VIEWPOINTS – Ever vital, COIL and AMERICAN REALNESS playfully explore space, perspective, and modes of expression

Each January, Coil and American Realness – two slightly overlapping New York-based festivals that present the cutting edge in theater and dance – never fail to have a visceral impact … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A look back at some of the performing arts festivals that never failed to challenge, enrich (and frustrate) me

For me, one of the most exciting aspects of attending live performance is the prospect of being exposed to new forms of expression, combinations, and perspectives. In the city, no … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – A pair of closing performances displays the highs and lows of dance

Yesterday afternoon at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, I was lucky enough to squeeze in the final performance of New York City Ballet’s much admired (and rightfully so) version … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Children and Art, or Theater during the Holidays

There is something completely disarming about how children respond to the spell cast by live performance. This is particularly evident during the holiday season – the time of year families … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Opera is thriving in the unlikeliest of places

The common perception of opera is that it is a static art form, mostly stuck in the past in largely museum-piece productions. However, four productions I caught recently have put … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Twyla Tharp celebrates 50 years of dance-making with two invigorating new dances

Last night, I attended the sold out final Washington, DC performance of Twyla Tharp’s 50th Anniversary Tour at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater. Ms. Tharp has long been one of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – American Ballet Theatre’s fall season shows off the company’s astonishing range and style

American Ballet Theatre’s fall season at the David H. Koch Theater showed the company to be in top-notch form. What’s astonishing to behold was the company’s range as it presented … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Company XIV’s sexy, playful CINDERELLA seduces

Company XIV has in recent years made a name for itself by turning safe, well-worn classics (like their naughty Nutcracker adaptation, Nutcracker Rouge, and their new production of Snow White … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – City Ballet celebrates 21st century choreographers, to mixed results

Last night, City Ballet staged an impressive five ballets from five different contemporary choreographers. I wish I could report that at least one of these dances was destined for classic … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – After an uninspired start, City Ballet’s ALL-BALANCHINE program ends triumphantly

Yesterday evening, I found myself back at the David H. Koch Theater to take in some more of City Ballet’s fall season. The program was entitled “All-Balanchine”, and was comprised … Continue Reading →