THE HANGOVER REPORT – The Joyce’s MERCE CUNNINGHAM CELEBRATION gives us a glimpse of the master’s game-changing vision

2019 marks the centennial of Merce Cunningham, one of the most important choreographers in all of dance and an indisputably towering figure in twentieth century art. To celebrate this occasion and … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Stephen Petronio Company’s BLOODLINES continues to explore dance heritage via Cunningham, Perez, and a new Petronio

Just for a handful of performances at NYU Skirball (the final performance is tonight), Stephen Petronio Company continues to explore American dance heritage via its ambitious and uncommonly satisfying multi-year … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Ohad Naharin at the top of his game: VENEZUELA is obsessive and sexy

This weekend, I caught Ohad Naharin’s latest creation, a two-part, evening-length dance piece entitled Venezuela. The work, which was performed by Batsheva Dance Company (the choreographer’s acclaimed dance company), had its … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – City Ballet star Sara Mearns shines in the delightful Encores! revival of Rodgers and Hart’s I MARRIED AN ANGEL

Sunday evening at New York City Center, I caught the final performance of the delightful Encores! revival of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart’s rarely performed I Married an Angel. Besides getting … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago delves into Naharin and Pite’s striking body of work

This weekend, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is completing a highly successful, well-sold two week residency at the Joyce Theater in Chelsea. The renowned dance troupe performed two discrete programs, delving … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT– In its unfussiness, Les Arts Florissants’ RAMEAU, MAÎTRE À DANSER proves invigorating

This weekend, I caught William Christie’s exquisite 24-member baroque chamber music ensemble Les Arts Florissants perform an operatic double bill by Jean-Philippe Rameau at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. Mr. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – City Ballet’s winter season continues with its enchanting SLEEPING BEAUTY and a new Peck, among other works

And so New York City Ballet’s winter season continues – with its stylistic range on full display after opening the season with a pair of timeless, soul-enriching all-Balanchine programs (one set … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Recirquel Company’s NON SOLUS melds circus arts with dance, morosely

Last night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, I caught a performance of the Recirquel Company’s Non Solus (which translates in English to “not alone”). One … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – NEW YORK CITY BALLET opens its winter season with two nicely balanced all-Balanchine programs

There’s no question that New York City Ballet, with its bravado technique and exciting musicality, is one of the preeminent classical ballet companies in the world. No other company approaches … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Contemporary dance companies L-E-V, Grupo Corpo, and Rosas captivate in their brief New York appearances

I love living in New York. It’s one of the few places on this planet where, over the course of a single week, one is able to catch the very … Continue Reading →