VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2020: Theater, Music/Cabaret, and Dance

In all respects, 2020 was a stunted year, and few industries was hit harder than the performing arts. Nonetheless, out of the rubble, defiant gems arose – sometimes in the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Facing adversity, together: Bristol Old Vic’s MESSIAH and the Almeida’s NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

To close out this decimated year, I chose to stream a pair of somber productions from across the pond – both reflective, clear-eyed monuments to an unprecedented 2020. Nowhere in … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Isaac Gómez’s WALLY WORLD, Mary Zimmerman’s THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER, and 54 Below Premieres SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED

First and foremost, I hope everyone is having a happy, safe, and relaxing holiday (all things considered)! Here are my thoughts on the most recent crop of streaming content. WALLY … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – DON’T TELL MAMA keeps the flame alive on Restaurant Row

Last week, I mourned the loss (again) of most of live and in-person entertainment in New York, scant as it was. This sad circumstance was almost completely dictated by the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Riz Ahmed’s ferocious THE LONG GOODBYE, Justin Vivian Bond’s Christmas show at Joe’s Pub, and yet another A CHRISTMAS CAROL

As Christmas draws ever nearer, I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the quantity and quality of the streaming content out there. Here are my latest thoughts. THE LONG GOODBYE: … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Wholesome holiday entertainment via NORM LEWIS’s Christmas show, the Old Vic’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Irish Rep’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

For those of you seeking more traditional, wholesome holiday entertainment, I recommend that you check out the recently-viewed virtual Christmas treats below. NORM LEWIS: CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE!Feinstein’s/54 BelowOn-demand through December … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A round-up of in-person cabaret (while it lasted): BILLY STRITCH, NATALIE DOUGLAS, and PAIGE TURNER

It was fun while it lasted. The last few weeks allowed some semblance of in-person cabaret to return in the guise of “incidental music” for diners. However, the governor put … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Catching up with some of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies: AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, LEA SALONGA IN CONCERT, and BROADWAY PRINCESS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Last week, I caught up with some of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies. Here are my thoughts on their recent virtual concerts. AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALDNew York City CenterOn-demand through … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – St. Ann’s Warehouse digs into its archives to shed light on Lou Reed’s legacy: SONGS FOR DRELLA & BERLIN

For two consecutive weeks, St. Ann’s Warehouse has dug into its archives to shed light on the late Lou Reed – whose storied career spanned decades and included fronting the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A roundup of recent in-person performances: Derek Fordjour’s FLY AWAY, Brookfield Place’s ENCOUNTERS, and ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER

When it comes to live, in-person performances, New York continues to exhibit — albeit minimally — signs of life. Here’s a roundup of my thoughts on some recent, pandemic-friendly experiences. … Continue Reading →