THE HANGOVER REPORT – Germany’s tanzmainz makes its Joyce debut with Sharon Eyal’s visceral, hypnotic SOUL CHAIN

This week, the German contemporary dance company known as tanzmainz makes its Joyce debut. For the occasion, the company – which takes its residence at the prolific Chelsea dance venue through … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – For one night only, the great Natalia Osipova conjures the versatility of her career in FORCE OF NATURE

This past weekend, Natalia Osipova performed for one night only at New York City Center, giving her many dance fans a glimpse, once again, of the greatness that elevated her … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The romance fails to ignite in Hong Kong Ballet’s otherwise sweeping and cinematic update of ROMEO & JULIET

This past weekend at New York City Center, Hong Kong Ballet performed – for two performances only – its production of Romeo & Juliet, which has been choreographed by the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – LONDON THEATER RECAP: An overview of new family fare, high dramas, some requisite Shakespeare, and twists on ballet classics

VIEWPOINTS – LONDON THEATER RECAP: An overview of new family fare, high dramas, some requisite Shakespeare, and twists on ballet classics Over the holiday season, I got the opportunity to … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – 2022 IN REVIEW: Theater, Music, and Dance

2022 saw live performances continue to emerge from Covid’s comprehensive grasp. In no particular order, here are my thematically grouped picks for the most notable happenings in the performing arts … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In a terrifically eclectic “Revelations”-less evening, ALVIN AILEY unveils new works by Jamar Roberts and Kyle Abraham

Earlier this week, I attended a performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, where the beloved dance company is wrapping up its current winter/fall season … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance roundup: City Ballet’s Sterling Hyltin retires in THE NUTCRACKER and MICHELLE DORRANCE’s exuberant evening of world premieres

This past week, I got my dance fix by way of a pair of eclectic performances. Here are my thoughts on them, as always. NEW YORK CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE’S … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Emanuel Gat’s LOVETRAIN2020 brings world dance, kitsch, and eclecticism to the Tears for Fears songbook

Last night at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, the Brooklyn Academy of Music presented Emanuel Gat’s LOVETRAIN2020, the Israeli choreographer’s latest evening length work set to the iconic songs … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A new crop of dancers invigorate PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY’s fall season at the David H. Koch Theater

Paul Taylor Dance Company has long been one of New York’s most iconic dance companies, not only because of Taylor’s idiosyncratic brand of movement, but also because of the caliber … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Dimitris Papaioannou’s imagery intense TRANSVERSE ORIENTATION evokes myth and religion in a parade wondrous tableaus

Last night, Dimitris Papaioannou’s large-scale production of Transverse Orientation opened at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House for a weeklong run as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s ongoing … Continue Reading →