VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: The artistry of Balanchine, Beckett, and Guettel bring much-needed texture to the austere latter days of this pandemic winter

This weekend, I streamed a diverse, truly exceptional trio of works by indisputable masters from the worlds of dance theater, dramatic theater, and music theater – George Balanchine, Samuel Beckett, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Engaging in Black History: Celebrating the 35th anniversaries of George C. Wolfe’s seminal THE COLORED MUSEUM & Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE

February marks Black History Month, which this year takes on extra resonance. This weekend, I streamed two shows that robustly explore the rich, complicated history and legacy of Black America. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – THE BEST OF 2020: Theater, Music/Cabaret, and Dance

In all respects, 2020 was a stunted year, and few industries was hit harder than the performing arts. Nonetheless, out of the rubble, defiant gems arose – sometimes in the … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – ON POINTE on Disney Plus is an inspiring ode to the capacity of children and young adults to thrive

Yesterday, I binge-watched Disney Plus‘s new documentary series On Pointe, which chronicles a year at the prestigious School of American Ballet (“SAB”). Closely associated with the world renowned New York … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Pam Tanowitz’s captivating FINALLY UNFINISHED, two new works from Alvin Ailey, and BalletCollective’s immersive NUTCRACKER

I recently got the chance to take in some rather fascinating virtual dance productions. Here are my thoughts on them. FINALLY UNFINISHED: PART 1Pam Tanowitz Dance / The Joyce Theater … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: NYTW & Theater Mitu’s REMNANT, Alvin Ailey’s REVELATIONS REIMAGINED, and Paul Muldoon’s PLAGUEY HILL

As the 2020 holiday season hits its stride (as much as it can this year), my streaming of performing arts content continues uninterrupted. Here are my latest thoughts. </REMNANT>New York … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Pre-“Nutcracker” dance roundup: A rejuvenated ABT, revisiting Batsheva’s YAG in movie form, and a treasure trove from the Royal Ballet

Before dance companies start pivoting to “Nutctracker”-mode, I was able to continue streaming some fantastic virtual fall dance programming from a couple of major companies. ABT TODAY: THE FUTURE STARTS … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Catching up with some marquee dance companies: New works by the Royal Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Mark Morris Dance Group

This week, I streamed a couple of relatively new works from a trio of marquee dance companies. Here are my thoughts. THE ROYAL BALLET One of the dance-makers I’ve gradually … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Netflix’s MOVE profiles some of contemporary dance’s most prominent choreographers in accessible, fresh ways

I recently had the chance to consume two episodes (Episode Two, Episode Five) of Move, Netflix’s new documentary series profiling some of contemporary dance’s most prominent choreographers. The great thing … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: City Ballet’s NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, the Joyce’s STATE OF DARKNESS continues, and Pam Tanowitz’s FOUR QUARTETS

This past week was a rich one for dance, at least virtually. Here are my thoughts. NEW WORKS FESTIVALNew York City Ballet New York City Ballet recently unveiled five world … Continue Reading →