THE HANGOVER REPORT – La Mama celebrates 88 years of theater-making from Mabou Mines and Talking Band

Last week at La Mama, I was able to catch a pair of world premieres from two heralded downtown companies, Mabou Mines and Talking Band. Collectively, these two iconic companies, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Musicals also do sparkle far from the bright lights of the Great White Way

For most people, the term “musical theater” is synonymous with Broadway. Fair enough – for many, the only exposure to musicals comes in the form of advertisements for the latest … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Immersive theater takes a step forward with Third Rail Projects’ THE GRAND PARADISE

In recent years, New York has had its fair share of immersive theatrical experiences – some brilliantly conceived and executed, some ambitious yet flawed, and some quite dismal all around. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – A pair of disturbing Philip Ridley one acts takes us straight into the heart of darkness

I recently had a chance to catch a pair of harrowing one acts by Philip Ridley playing in repertory at HERE Arts Center – Tonight with Donny Stixx and Dark … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Boys will be boys in Charles Mee’s rousing, rowdy THE GLORY OF THE WORLD

Last night, I trekked out to Brooklyn to catch the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s production of The Glory of the World, written by Charles Mee and directed by Les Waters. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Open Clasp’s gritty KEY CHANGE unflinchingly sheds light on women behind bars

Last night, I had an opportunity to catch a performance of Open Clasp Theatre Company’s brief but powerful Key Change at the 4th Street Theatre in the East Village. The … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Maurice Hines’ TAPPIN’ THRU LIFE is a whole lotta exuberant fun

Much fun is to be had at Maurice Hines’ exuberant Tappin’ Thru Life, which I caught yesterday afternoon at New World Stages. In this musical memoir, the charismatic Mr. Hines … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU is overwrought and overwritten

It’s tough writing a review for a play like Lauren Gunderson’s earnest new two-hander I and You, which opened last night at 59E59 Theaters. There’s a blueprint for a truly … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Staceyann Chin lights up the stage in her MOTHERSTRUCK!

Last night, I was happy to be able to squeeze in Staceyann Chin’s touching and dynamic solo show MotherStruck! at the Lynn Redgrave Theater before it closes this weekend. This … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Dominique Morisseau’s powerful SKELETON CREW packs a punch at the Atlantic

Last night, before the big blizzard hit New York City, I was able to attend a performance of Dominique Morisseau’s new play Skeleton Crew, the final installment of her Detroit … Continue Reading →