VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret roundup: Nights of hilarity with JACKIE BEAT, CHRISTOPHER SIEBER, and SUSIE MOSHER

Over the past few days, I had the great opportunity to peruse the current offerings of some of New York’s iconic cabaret venues. What I encountered were nights of unadulterated … 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 →

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 – 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 →

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 – 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 – Hilarious Tony nominee LESLIE RODRIGUEZ KRITZER gives her Lady of the Lake an inspired spinoff

One of the most gifted comic actresses currently working in musical theater, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer is beloved by many theater fans for her kooky yet lovable stage portrayals. It’s no … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Over at Birdland, the legendary KAREN AKERS gives a master class in the art of cabaret

Earlier this week on Memorial Day proper, I had the great pleasure of catching the great Karen Akers perform her cabaret act Water Under the Bridge at Birdland Jazz Club. To say … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In her glorified cabaret confessional NOBODY CARES, Laura Benanti speaks and sings her truth

Currently over at Off-Broadway’s Minetta Lane Theatre, you’ll be able to catch Laura Benanti in her theatrical memoir Nobody Cares, which has returned to the West Village venue for an … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In Sutton Lee Seymour’s savvily conceived BROADWAY BARBIE, the seasoned drag queen continues to mine the musical theater songbook

This past weekend at The Green Room 42, I had the opportunity to catch the final night — at least here in New York — of Sutton Lee Seymour’s latest … Continue Reading →