VIEWPOINTS – Venerable nightlife venues doing what they do best: Checking out late night offerings at Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, and Birdland

In addition to partaking in the busy fall theater season, I’ve occasionally pursued late night offerings at some of New York’s most iconic nightlife venues — namely Joe’s Pub, 54 … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Superb dramas land on Broadway, ready for primetime: Samuel D. Hunter’s LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD and Bess Wohl’s LIBERATION

This week, a pair of superb new plays landed on the Great White Way. Although both have been meticulously readied for primetime, they stand in striking contrast to one another … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Sex positivity and learning how to love, respectively, in the theatrical memoirs BEAUX CHURCH and DID YOU EAT?

Currently Off-Broadway, you’ll find a number of autobiographical shows — many of them solo shows — that endeavor to candidly impart life lessons to their audiences. I recently caught two … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Downtown theater is alive and well: Boxcutter Collective’s DIMENSION ZERO and Talking Band’s TRIPLICITY

In recent days, I ventured far from the bright lights of Broadway to catch two specimens of avant-garde theater, both of which evidenced that New York’s storied downtown theater continues … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Fine music-making across genres: Diego Matheuz leads the NY PHILHARMONIC, Heather Christian’s ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS returns

Fine music-making is fine music-making, regardless of where one comes across it. This past week, I was reminded of this belief when I took in performances both in an intimate … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Fraught cries for help: Caroline Guiela Nguyen’s LACRIMA and Carolina Bianchi’s THE BRIDE AND GOODNIGHT CINDERELLA

This past week, I encountered a pair of immensely ambitious, emotionally fraught productions from auteur theater-makers — both women, refreshingly — featuring characters on the brink of nervous breakdowns, many … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – David Cale’s BLUE COWBOY at The Bushwick Starr is storytelling at its finest and should not be missed

This past week over at The Bushwick Starr in Brooklyn, I had the great pleasure of immersing myself in David Cale’s latest solo show Blue Cowboy. Unlike most solo shows, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Trans performers speaking their authentic truths: BIANCA LEIGH at Joe’s Pub and DYLAN MULVANEY Off-Broadway

Last weekend, I had the chance to catch a pair of solo shows from two trans personalities in the entertainment industry who have made a splash in recent years. speaking … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Off-Broadway revivals from the deep chest of American drama: Clifford Odets’ AWAKE AND SING! and John Patrick Shanley’s ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION

Over the last week or so, I had the opportunity to take in a pair of well-acted Off-Broadway revivals of New York-set plays from the deep chest of American drama. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Contemporary dance premieres from distinctive European choreographers: Christos Papadopoulos’ LARSEN C and Angelin Preljocaj’s GRAVITY

In recent weeks, fans of international contemporary dance have been treated to a slew of works from around the globe, namely Europe. Of particular note are two anticipated full-length creations … Continue Reading →