VIEWPOINTS – Dramatizing the gradual act of disappearing: Jacob Perkins’ THE DINOSAURS and Erica Schmidt’s THE DISAPPEAR

As humans, our lives are largely constructed around the concept of permanence. It’s therefore fascinating that, currently Off-Broadway, we have a pair of fascinating new plays that, in their own … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nightlife roundup: MELISSA ERRICO celebrates love via the Great American Songbook, CONSTANCE HAUMAN falls into now

Over the past week or so, I was able to soak in the alluring performances of a pair of divas of New York’s storied nightlife scene. As always, read on … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Storytelling takes center stage in Mary Kate O Flanagan’s MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF and Simon Rich’s ALL OUT

Feel like curling up to a good yarn? You’re in luck, friend, because currently on the boards this winter, there are two notable shows that are attempting to win over … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A chill from across the pond hits The Shed: Alexander Zeldin’s disorienting OTHER PLACE and Simon Stephens’ virtual ARK

Over at The Shed at Hudson Yards, you’ll find a pair of new works by two celebrated British playwrights that bring a chill from across the pond to our shores. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Cuba’s MALPASO DANCE COMPANY returns to The Joyce with a Martha Graham classic and a pair of premieres

This week marks the return of Malpaso Dance Company at The Joyce Theater. For the Havana-based contemporary dance company’s current stint at the Chelsea dance venue — in some respects, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Gently coming together despite our differences: COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill and the return of THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL

During these frigid winter days and nights, I’ve found myself daydreaming of better times when it seemed we could all come together despite our differences. In the past week, this … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Assessing winter premieres at New York City Ballet: Justin Peck’s THE WIND-UP and Alexei Ratmansky’s THE NAKED KING

New York City Ballet’s current winter season is notable for having unveiled two world premieres, both of which of which I was able to catch last week. Here are my … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – As led by Iván Fischer, the BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA satisfies the soul with deeply human music-making

Oh how I’ve missed Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Over the years, they’ve been responsible for some of the most revolutionary and profound experiences I’ve had at a … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The delightfully on-script revival of the tuneful yet bizarre musical HIGH SPIRITS harkens back to the Encores! of old

The 2026 season of New York City Center’s Encores! series commenced this week with the first major New York revival of High Spirits, songwriters Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray’s delightfully … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nightlife roundup: The endearing Frankenstein monster CHRISTEENE beguiles, the MINGUS BIG BAND continues a master’s legacy

Often to supplement my performing arts outings, I cap the night off with a late night performance palette cleanser at one of New York’s many nightlife entertainment venues. Over he … Continue Reading →