THE HANGOVER REPORT – In the caustic historically-based drama PATRIOTS, Peter Morgan pits Boris Berezovsky against Vladimir Putin for the soul of Russia

Earlier this week, the Almeida Theatre production of Peter Morgan’s new play Patriots opened on the Main Stem at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. I had seen the play two years … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In robust voice, Tony-winner ALICE RIPLEY puts her unique visceral spin on the Broadway songbook

Last night, I had the pleasure of catching Alice Ripley — a musical theater actress who deservedly won a Tony Award for her searing turn as Diane in Next to Normal — … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – David Adjmi’s dramatically and sonically glorious STEREOPHONIC triumphantly transfers to the Great White Way

Last week, Playwrights Horizons’ production of Stereophonic triumphantly transferred to the Great White Way at the John Golden Theatre. Here’s the link to my “Highly Recommended” review of David Adjmi’s … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Suzan-Lori Parks’ conflicted new play SALLY & TOM doubles as historical and backstage drama

The opportunity to take in a new Suzan-Lori Parks play is always an occasion to savor. Over the years, the playwright’s fertile imagination has invariably led to thought-provoking nights at … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Over at Paper Mill Playhouse, the exciting new musical GUN & POWDER stakes its claim to greatness

Over at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ, I had the great opportunity to catch up with the epic new musical Gun & Powder. Concocted by the exciting up-and-coming … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Shaina Taub’s dense new musical SUFFS comes to Broadway, focused and ready to fight

One of the standout new musicals of the uncommonly crowded spring theater season is the retooled version of Suffs, which opened last week at the Music Box Theatre. Written by … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly navigate romance and politics in Lia Romeo’s likeable two-hander STILL

Last night, Colt Coeur’s production of Still by Lia Romeo opened Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre just off of Union Square. Set over the course of a single fateful night, Romeo’s likeable … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance recap: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY celebrates its centennial, and SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY returns to The Joyce

In terms of dance, this week’s highlights included the return of Sydney Dance Company to The Joyce Theater, as well as a celebration of Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial at … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – THE WIZ returns to Broadway in a breezy revival flush with joyous performances and an extra dose of Afrofuturism

Last night, the Broadway revival of The Wiz opened at the Marquis Theatre. The production arrives on the Great White Way after having enjoyed a number of months on the road (the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Owen McCafferty’s timely new play AGREEMENT dramatizes the events leading up to the Good Friday Agreement

This spring, Irish Arts Center remembers the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 by hosting the import of Owen McCafferty’s Agreement. Originally staged at Lyric Theatre Belfast, the acclaimed play commemorates the … Continue Reading →