THE HANGOVER REPORT – The Kennedy Center stylishly revives Maury Yeston’s NINE headlined by Stephen Pasquale

This past weekend, I took a field trip down to Washington, DC to catch the Kennedy Center’s highly anticipated revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Nine at the Eisenhower Theater. … 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 →

VIEWPOINTS – Midsummer dance in the city: PILOBOLUS at The Joyce, Jakob Karr’s AIN’T DONE BAD, the return of BAAND TOGETHER

Even during these dog days of summer, dance fans in New York nevertheless still have a number of worthwhile options to choose from. As per usual, read on for my … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Crackling performances ignite Max Wolf Friedlich’s psychological thriller JOB on Broadway

Last night, Max Wolf Friedlich’s succinctly yet aptly titled Job opened at the Helen Hayes Theater on Broadway. The play premiered to great acclaim last fall at the very cozy … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The busy new musical EMPIRE chronicles the erection of New York’s most iconic skyscraper

This summer, you’ll be able to find the new musical Empire enjoying an extended commercial Off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Featuring a score and book by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Speaking their truths: Nora Burns’ DAVID’S FRIEND and Scott Ehrenpreis’ CLOWNS LIKE ME

This past week or so, I’ve had the chance to catch up with a pair of theatrical memoirs that have settled in for summer Off-Broadway runs. Here are my thoughts. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Ryan Spahn’s intimately and immersively staged INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS juggles genres, mostly successfully

This past week, I had the opportunity to take in Out of the Box Theatrics’ Off-Broadway production of Inspired by True Events by Ryan Spahn. Staged at the former New … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Reframed as a ballroom competition, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL is an unexpected bounty of joy, nostalgia, and humanity

Last night at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, I finally caught up with Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a ridiculously enjoyable, emotionally potent new “revisal” of the (in)famous dance musical by Andrew … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – PILOBOLUS begins its summer residency at The Joyce with a cohesive program evoking the dream state

This past Tuesday, Pilobolus returned to New York, commencing its three-week residency at The Joyce Theater in Chelsea. Presented under the banner of re:CREATION, the celebrated, crowd-pleasing contemporary dance company’s summer … 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 →