THE HANGOVER REPORT – The busy new musical EMPIRE chronicles the erection of New York’s most iconic skyscraper

This summer, you’ll be able to find the new musical Empire enjoying an extended commercial Off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Featuring a score and book by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Speaking their truths: Nora Burns’ DAVID’S FRIEND and Scott Ehrenpreis’ CLOWNS LIKE ME

This past week or so, I’ve had the chance to catch up with a pair of theatrical memoirs that have settled in for summer Off-Broadway runs. Here are my thoughts. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Ryan Spahn’s intimately and immersively staged INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS juggles genres, mostly successfully

This past week, I had the opportunity to take in Out of the Box Theatrics’ Off-Broadway production of Inspired by True Events by Ryan Spahn. Staged at the former New … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Reframed as a ballroom competition, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL is an unexpected bounty of joy, nostalgia, and humanity

Last night at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, I finally caught up with Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a ridiculously enjoyable, emotionally potent new “revisal” of the (in)famous dance musical by Andrew … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – PILOBOLUS begins its summer residency at The Joyce with a cohesive program evoking the dream state

This past Tuesday, Pilobolus returned to New York, commencing its three-week residency at The Joyce Theater in Chelsea. Presented under the banner of re:CREATION, the celebrated, crowd-pleasing contemporary dance company’s summer … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – After a six year hiatus, Broadway’s charming TELLY LEUNG returns to Birdland, at home and at ease

Last night, I attended Telly Leung’s cabaret performance at Birdland Jazz Club. Most people are likely to recognize Leung from his recurring role in the popular television series Glee, as well … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Pam Tanowitz’s DAY FOR NIGHT slyly examines the dynamic interplay between performance and its surroundings

Last week, Pan Tanowitz’s latest full length dance piece Day for Night graced the stage of the Amph at Little Island. Commissioned by Little Island, Tanowitz’s latest is an austere … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE lives up to its name, showcasing the various possibilities of full length story ballets

American Ballet Theatre is living up to its name by concluding its summer season at the Metropolitan Opera with a pair of meaty three act story ballets — Sir Kenneth … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Trusting the process: Dorrance Dance’s SHIFT. finds transcendence in authenticity and community

Michelle Dorrance’s latest creation Shift. — which enjoyed its world premiere last night at The Joyce Theater — is a many-splendored thing. First and foremost, the full length piece commemorates … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Cole Escola’s OH, MARY! arrives on Broadway with the tidal force of a bona fide blockbuster

Last week, Cole Escola’s runaway Off-Broadway hit comedy Oh, Mary! opened on Broadway for a limited summer engagement through September 15 at the historic Lyceum Theatre. Judging from all the … Continue Reading →