THE HANGOVER REPORT – At 54 Below, Tony-nominee TOM PECINKA basks in the classic rock songbook and “Stereophonic”

Earlier this week on the heels of the blizzard that practically shut down New York City, actor Tom Pecinka made his solo debut in a one-night-only appearance at 54 Below. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The gorgeous and glamorous VANESSA WILLIAMS intimately holds court at 54 Below

This week, multi-talented A-lister Vanessa Williams has taken a weeklong hiatus from her high profile theatrical stint across the pond as the iconic creature of fashion Miranda Priestly in the … 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 – 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 →

VIEWPOINTS – A cabaret comparison: MATTHEW MORRISON digs deep for a message, while DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER plays it fast and loose

During the first week of the new year, I ventured out to catch a pair of cabaret acts, together proving the art form’s ability to extravagantly shape shift by performer. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2025: Theater, Music, and Dance

With 2025 now merely a memory, I’ve taken the time to look back upon the year prior and pick out the performances that distinguished themselves from the pack. Read on … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A trio of jazz divas light up Birdland: JANE MONHEIT, GABRIELLE STRAVELLI, and The Hot Sardine’s ELIZABETH BOUGEROL

This past fall at Birdland, it was my pleasure to be enchanted by a trio of jazz divas, each of whom effortlessly regaled audiences with their distinct vocal prowess and … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – An overview of ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY FARE: From mildly off the beaten path, to the thoughtfully tangental, to the wacky remixes

For those of you looking for some alternative fare for your holiday entertainment, there are certainly options beyond the big guns (e.g., New York City Ballet’s production of Balanchine’s The … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – CHEYENNE JACKSON at Carnegie Hall: Joyously fulfilling a lifelong dream as his authentic self

This past Monday, Cheyenne Jackson made his highly anticipated Carnegie Hall debut in an eclectic concert that found the stage and screen star joyously fulfilling his lifelong dream — emphatically … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – ‘Tis the season: Broadway’s AMBER IMAN and CHRISTINE EBERSOLE kick off the holidays with their cabaret shows

In terms of nightlife entertainment, this week saw the first signs of the Christmastime holiday peaking through with Broadway favorites Amber Iman and two-time Tony-winner Christine Ebersole unveiling their latest … Continue Reading →