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, Announcing, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Kohn, Petracco, Salzman, Tantral |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — U.S. Secretary of Education Visits, Black History Month Events, Art on Exhibit. |
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