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 – 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 – Halloween treats: Live performances that are bound to tickle the ghoul within

With Halloween fast approaching, what better way to immerse yourself in the ghostly holiday than by attending a live performance to tickle ghoul within? Luckily, New Yorkers have a slew … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In FLAMING SEPTEMBER, Justin Vivian Bond voluptuously channels Marianne Faithfull

Last week, I had the great pleasure of attending a Justin Vivian Bond concert at the ornate St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights. Entitled Flaming September … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS — Big-voiced chanteuses take to the cabaret stage: WENDY MOTEN at Birdland and RIZO at Joe’s Pub

This past week, I had the great pleasure of basking in the considerable talent of a pair of big-voiced chanteuses, both of whom took to the cabaret stage with the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nights at 54 Below: Veterans CHESTER GREGORY and LIZ CALLAWAY claim their spots in the Broadway pantheon

No doubt about it, Broadway is a tough business — competitive and often times subject to the inexplicable whims of a finicky public. Last week, I had the great pleasure … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nightlife roundup: SAMANTHA PAULY at Joe’s Pub, JOE ICONIS & FRIENDS at 54 Below, and an OSCAR PETERSON centennial celebration at Birdland

In recent weeks, I made the rounds and caught up with the latest offerings at some of New York’s premiere cabaret and jazz clubs. Here are my thoughts on these … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At the fabulously rebooted Laurie Beechman Theater, RACHEL POTTER returns to her musical theater roots

Last night at the fabulously rebooted Laurie Beechman Theater, I had the privilege of catching Rachel Potter in her first New York solo show in approximately a decade. Having just … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At 54 Below, the irrepressible BETH LEAVEL puts over the Sondheim songbook with her trademark sardonic wit

This past weekend at 54 Below, I was able to catch Beth Leavel’s final performance — at least for now — of her latest show Beth Leavel Sings Sondheim. As … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nightlife roundup: LAURA & LINDA BENANTI team up at 54 Below, and JACKIE BEAT rings in another year at the Cutting Room

Even in the midst of New York’s scorching summers, the city’s iconic cabaret and nightlife scene remains by and large unfazed, as exemplified by a pair of highly entertaining shows … Continue Reading →