THE STATE OF THE ARTS – October 29, 2014

RECENT RECOMMENDATIONS THE REAL THING – Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece returns to Broadway with a starry cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cynthia Nixon, and they’re all more than … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Mini Retrospectives on the Boards this Fall

I’ve often thought that the best way to appreciate an artist’s output is within the context of the their larger body of work. Fans of Shakespeare and classical music composers, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Downtown Divas

You know the New York theater season is in full swing when the boards of the Great White Way are lit up by the glamorous star wattage of the dames … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A Recap of My London Performing Arts Adventures

Over the past week-and-a-half, I had the great privilege of re-immersing myself in the rich, varied performing arts scene in London and beyond. What still strikes me about the scene … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS: The Frugal New York Theatergoer

After getting a sense of how many performances I attend, most people tend to ask: “How are you able to afford it all?” For the record, I am (currently) NOT … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS: Space and Perspective Relative to Performance (Part II – Breaking the Fourth Wall, and Then Some)

In the previous installment, I explored how one’s experience of performance can be affected not only by the dimensions of the playing space, but also by one’s physical location within … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS: Hall of Mirrors – Chronicling Drag Culture on Broadway

For decades before Jared Leto won acclaim for his Oscar-winning performance in the film “Dallas Buyers Club”, drag has been prevalent on Broadway.  Drag’s presence in mainstream Broadway owes much … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Cabaret

2013 was a fantastic year for cabaret, in no small part to the outstanding offerings at the beautifully designed cabaret club, 54 Below, which enjoyed its full year in operation. … Continue Reading →