THE HANGOVER REPORT – Kenneth Lonergan’s gently heartbreaking LOBBY HERO marks Second Stage’s straight-to-Broadway debut

With Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, Second Stage makes its straight-to-Broadway debut, re-inaugurating the cleanly refurbished Helen Hayes Theatre at the same time. I’ve long had a soft spot for Mr. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Tony Kushner’s magisterial ANGELS IN AMERICA blazes anew, still pulsating with life and urgency

Last night, Tony Kushner’s Angels in America returned to New York in its first Broadway revival, via a transfer of the acclaimed National Theatre production, helmed by Marianne Elliott (the in-demand director … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Pipeline’s new musical FOLK WANDERING is soulful, if in need of further shaping

I recently caught Folk Wandering, a new musical from the young, ambitious folks at Pipeline Theatre Company at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T., a wonderful new theater complex in Hell’s Kitchen. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Joshua Harmon’s remarkable ADMISSIONS stealthily challenges the status quo

This afternoon, I caught a performance of Joshua Harmon’s remarkable Admissions at the Mitzi Newhouse Theatre, courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Along with Stephen Karam’s works (The Humans, Sons of the Prophet), … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – GRAND HOTEL glitters darkly, seductively once again via Encores!

Last night, I caught Encores! fabulous revival of Grand Hotel, The Musical. The show first opened on Broadway in 1989, and the word on the street was that it was a hot mess. Although … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Disney’s highly anticipated stage adaptation of FROZEN still suffers from tonal and structural problems

Last night, Disney’s highly anticipated stage adaptation of the blockbuster animated feature film Frozen opened on the Great White Way at the St. James Theatre. Long story short, it’s an altogether muddled … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Christopher Green’s PRURIENCE is immersive theater at its XXX (pun intended)

It’s been a while since New Yorkers have had the pleasure of indulging in a new immersive theatrical experience. Before starting to seem like a passing fad, Prurience comes prancing along, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Patrick Dunning’s hybrid THE SIGNATURE PROJECT is a curious experiment but little else

On St. Patrick’s Day, fittingly, I attended a performance of Irish artist Patrick Dunning’s curious theatrical offering entitled The Signature Project at Off-Broadway’s Sheen Center. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m usually … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – THE FALL at St. Ann’s Warehouse exudes youthful defiance, and unalloyed hope

Over the years, St. Ann’s Warehouse has proven itself to be perhaps New York’s premier presenter of the most exciting productions from across he pond. This season is no exception – so far … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Bernie, Victor, and Santino keep the cast-iron revival of HELLO, DOLLY! in tip-top shape

This afternoon, I revisited the lavish, cast-iron revival of Hello, Dolly!, this time with Bernadette Peters headlining the classic musical. She steps into the huge shoes left behind by Bette Midler (and … Continue Reading →