VIEWPOINTS – ‘Tis the season: Broadway’s AMBER IMAN and CHRISTINE EBERSOLE kick off the holidays with their cabaret shows

In terms of nightlife entertainment, this week saw the first signs of the Christmastime holiday peaking through with Broadway favorites Amber Iman and two-time Tony-winner Christine Ebersole unveiling their latest … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Sometimes less is more: Semi-staged presentations of Jeanine Tesori’s BLUE and Marvin Hamlisch’s SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS hit the mark

In recent weeks, I attended semi-staged presentations of Jeanine Tesori’s 2019 opera Blue and Marvin Hamlisch’s underrated 2002 musical adaptation of Sweet Smell of Success. With the focus squarely on … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Broadway star SHOSHANA BEAN brings fervent fire to her debut concert at Carnegie Hall

Earlier this week, popular Broadway star Shoshana Bean made her highly anticipated Carnegie Hall debut as a headliner. Known for originating major roles in such recent shows as Hell’s Kitchen and Mr. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Venerable nightlife venues doing what they do best: Checking out late night offerings at Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, and Birdland

In addition to partaking in the busy fall theater season, I’ve occasionally pursued late night offerings at some of New York’s most iconic nightlife venues — namely Joe’s Pub, 54 … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Fine music-making across genres: Diego Matheuz leads the NY PHILHARMONIC, Heather Christian’s ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS returns

Fine music-making is fine music-making, regardless of where one comes across it. This past week, I was reminded of this belief when I took in performances both in an intimate … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Sans stars, The Met’s illuminating new staging of LA SONNAMBULA still mines the riches of Bellini’s score

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to catch up with the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s La Sonnambula. Marketed as a vehicle for two of today’s most exciting … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Legendary bassist RON CARTER sublimely commences his Birdland residency with jazz guitarist Bill Frisell

Last week, Ron Carter commenced his immensely popular annual month-long residency at Birdland Jazz Club. Each week over the course of October, the legendary jazz bassist will be performing four … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Multidisciplinary masterworks in Brooklyn: William Kentridge’s SIBYL and nora chipaumire‘s DAMBUDZO

This past week in Brooklyn, I had the great opportunity to catch a pair of multidisciplinary masterworks, courtesy of two boundary pushing performing arts festivals — one brand new, the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Halloween treats: Live performances that are bound to tickle the ghoul within

With Halloween fast approaching, what better way to immerse yourself in the ghostly holiday than by attending a live performance to tickle ghoul within? Luckily, New Yorkers have a slew … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Living it up: Tony-winner NICOLE SCHERZINGER is everything in her Carnegie Hall debut

Last night, I had the wonderful pleasure of witnessing Nicole Scherzinger’s completely sold out Carnegie Hall debut. To be sure, the singer-actress has had a fascinating career. She first found … Continue Reading →