VIEWPOINTS – The Best of 2019

2019 is now officially a series of memories. Here are the best of them (in alphabetical order, by category).   BEST NEW PLAYS Ain’t No Mo’ (The Public Theater) BLKS (MCC … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – BARTCHLAND FOLLIES deviantly and stylishly revives New York’s storied downtown nightlife scene

This past Friday – way past my bedtime – I ventured back to the McKittrick Hotel to catch the Bartschland Follies, a subversive late night bill of naughty cabaret, vaudeville, drag, burlesque, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz tell all in the terrific TWOHANDER, a bittersweet reunion

Last night, I attended Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz’s terrific new cabaret show entitled Twohander. I’ve been a longtime fan of each of these two Broadway veterans ever … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Pride Performances, Part 2: An escape from the intensity but not the spirit of Pride weekend

Over World Pride, I continued to indulge in LGBT-themed performances that have sprung up from in various forms across New York City. For some – including myself – catching these … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – JULIE MADLY DEEPLY, a loving tribute to Dame Julie Andrews from a super fangirl

This week, I paid my final visit to 59E59 Theaters’ 2019 edition of its wonderful Brits Off Broadway series to catch Sarah-Louise Young’s Julie Madly Deeply. In essence, the work … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The eclectic, arousing QUEEN OF HEARTS is quintessential Company XIV

Going to Company XIV shows is very much akin to the Cirque du Soleil experience – you’ll never forget the first time. And if Queen of Hearts happens to be … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jessica Walker’s Suzy Solidor bio-play ALL I WANT IS ONE NIGHT is tastefully erotic, intimately musical

Last night, I caught Jessica Walker’s latest musical portrait All I Want Is One Night at 59E59 Theaters. The show – one of the final offerings of this year’s Brits Off Broadway festival … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – John Kelly’s TIME NO LINE weaves together a living memoir, creating art in the process

Last night, I caught one of the final performances of veteran performance artist John Kelly’s theatrical memoir Time No Line at, fittingly, La Mama’s Ellen Stewart Theatre. Sufficiently doing justice to his long, storied … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Variety shows with a twist: XIVARIÉTÉ and Thisispopbaby’s RIOT

In the early 20th century, variety shows – particularly vaudeville – were staples of American stage entertainment. Over time, vaudeville took a back seat to make way for more “sophisticated” … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A recap of this season’s top holiday entertainments

Happy New Year, everybody! As we embark on 2018, I’d like to recap the roster of five worthwhile holiday-themed shows in New York I attended across the worlds of theater, dance, … Continue Reading →