VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret Roundup: JOSIE DE GUZMAN makes a welcome return to the New York stage and SETH SIKES thrillingly channels Barbra Streisand

This past weekend, I had the chance to take in a pair of cabaret performances. Here are my thoughts on these nightlife outings, both of which were vibrantly performed and … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret Roundup: BEN CRAWFORD sings his face off at 54 Below; SUSIE MOSHER and JOHN BOSWELL unleash “Cashino” at Birdland

During these quieter days of late August, I found myself indulging in New York’s vibrant cabaret scene. Here are my thoughts on a couple of these recent nightlife outings. BEN … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Funny woman SUSIE MOSHER hilariously holds court during her weekly “The Lineup” variety show

Last night, I witnessed Susie Mosher once again hold court over The Lineup, her weekly variety show at the subterranean Birdland Theater (the show is performed at the famed Midtown jazz … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – The end of an era: Bidding a very fond farewell to the longstanding MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL and beloved maestro Louis Langrée

This summer marks the final season of Lincoln Center’s longstanding Mostly Mozart Festival. Originally established in 1966 as “Midsummer Serenades: A Mozart Festival”, the indoor summer festival was rebranded in … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Uniquely fascinating sonic/visual experiences at The Shed: The exquisitely intimate KAGAMI and the grandiose SONIC SPHERE

Currently at The Shed, you’ll find a pair of uniquely fascinating sonic/visual installations that had my head buzzing. Together, these boundary-pushing experiences showcase the The Shed’s programming at its best, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Under the baton of maestro Nézet-Séguin, the mighty MET ORCHESTRA performs a glorious rendition of Brahms’ “German Requiem”

Last week for one night only, the mighty Met Orchestra performed the first of its two season-capping concerts at Carnegie Hall. Vividly led by the Metropolitan Opera’s beloved music director … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – François Girard’s grim “new” production of DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER returns to the Met, magnificently performed

The pandemic may have been the best thing that could have happened to François Girard’s production of Der fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner. The Metropolitan Opera’s staging – co-production with … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – At 95-years-young, the unstoppable MARILYN MAYE still belts, kicks, and puts on one helluva joyous show

This past week, the marvelous Marilyn Maye concluded her most recent stint at 54 Below. Having just recently celebrated her 95th birthday, I treasure every opportunity to catch the late-blooming … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Superstars JOSHUA BELL and DANIIL TRIFONOV team up at Carnegie Hall for a terrific evening of chamber music for violin and piano

Earlier this week, violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Daniil Trifonov teamed up at Carnegie Hall for a terrific evening of chamber music. Those of you who at all follow classical … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Marin Alsop leads the NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC in a beautifully balanced program including Barber, Corea, and Prokofiev

This weekend at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, I attended a performance by the New York Philharmonic. The concert was led by the great Marin Alsop, who conducted a … Continue Reading →