VIEWPOINTS – Indulging in some immersive theater: BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN & ODD MAN OUT

I recently had the opportunity to indulge in a pair of immersive theatrical experiences. Here are my thoughts on them. BOTTOM OF THE OCEANHouseworld ImmersiveOpen run Last week, I trekked … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – BEAUTY IN THE ABYSS: A hybrid evening investigating beauty and desire from National Black Theatre and the NY Philharmonic

Last night at the intimate Stanley H. Penthouse, I attended a fascinating and insightful program entitled Beauty in the Abyss, which was curated by National Black Theatre in collaboration with … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jamar Roberts’ tentative new work headlines City Ballet’s program celebrating contemporary choreographers

Last night at the David H. Koch Theatre, I attended a performance by the New York City Ballet, which is currently in the midst of its winter season. The program, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – City Center’s indispensable Encores! series returns with a welcome if tepid revival of THE TAP DANCE KID

This week – after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic – New York City Center’s Encores! series resumed performances with its welcome revival of The Tap Dance Kid. Since … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Joshua Harmon’s sprawling PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC delivers rich family drama despite its flaws

This week, Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon opened at New York City Center Stage I. Set in Paris, France, Mr. Harmon’s new … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Alex Edelman deconstructs prejudice in JUST FOR US, a hilarious and insightful act of empathy

There’s something to be said about the phrase “if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry”. In the world of comedy, the very best performers are the ones who are able to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In the intensely personal SHHHH, Clare Barron fearlessly stares down her complicated relationship with physical intimacy

Last night, Clare Barron’s fascinating new play Shhhh opened Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2. I’ve long been a fan of the playwright ever since catching her emotionally searing … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Taylor Mac’s free form jazz opera THE HANG is an ecstatic celebration of queerness and individuality

This past weekend at HERE, I caught Taylor Mac and Matt Ray’s new opera The Hang (the production was supposed to have headlined this January’s Prototype Festival, which was unfortunately … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The premiere of Justin Peck’s beguiling new ballet headlines NEW YORK CITY BALLET’s Balanchine-less winter season opener

Last night at the David H. Koch Theater, New York City Ballet’s winter season opened with an unusually eclectic “New Combinations” program featuring the debut of Justin Peck’s new ballet. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Broadway’s finest at Feinstein’s/54 Below: Jason Robert Brown and John Lloyd Young give their audiences what they came for

Feinstein’s/54 Below has long attracted Broadway’s finest. This past week was no exception, during which time the upscale cabaret club hosted shows by composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown and Tony-winning musical … Continue Reading →