VIEWPOINTS – At 20, UNDER THE RADAR expands its reach with a blast of out-of-the-box theatrical experiences (Part 1)

January in New York means a plethora of Under the Radar goodness for performing arts enthusiasts (like myself) to immerse themselves in. This year celebrating its landmark 20th anniversary — … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Audra McDonald triumphs in a color-conscious GYPSY that exposes new nuances in the classic musical

Over at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway, you’ll find six-time Tony-winner Audra McDonald getting the daily opportunity to sink her teeth into one of theater’s most iconic roles — described … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2024: Theater, Music, and Dance

With 2024 recently behind us, what better time to take stock of the year that’s just transpired to highlight the performances that have particularly distinguished themselves from the pack. Read … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – More holiday fare to end the season on a high: BIG APPLE CIRCUS, the NY POPS, and the tour of ANNIE muster good cheer

To close out the year, I attended a flurry of diverse performances that mustered good cheer, further ushering me into the holiday spirit. Here are my thoughts on the these … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Explosive, erotically-charged two-handers: Ken Urban’s A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK and Philip Ridley’s TENDER NAPALM

This fall/winter, New York theater audiences have been able to sink their teeth into a pair of explosive, erotically-charged Off-Broadway two-handers. These would be Ken Urban’s A Guide for the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jonathan Spector’s EUREKA DAY arrives on Broadway more relevant and pointed than when it first premiered

For my final performance of 2024, I chose to attend Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway mounting of Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The play has … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – An all-star cast animates CULT OF LOVE, Leslye Headland‘s deliciously caustic family comedy-drama

Last night, I had the opportunity to catch up with Second Stage Theater’s Broadway mounting of Cult of Love by Leslye Headland at the intimate Helen Hayes Theater. Known for … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Richard Foreman makes a welcome return to experimental theater-making with SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY

Over the years, Richard Foreman has become almost synonymous with New York’s avant-garde theater scene both in terms of aesthetic and content. Largely through his Ontological-Hysteric Theater — which he … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A pair of comics, JANINE HAROUNI and JOSH GLANC, idiosyncratically take the SoHo Playhouse stage

This past weekend, I ventured downtown to catch a pair of London-based comics — both of whom had hits at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe — take on the SoHo Playhouse … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cozying up to a pair of Off-Broadway musicals: York’s WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER and Irish Rep’s A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES

For musical theater fans looking to stay clear of the New York holiday madness (including seeing a show on the Great White Way), I can recommend cozying up to two … Continue Reading →