VIEWPOINTS – Leading performances come up short in Williamstown Theatre Festival/Audible’s otherwise atmospheric A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and PHOTOGRAPH 51

To address the quandary of putting together some semblance of a season during a global pandemic, the renowned Williamstown Theatre Festival made the inspired decision to record its lineup of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A round-up of in-person cabaret (while it lasted): BILLY STRITCH, NATALIE DOUGLAS, and PAIGE TURNER

It was fun while it lasted. The last few weeks allowed some semblance of in-person cabaret to return in the guise of “incidental music” for diners. However, the governor put … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Catching up with some of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies: AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, LEA SALONGA IN CONCERT, and BROADWAY PRINCESS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Last week, I caught up with some of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies. Here are my thoughts on their recent virtual concerts. AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALDNew York City CenterOn-demand through … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Manual Cinema’s CHRISTMAS CAROL, Wilma Theater’s production of HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, and Dzieci Theatre’s FOOLS MASS

This week, I looked beyond Manhattan (Brooklyn! Philadelphia! Chicago!) to satisfy my theater craving. Here are my thoughts. MANUAL CINEMA’S CHRISTMAS CAROLManual CinemaThrough December 20 The folks at Manual Cinema … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Five alternative holiday treats to cap off an offbeat year

‘Tis the season for holiday entertainment. Indeed, despite the dearth of in-person performances, there’s no shortage of incoming virtual renditions of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. But given that … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: NYTW & Theater Mitu’s REMNANT, Alvin Ailey’s REVELATIONS REIMAGINED, and Paul Muldoon’s PLAGUEY HILL

As the 2020 holiday season hits its stride (as much as it can this year), my streaming of performing arts content continues uninterrupted. Here are my latest thoughts. </REMNANT>New York … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Notable recent West End dramas, viewed from home (DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY, THREE KINGS, and EMILIA)

This past week, I was able to stream some of the more notable recent stage dramas from across the pond (in addition to the West End transfer of An American … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Henry Filloux-Bennett’s WHAT A CARVE UP!, Working Theatre’s SANCTUARY, and Natalie Margolin’s THE PARTY HOP

Here’s are my thoughts on the recent crop of streaming adventures … WHAT A CARVE UP!Barn Theatre / Lawrence Batley Theatre / New Wolsey Theatre First up was What a … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jefferson Mays once again displays complete mastery of his craft in a beguiling solo stage adaptation of Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Last night, I caught the superb new film capture of the Geffen Playhouse’s 2018 staging of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring the great Jefferson Mays. Conceived by Michael Arden … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Pre-“Nutcracker” dance roundup: A rejuvenated ABT, revisiting Batsheva’s YAG in movie form, and a treasure trove from the Royal Ballet

Before dance companies start pivoting to “Nutctracker”-mode, I was able to continue streaming some fantastic virtual fall dance programming from a couple of major companies. ABT TODAY: THE FUTURE STARTS … Continue Reading →