THE HANGOVER REPORT – A magnetic Adam Driver combusts in the Broadway revival of BURN THIS by Lanford Wilson

This week, the Broadway revival of Burn This by Lanford Wilson opened at the Hudson Theatre. Although I’m familiar with much of Mr. Wilson’s output (Talley’s Folly, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Daniel Fish’s brilliant, radically re-envisioned OKLAHOMA! remains a stunner on Broadway

Earlier this week, only the second and final musical revival of the 2018-2019 Broadway season (after a very fine revival of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate! at Studio 54) opened when … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The sensational AIN’T TOO PROUD is easily the best bio-jukebox musical since “Jersey Boys”

Last night at the Imperial Theatre, I attended what in my opinion is easily the best jukebox musical – and certainly a strong contender for top honors at the end … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Heidi Schreck’s WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, more potent than ever on Broadway

Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me has had a long journey this season already, having played to great acclaim Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop in the fall, then continuing … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Little Lord’s SKINNAMARINK channels early childhood, menacingly and playfully

Before ending its brief run this weekend, I was able to catch Little Lord’s Skinnamarink, one of the many offerings of New York Theatre Workshop’s Next Door series. The show uses “McGuffey’s Eclectic Readers” … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Roundabout’s smashing, recalibrated KISS ME, KATE! puts the emphasis on real love

Last night, Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Cole Porter’s classic musical Kiss Me, Kate! opened on Broadway at Studio 54. The musical was last seen on Broadway in 2000 starring the regal, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s peppy BE MORE CHILL, as euphoric as ever on Broadway

Last night, Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s Be More Chill made the leap from Off-Broadway cult hit to the Broadway mainstream. I’m happy to report that the expanded version of the musical, which … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – LCT’s MY FAIR LADY is now the revival it was meant to be, thanks to a new set of principals led by the exquisite Laura Benanti

Last night, I revisited Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of the Lerner and Loewe classic My Fair Lady. I’m happy to report that the production at the Vivian Beaumont Theater has blossomed … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Roundabout’s Broadway revival of Sam Shepard’s TRUE WEST simmers when it should combust

This week, the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard’s classic play True West opened at the American Airlines Theatre courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company. Mr. Shepard’s seminal play – a Pulitzer Prize finalist in … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Tarell Alvin McCraney’s CHOIR BOY makes a joyful noise, tinged with sorrow

In Choir Boy, Tarell Alvin McCraney has written hands-down his most joyful play. That’s not to say that Mr. McCraney (perhaps best known for co-penning the Oscar-winning film Moonlight) has written a … Continue Reading →