VIEWPOINTS – The evolution of the leading man: John Cullum and Michael Longoria salute Broadway in their heartfelt cabaret acts, virtually and in-person

Many of us have been itching to get back into a Broadway theater to experience the thrill of musical theater in all its glory. That day will soon come, but … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A pair of interactive art installations in Brooklyn speak potently to our times: NEGATIVE LIBERTY / POSITIVE LIBERTY & ARRIVALS + DEPARTURES

This weekend, I trekked to Brooklyn to experience a pair of interactive, socially-distanced art installations – courtesy of the american vicarious and the Brooklyn Academy of Music – that speak … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming sublime downbeat/upbeat dance: Kyle Abraham’s WHEN WE FELL and Ayodele Casel’s CHASING MAGIC

Streaming dance has come a long way since the pandemic first hit. What started off as a makeshift way to provide content to audiences remotely has turned into a vital … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Lost at sea: THE MS PHOENIX RISING & ROW sonically examine life in our rudderless times

Although this past week saw a notable increase in in-person performances, theater-makers have by and large continued to work in other mediums. In particular, I recently had the chance to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – BAM resumes in-person performance with Le Patin Libre’s INFLUENCES, in which modern dance aggressively meets ice skating

Last night, I attended the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s return to live, in-person performance in over a year – Le Patin Libre’s Influences, which is being performed outdoors this week … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Immediate storytelling and cutting-edge design work ensure that BLINDNESS is a strikingly immersive theatrical experience

If last year has taught us anything, it’s that we should be regularly exercising our ability to challenge the status quo. This also applies to theater and its administration, presentation, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The fabulous Lillias White re-opens GR42 and welcomes back in-person cabaret at long last with a rousing, upbeat set

This past weekend marked the first time that performance venues were allowed to present live shows since the pandemic hit. Among the first establishments to participate in this cautious reopening … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Representing at the Guggenheim: In-person performance returns to the museum’s iconic rotunda with energizing beatbox, street dance, and ballroom

Today marks the first day that New York performance venues (which include theaters, comedy clubs, music venues, etc.) can officially present live indoor shows at long last – albeit at … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Blurring the line between film and performance as they dance and sing (and lip-sync): Angélica Negrón’s THE ISLAND WE MADE and Penny Saunders’ IN ANY EVENT

As the pandemic has worn on (with an end hopefully soon in sight), I’ve increasingly seen performing arts institutions embrace filmmaking as a means to maximize engagement with audiences. Although … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Daniel J. Watts lets it all hang out in his lively coming-of-age memoir THE JAM: ONLY CHILD

Last night, I streamed Daniel J. Watts’s theatrical memoir The Jam: Only Child, courtesy of the Virginia-based Signature Theatre. Mr. Watts, a Tony nominee “this” season for his fiery performance … Continue Reading →