THE HANGOVER REPORT – Irish Rep brings back ON BECKETT, Bill Irwin’s illuminating rumination on Samuel Beckett’s writing

Over in Chelsea, Off-Broadway’s Irish Repertory Theatre has brought back On Beckett — a one man show conceived and performed by Tony-winner and clown extraordinaire Bill Irwin — for a … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan’s SAMSARA is a dreamlike exercise in symbiosis

Capping off India Week of Lincoln Center’s Summer in the City were two performances of Aakash Odedra Company’s production of Samsara at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Hal Linden and Marilu Henner brush off their comedic chops in Ed Weinberger’s retro THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

This week, Ed Weinberger’s The Journals of Adam and Eve opened at the Sheen Center for Culture and Thought. The past few years have seen Weinberger — who is perhaps … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At 54 Below, NATASHA YVETTE WILLIAMS raises the roof with her powerhouse vocals and riotous storytelling

This week, Grammy-winning Natasha Yvette Williams returned to 54 Below with her lively solo show. Most theater fans may know her as the bandleader in the Broadway musical Some Like … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – SMUIN CONTEMPORARY BALLET celebrates 30 years with a trio of New York premieres at The Joyce

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has returned to The Joyce Theater for the first time in more than a decade. The Chelsea residency also represents a sort … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Summertime in London: A recap of a deep dive in theater-going

This past week, I had the great pleasure of immersing myself in London’s summertime theater and broader performing arts offerings. Based on my weeklong excursion — and in contrast to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY revels in extremities via deep cuts and established masterworks

Last week, Paul Taylor Dance Company returned to The Joyce Theater with two fascinating programs, each reveling in Paul Taylor’s extreme creations, particularly those from the formative years of his … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Unpacking the grey stuff: Marin Ireland’s PRE-EXISTING CONDITION bravely explores the nuances of domestic violence

I also recently had the opportunity to catch the Off-Broadway production of Marin Ireland’s Pre-Existing Condition, which is currently playing in the intimate upstairs space of the Connelly Theater in … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Ballet Theatre takes on WOOLF WORKS, Wayne McGregor’s abstract meditation on Virginia Woolf and her novels

This past week at the Metropolitan Opera House, I attended American Ballet Theatre’s highly anticipated new production of Woolf Works, Wayne McGregor’s full length dance piece based on a trio … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jonathan Tunick’s enhanced orchestrations sparkle in the starry concert version of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

These past few weeks have been a treat for Stephen Sondheim devotees. In addition to the well deserved triumph of Maria Friedman’s acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along at … Continue Reading →