VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret roundup: Nights of hilarity with JACKIE BEAT, CHRISTOPHER SIEBER, and SUSIE MOSHER

Over the past few days, I had the great opportunity to peruse the current offerings of some of New York’s iconic cabaret venues. What I encountered were nights of unadulterated … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Chris Thile’s personable THE MANHATTAN VARIATIONS champions the city and a good cocktail

On an absolutely gorgeous summer night earlier this week, I had the opportunity of catching Chris Thile’s stab at a solo musical — The Manhattan Variations — at “The Amph” on Little … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The irrepressible MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER brings down the house at Joe’s Pub with an invigorating show

This past Monday, I had the chance to catch up with Martha Graham Cracker’s latest show at Joe’s Pub. This beloved Philadelphia-based drag queen is a fascinating beast. Out of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Assessing the inaugural season of the FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA OF LINCOLN CENTER under music director Jonathon Heyward

Last night marked the conclusion of the inaugural season of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Programmed as part of Lincoln Center’s expansive Summer for the City — which has … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At The Green Room 42, the exuberant ANTHONY WAYNE reflects on his life and career and gets “mighty real”

Last night, I had the chance to catch Broadway performer Anthony Wayne’s cabaret show at The Green Room 42. The show is in essence a retrospective of his career and … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Down at 54 Below, it’s always a heartfelt, cathartic homecoming party with JOE ICONIS & FAMILY

Last night, I head the great pleasure of attending Joe Iconis and Family, which this week has taken up residency at 54 Below. For those of you unfamiliar with Iconis, he’s … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – After a six year hiatus, Broadway’s charming TELLY LEUNG returns to Birdland, at home and at ease

Last night, I attended Telly Leung’s cabaret performance at Birdland Jazz Club. Most people are likely to recognize Leung from his recurring role in the popular television series Glee, as well … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At 54 Below, NATASHA YVETTE WILLIAMS raises the roof with her powerhouse vocals and riotous storytelling

This week, Grammy-winning Natasha Yvette Williams returned to 54 Below with her lively solo show. Most theater fans may know her as the bandleader in the Broadway musical Some Like … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Jonathan Tunick’s enhanced orchestrations sparkle in the starry concert version of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

These past few weeks have been a treat for Stephen Sondheim devotees. In addition to the well deserved triumph of Maria Friedman’s acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along at … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Under Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the MET ORCHESTRA shows off its range in an operatic program of unsettled love

This past weekend, the mighty orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera returned to Carnegie Hall to perform an off-season concert informed by a trio of distinctive operas with overarching themes of … Continue Reading →