VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2020: Theater, Music/Cabaret, and Dance

In all respects, 2020 was a stunted year, and few industries was hit harder than the performing arts. Nonetheless, out of the rubble, defiant gems arose – sometimes in the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Facing adversity, together: Bristol Old Vic’s MESSIAH and the Almeida’s NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

To close out this decimated year, I chose to stream a pair of somber productions from across the pond – both reflective, clear-eyed monuments to an unprecedented 2020. Nowhere in … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – ON POINTE on Disney Plus is an inspiring ode to the capacity of children and young adults to thrive

Yesterday, I binge-watched Disney Plus‘s new documentary series On Pointe, which chronicles a year at the prestigious School of American Ballet (“SAB”). Closely associated with the world renowned New York … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Highly anticipated stage-to-screen adaptations: A searingly acted MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM and a faithfully transcribed THE PROM

December was a big month for major stage-to-screen adaptations. Indeed, much to the delight of locked-down theater fans, the recent weeks saw the Netflix premieres of the highly anticipated film … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Isaac Gómez’s WALLY WORLD, Mary Zimmerman’s THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER, and 54 Below Premieres SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED

First and foremost, I hope everyone is having a happy, safe, and relaxing holiday (all things considered)! Here are my thoughts on the most recent crop of streaming content. WALLY … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Pam Tanowitz’s captivating FINALLY UNFINISHED, two new works from Alvin Ailey, and BalletCollective’s immersive NUTCRACKER

I recently got the chance to take in some rather fascinating virtual dance productions. Here are my thoughts on them. FINALLY UNFINISHED: PART 1Pam Tanowitz Dance / The Joyce Theater … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – DON’T TELL MAMA keeps the flame alive on Restaurant Row

Last week, I mourned the loss (again) of most of live and in-person entertainment in New York, scant as it was. This sad circumstance was almost completely dictated by the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Riz Ahmed’s ferocious THE LONG GOODBYE, Justin Vivian Bond’s Christmas show at Joe’s Pub, and yet another A CHRISTMAS CAROL

As Christmas draws ever nearer, I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the quantity and quality of the streaming content out there. Here are my latest thoughts. THE LONG GOODBYE: … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Wholesome holiday entertainment via NORM LEWIS’s Christmas show, the Old Vic’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Irish Rep’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

For those of you seeking more traditional, wholesome holiday entertainment, I recommend that you check out the recently-viewed virtual Christmas treats below. NORM LEWIS: CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE!Feinstein’s/54 BelowOn-demand through December … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Theater companies collaborate to mount THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK, THIS IS WHO I AM, and I AM SENDING YOU THE SACRED FACE

During the pandemic, theater companies around the world continue to collaborate amongst themselves to produce virtual content at an impressive clip. Here are my thoughts on some recent viewings. THE … Continue Reading →