THE HANGOVER REPORT – Akram Khan returns to his roots and to the stage in the exquisite GIGENIS: THE GENERATION OF THE EARTH

Although I thought I had seen the last of Akram Khan as a performer, it’s nonetheless a welcome the opportunity to see the legendary British-Bangladeshi choreographer/dancer return to the stage in … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – NAATCO’s modern verse version of CYMBELINE puts a feminist spin on the Bard’s rarely performed romance

Over at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater (many will recognize the venue as Classic Stage Company’s home base), you’ll find the National Asian American Theatre Company (known simply as “NAATCO” … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Black rage courses through Ian Andrew Askew’s multidisciplinary SLAMDANCE GARAGE

Then there’s SLAMDANCE garage at The Bushwick Starr, Ian Andrew Askew’s unclassifiable solo show that’s been produced in association with ¡Oye! Group. In their multidisciplinary piece, Askew plays with disparate … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Over at Birdland, JULIE BENKO & EUPHONIC GUMBO celebrate Mardi Gras with style and charm

Last night, I caught the wonderful Julie Benko, who returned to Birdland Jazz Club with her jazz-pianist husband Jason Yeager and his band Euphonic Gumbo for their annual Mardi Gras-themed cabaret … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jordan Harrison’s THE ANTIQUITIES episodically chronicles humanity’s dire future vis-à-vis the rise of A.I.

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to catch up with Jordan Harrison’s latest speculative play The Antiquities, which is currently running Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons (the company is presenting … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Epistolary plays that dramatize the lost art of letter-writing: Ken Ludwig’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE and Michael Griffo’s PEN PALS

Over the last week or so, I had a chance to catch up with a pair of epistolary plays that dramatize the dying art of letter-writing. As per usual, read … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Assessing New York City Ballet’s winter premieres: Justin Peck’s MYSTIC FAMILIAR and Alexei Ratmansky’s PAQUITA

In all the ways that really matter, New York City Ballet’s winter season has been, thus far, exceptional. Indeed, the relatively young company has been firing on all cylinders over … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The hugely entertaining Encores! revival of URINETOWN still tells a cautionary tale worth listening to

Earlier this week at New York City Center, I attended the anticipated Encores! revival of Urinetown. Featuring a score by Mark Hollmann and a book by Greg Kotis, the musical … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Camille A. Brown’s triumphant I AM celebrates Black joy and dance’s capacity for transcendence

Last night at The Joyce Theater in Chelsea, Camille A. Brown unveiled her latest full length work I AM to New York audiences. Altogether, it was a triumphant premiere from … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Generous, accessible storytelling (and considerable star power) propel Simon Rich’s ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE

Earlier this week, I finally caught up with All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway (the show is now in the final two … Continue Reading →