THE HANGOVER REPORT – Roundabout’s smashing, recalibrated KISS ME, KATE! puts the emphasis on real love

Last night, Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Cole Porter’s classic musical Kiss Me, Kate! opened on Broadway at Studio 54. The musical was last seen on Broadway in 2000 starring the regal, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s peppy BE MORE CHILL, as euphoric as ever on Broadway

Last night, Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s Be More Chill made the leap from Off-Broadway cult hit to the Broadway mainstream. I’m happy to report that the expanded version of the musical, which … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – LCT’s MY FAIR LADY is now the revival it was meant to be, thanks to a new set of principals led by the exquisite Laura Benanti

Last night, I revisited Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of the Lerner and Loewe classic My Fair Lady. I’m happy to report that the production at the Vivian Beaumont Theater has blossomed … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Roundabout’s Broadway revival of Sam Shepard’s TRUE WEST simmers when it should combust

This week, the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard’s classic play True West opened at the American Airlines Theatre courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company. Mr. Shepard’s seminal play – a Pulitzer Prize finalist in … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Tarell Alvin McCraney’s CHOIR BOY makes a joyful noise, tinged with sorrow

In Choir Boy, Tarell Alvin McCraney has written hands-down his most joyful play. That’s not to say that Mr. McCraney (perhaps best known for co-penning the Oscar-winning film Moonlight) has written a … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – 2018’s Best in Theater (Musicals)

  2018 was a good but not great year for musicals. A refreshing trend that I hope will continue is the seeming newfound desire to write completely new musicals (e.g., not based … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – 2018’s Best in Theater (Plays)

It’s that time of year again. As much as I find putting these types of “best of” lists together a challenging task, I find that it encourages me to take a … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Aaron Sorkin’s highly anticipated new stage adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is solid but not revelatory

Last week, Aaron Sorkin’s highly anticipated – and controversial – world premiere stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee’s seminal American novel about race relations in this country, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – On Broadway, RUBEN & CLAY’S Christmas modestly-scaled show is a surprisingly sweet, endearing affair

This week, Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show opened its holiday run at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. As far as this type of entertainment goes, this one’s … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Ivo van Hove’s breathtaking and prescient production of NETWORK roars open on Broadway, starring a sensational Bryan Cranston

Last night, Belgian auteur theater director Ivo van Hove’s bold, brash, and altogether stunning stage adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky’s 1976 film Network roared opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. The … Continue Reading →