VIEWPOINTS – Divas of distinction: JOAQUINA KALUKANGO, MELISSA ERRICO, and KLEA BLACKHURST strut their stuff in song

This holiday weekend at various venues across the city, I had the opportunity to catch some wonderful nightclub acts from a trio of truly distinctive divas. Collectively, they proved that … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In these tenuous times, JINKX MONSOON shined like a beacon in her captivating Carnegie Hall debut

On Valentine’s Day, I had the great opportunity to catch Jinkx Monsoon make her highly anticipated Carnegie Hall debut in front of an adoring sold out audience. For those of … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Over at Birdland, JULIE BENKO & EUPHONIC GUMBO celebrate Mardi Gras with style and charm

Last night, I caught the wonderful Julie Benko, who returned to Birdland Jazz Club with her jazz-pianist husband Jason Yeager and his band Euphonic Gumbo for their annual Mardi Gras-themed cabaret … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The robustly-voiced matinee idol DEREK KLENA effortlessly appeases his fans at 54 Below

Over at 54 Below, Broadway’s Derek Klena recently concluded a week of sold out performances, to which many of his adoring fans flocked (I attended his final performance on Monday). … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2024: Theater, Music, and Dance

With 2024 recently behind us, what better time to take stock of the year that’s just transpired to highlight the performances that have particularly distinguished themselves from the pack. Read … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Holiday cheer for adults only: JOE ICONIS and JACKIE BEAT craft Christmastime entertainments that are more naughty than nice

Over the course of the past week or so, I had the chance to take in a pair of Christmastime entertainments for adults, and are by design definitely more naughty … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – After recent turn of events, an evening with JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND turned out to be just the right antidote

It’s safe to say that many of us were deeply affected by the turn of events earlier this month. That being said, it turned out that all I needed to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – CHRISTINA BIANCO makes a rare New York appearance with her inspired Barbra Streisand tribute show

Last evening for just a single late night performance, Christina Bianco made a rare New York appearance — the beloved funny lady now calls London her home (in fact, she … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Musical theater lyricist and book writer BILL RUSSELL walks down memory lane with some of his favorite divas

Last night at Birdland Jazz Club, I had the great privilege of attending a delightful one-night-only show hosted by Bill Russell — the thoughtful musical theater lyricist and book writer … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The great CATHERINE RUSSELL returns to Birdland Jazz Club, regally holding court

Last week, Birdland Jazz Club welcomed back the great Catherine Russell for a weeklong residency. Anyone who has seen this artist knows that she’s the real deal — a vocalist … Continue Reading →