THE HANGOVER REPORT – The New Age musical AVALONA is a vague, occasionally stirring re-consideration of the musical theater form

Then over at the Sanctuary at St. Paul and St. Andrew on the Upper West Side, you’ll find the New Age Off-Broadway musical Avalona: A Musical Legend. In essence, the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Stars take on Sam Shepard’s explosive but meandering CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS, still a relevant allegory for our times

This past weekend, I had the opportunity of attending The New Group’s starry Off-Broadway production of Sam Shepard’s 1978 play Curse of the Starving Class at the Pershing Square Signature … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Sit-com writing detracts from the credibility of D.A. Mindell’s ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME

This winter season marks the beginning of a new era for Second Stage Theater — an evolution, if you will — with the opening of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – City Ballet stars making their mark: TILER PECK nightcaps with Hilary Hahn and MIRA NADON debuts in “Swan Lake”

Two of New York City Ballet’s brightest stars — star principal Tiler Peck and arguably the company’s current “it” girl Mira Nadon — made indelible impressions in their recent appearances … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Rajiv Joseph’s espionage thriller DAKAR 2000 comes into focus in its larger philosophical musings

Earlier this week, Rajiv Joseph’s new two-hander Dakar 2000 opened Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage I, courtesy of Manhattan Theatre Club. In short, the work is a memory … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Germán Cornejo and company burn up the floor in the crowd-pleasing if overlong TANGO AFTER DARK

Earlier this week, I attended The Joyce Theater’s presentation of Tango After Dark, a two-act evening of tango created by World Champion dancer Germán Cornejo, who also stars in the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Samuel D. Hunter’s emotionally bruised GRANGEVILLE is another portrait of damaged souls from Idaho

Earlier this week, Signature Theatre‘a production of Grangeville by Samuel D. Hunter opened Off-Broadway. In essence, the new play tells the story of Arnold and Jerry, two estranged brothers — … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Thrilling vocals course through LINDA EDER’s pop, jazz, and Broadway-infused set at 54 Below

Last night, I had the great privilege of attending Linda Eder’s popular cabaret show at 54 Below, her go-to venue to play when touring New York. For those unfamiliar with … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Le Théâtre de l’Entrouvert’s ANYWHERE at HERE is oblique and ritualistic puppet theater

Also this past weekend, I attended a performance of Théâtre de l’Entrouvert and Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival’s presentation of Anywhere, courtesy of of HERE’s Dream Music Puppetry programming. First … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Mint Theater Company presents Harold Brighouse’s GARSIDE’S CAREER in the best possible light

This past weekend at Off-Broadway’s Theatre Row, I also had the chance to take in Mint Theater Company’s rare revival of Harold Brighouse’s 1914 play Garside’s Career. The play tells … Continue Reading →