THE HANGOVER REPORT – Calvin Royal III’s UNITE BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce is a thoughtfully curated evening of old and new

Calvin Royal III is undoubtedly one of the most popular principals within the ranks of American Ballet Theatre, beloved by audiences and fellow dancers alike for both of his performances … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The irrepressible MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER brings down the house at Joe’s Pub with an invigorating show

This past Monday, I had the chance to catch up with Martha Graham Cracker’s latest show at Joe’s Pub. This beloved Philadelphia-based drag queen is a fascinating beast. Out of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Working through grief and loss: Doménica Feraud’s SOMEONE SPECTACULAR and John Collins’ IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

This past weekend, I came across a pair of Off-Broadway plays that portrayed characters working through grief and loss — a topic that’s likely to strike a chord in many … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Assessing the inaugural season of the FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA OF LINCOLN CENTER under music director Jonathon Heyward

Last night marked the conclusion of the inaugural season of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Programmed as part of Lincoln Center’s expansive Summer for the City — which has … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Based on true events, albeit in drastically divergent ways: THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER and CELLINO V. BARNES

This week, I caught up with a pair of Off-Broadway two-handers that take their lead from true events — albeit in drastically divergent ways. As always, read on for my … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At The Green Room 42, the exuberant ANTHONY WAYNE reflects on his life and career and gets “mighty real”

Last night, I had the chance to catch Broadway performer Anthony Wayne’s cabaret show at The Green Room 42. The show is in essence a retrospective of his career and … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The Kennedy Center stylishly revives Maury Yeston’s NINE headlined by Stephen Pasquale

This past weekend, I took a field trip down to Washington, DC to catch the Kennedy Center’s highly anticipated revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Nine at the Eisenhower Theater. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Down at 54 Below, it’s always a heartfelt, cathartic homecoming party with JOE ICONIS & FAMILY

Last night, I head the great pleasure of attending Joe Iconis and Family, which this week has taken up residency at 54 Below. For those of you unfamiliar with Iconis, he’s … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Midsummer dance in the city: PILOBOLUS at The Joyce, Jakob Karr’s AIN’T DONE BAD, the return of BAAND TOGETHER

Even during these dog days of summer, dance fans in New York nevertheless still have a number of worthwhile options to choose from. As per usual, read on for my … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Crackling performances ignite Max Wolf Friedlich’s psychological thriller JOB on Broadway

Last night, Max Wolf Friedlich’s succinctly yet aptly titled Job opened at the Helen Hayes Theater on Broadway. The play premiered to great acclaim last fall at the very cozy … Continue Reading →