THE HANGOVER REPORT – At the cell, THE TIGER’S BRIDE takes a feminist, immersive spin on “Bluebeard’s Castle”

It’s been a while since I’ve last indulged myself in an immersive theatrical experience. That drought ended last night when I attended Theatre Uzume’s production of The Tiger’s Bride at … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance recap: Hope Boykin adapts THE OTHER SIDE for dance and Jean Butler deconstructs the Irish jig in WHAT WE HOLD

This past week, I had the opportunity to catch up with a couple of dance performances that used choreography to fascinating ends. Read on below for my thoughts. JEAN BUTLER: … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The timely Trump musical parody FIVE takes its cue from “Six” but fails to scale the same heights

Musical parodies are a tricky beast to get right despite their continued prevalence in commercial theater. A case in point is Five: The Parody Musical — with a score by … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Unlikely bedfellows: Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR and Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet in EXISTENTIALISM

Human relationships come in all shapes and sizes — a fact illustrated by a pair of rigorous if not totally successful Off-Broadway two-handers. As always, read on for my thoughts … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – He said, she said: The Almeida’s stylishly-staged THE HUNT throws its two cents into the conversation

It’s a been a busy few weeks of “he said, she said” in New York theater. Indeed, plays about allegations of sexual abuse and their resulting incriminations are in the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Branden Jacobs-Jenkins spiky family drama APPROPRIATE ferociously takes Broadway by storm

Last night, I finally had the opportunity to catch up with the Second Stage production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ sensational 2014 play Appropriate, which is currently playing on Broadway at the Hayes … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret homages: AMY JO JACKSON spins the Annie Lennox songbook and an immersive GRAND HOTEL reunion concert

This week, after my regularly scheduled theatrical programming, I found myself at a pair of satisfying cabaret performances that paid homage to pop and theatrical icons. As always, read on … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Urgency fuels THE ALLY, Itamar Moses’ stunning, debate-driven new play at The Public

Last night, The Public Theater’s production of The Ally by Itamar Moses (perhaps best known for penning the book for the Tony-winning musical The Band’s Visit) opened at the Anspacher Theater at the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In the austere I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE, Mona Pirnot expresses love, life, and loss as she can

Last night, I was able to catch up with Mona Pirnot’s one woman show I Love You So Much I Could Die, which is currently running Off-Broadway at New York … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – David Greenspan decadently sinks his teeth into Joey Merlo’s hallucinatory ON SET WITH THEDA BARA

Any opportunity to witness David Greenspan in action is an occasion to savor. Over the years, the cherished downtown actor has made a name for himself for appearing in virtuosic … Continue Reading →