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 – In her Carnegie Hall debut, frisky cabaret star MEOW MEOW conjures the Weimar Republic

Also this past weekend for one night only, I attended Meow Meow’s anticipated Carnegie Hall debut at the subterranean Zankel Hall. I’ve been following this frisky, subversive cabaret star’s career … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret homages: AMY JO JACKSON spins the Annie Lennox songbook and an immersive GRAND HOTEL reunion concert

This week, after my regularly scheduled theatrical programming, I found myself at a pair of satisfying cabaret performances that paid homage to pop and theatrical icons. As always, read on … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Broadway legend ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS raises the roof with his impassioned summoning of “Haarlem Nocturne”

Few performers can ignite and command a room quiet like André De Shields can. Best known for his Tony-winning turn as Hermes in Hadestown, the Broadway star also played the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Ginger Minj and her sidekick Gidget Galore team up for a breezy sister act in THE BROADS WAY

In between some heavy theater-going, I was able to tuck in (pun intended!) The Broads Way, a breezy cabaret show written and performed by RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Ginger Minj … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – STORM LARGE returns to New York in a relatively introspective mood with “Inside Voice” at 54 Below

This week, Storm Large returned to New York for a set of cabaret performances at 54 Below. Known for her larger-than-life personality, the Pink Martini singer has captivated fans (including … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2023: Theater, Music, and Dance

With 2023 officially behind us, I’ve taken some time to look back at the year to take stock and assess the performances that have stood out and risen to the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret Roundup: MAMIE PARRIS sings her face of in an Andrew Lloyd Webber “Thrill Ride”, and BRANDON VICTOR DIXON gorgeously croons the night away

Over the past week or so — in between attending holiday and late fall offerings — I found myself basking in a couple of excellent cabaret acts. As always, here … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In his intimate, storytelling driven new show, Tony-winner NORBERT LEO BUTZ gets into his feelings

This past Monday, Norbert Leo Butz unveiled his latest cabaret act at 54 Below. Entitled Norbert Leo Butz Sings Torch Songs for a Pandemic, the show finds the two time Tony-winner … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret Roundup: JOSIE DE GUZMAN makes a welcome return to the New York stage and SETH SIKES thrillingly channels Barbra Streisand

This past weekend, I had the chance to take in a pair of cabaret performances. Here are my thoughts on these nightlife outings, both of which were vibrantly performed and … Continue Reading →