THE HANGOVER REPORT – An all-star cast animates CULT OF LOVE, Leslye Headland‘s deliciously caustic family comedy-drama

Last night, I had the opportunity to catch up with Second Stage Theater’s Broadway mounting of Cult of Love by Leslye Headland at the intimate Helen Hayes Theater. Known for … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Richard Foreman makes a welcome return to experimental theater-making with SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY

Over the years, Richard Foreman has become almost synonymous with New York’s avant-garde theater scene both in terms of aesthetic and content. Largely through his Ontological-Hysteric Theater — which he … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A pair of comics, JANINE HAROUNI and JOSH GLANC, idiosyncratically take the SoHo Playhouse stage

This past weekend, I ventured downtown to catch a pair of London-based comics — both of whom had hits at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe — take on the SoHo Playhouse … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cozying up to a pair of Off-Broadway musicals: York’s WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER and Irish Rep’s A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES

For musical theater fans looking to stay clear of the New York holiday madness (including seeing a show on the Great White Way), I can recommend cozying up to two … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Assessing a pair of Off-Broadway revivals: An overwrought MERCHANT OF VENICE and a crystalline mounting of ORSON’S SHADOW

In this midst of this busy fall/winter theater season, I had the chance to take a pair of Off-Broadway revivals that stealthily opened in the East Village. Here are my … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Commemorating Latina icons on their own terms: GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! at Soho Rep and MERCEDES, PART 1 at BAM

Over the past week or so, I came across two decidedly avant-garde production that commemorated Latina icons on their own defiant terms. As per usual, read on for my further … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Star-driven plays, Off-Broadway: Robert O’Hara’s SHIT. MEET. FAN. and Kenneth Lonergan’s HOLD ON TO ME DARLING

This fall/winter season, theatergoers clamored for tickets to two star-driven plays Off-Broadway, both of which commanded top dollar for admission. As per usual, read on for my thoughts on these … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Making their mark, again: TEETH is more biting than ever and ELF THE MUSICAL returns with an extra spring in its step

This fall/winter theater season, a pair of musicals based on movies have returned to New York in productions that improve upon their previous incarnation(s). As usual, read on below for … Continue Reading →

"Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy" at The Shed (photo by Brian Ferry).

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Seemingly from the ashes, LUNA LUNA once again brings art’s fun and whimsy side to the masses

This past weekend at The Shed in Hudson Yards, I basked in the wonders of Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy. Having proven to be a big hit in Los Angeles earlier this … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Family matters, exposed: Assessing Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT and Dominique Morisseau’s BAD KREYÒL

This New York fall theater season has brought onto the boards a pair of anticipated new plays by two of our more accomplished playwrights — Katori Hall’s The Blood Quilt … Continue Reading →