VIEWPOINTS – Audio immersion that approaches theatrical alchemy: Free Shakespeare on the Radio’s RICHARD II and Playwrights Horizons’ SOUNDSTAGE series

Four months into lockdown, I’m still convinced that nothing can quite replicate the experience of live theater. For me, at least, theater as we knew it invoked a personal, life-enhancing communion … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Sparring LA BOHEMEs, a rare revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s LES BLANCS, and a pair of important full-length ballets

This past week, I continued my streaming of performing arts content. Here are my latest thoughts. OPERA Last week, I streamed a pair of relatively recent performances of one of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Dueling MAGIC FLUTEs, a pair of exceptional Shakespeare productions, and a moving dance/documentary tribute to Alvin Ailey

Aside last week’s main attraction (that would be “Hamilfilm”), I also had the opportunity to stream other fine performing arts related entertainment. Here are my thoughts. OPERA Last week can … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – “Hamilfilm”: The original cast and production of HAMILTON are masterfully captured on film

Last night, I caught the filmed version of the smash hit musical Hamilton (lovingly referred to as “Hamilfilm” by the film’s producers and the show’s many fans) on Disney Plus. Filmed live on … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Pride Plays 2020: Mart Crowley’s THE MEN FROM THE BOYS and David Drake’s THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME

This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in New York City. Although it was a relatively somber affair – especially after last year’s splashy Stonewall 50 / WorldPride celebrations – it … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Highlights include MacMillan’s MANON, Glass’s SATYAGRAHA & AKHNATEN, and the stage adaptation of SMALL ISLAND

Happy Pride Weekend! Here are my thoughts on this past week’s batch of viewings … DANCE This weekend, I caught a performance of English National Ballet’s production of Manon (RECOMMENDED), Kenneth MacMillan’s … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Dairy: Theater via Zoom, Renée Fleming x2, and [Musicals] Live!

And so, the quarantining continues, and so does my at-home streaming of performing arts content. Here’s the latest crop of viewings and my associated thoughts. THEATER In terms of theater … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: A Tom Hiddleston-led CORIOLANUS, Alvin Ailey graciously dances through the hurt in ODE, and Karita Mattila goes for the jugular as SALOME

As I quickly approach the three-month mark of lockdown, I remain thankful for the quantity and quality of the performing arts content that I’ve been able to stream on a … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – The “What-If” 74th Annual Tony Awards: Celebrating the 2019-2020 Broadway Season

Tonight was supposed to have been Broadway’s valedictory night, the 74th Annual Tony Awards for the 2019-2020 season. As most of you know, the ceremony has been postponed to some … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Caryll Churchill’s MAD FOREST, James Graham’s THIS HOUSE, and Lonnie Carter’s THE ROMANCE OF MAGNO RUBIO

This past week, I streamed three plays note. As always, here are my thoughts! First up was Theatre for a New Audience and Fisher Center at Bard’s recent made-for-streaming Zoom presentation … Continue Reading →