THE HANGOVER REPORT – Belarus Free Theatre’s guttural BURNING DOORS is political activism via savvy theater-making

In our desensitized post-everything world, the ability to experience theater, or art in general, on a truly visceral level is a rare occurrence. It’s therefore quite a surprise when something … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The ninth installment of Diana Oh’s uncompromising {MY LINGERIE PLAY} at the Rattlestick is messy, invigorating

Last night in the West Village, I caught {my lingerie play} 2017: The Concert and Call to Arms!!!!!!!!!, a genre-blurring piece (is it a musical? a concert? an autobiographical solo … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – How are they holding up?: A review of Broadway’s long-running hit musicals (Part 3/3)

In conclusion, here’s Part 3 of my assessment of Broadway’s long-running musical hits …   SCHOOL OF ROCK Revisited June 5 Of the 12 long-running musicals in this review, Sir … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – How are they holding up?: A review of Broadway’s long-running hit musicals (Part 2/3)

Here’s Part 2 of my assessment of Broadway’s long-running musical hits …   HAMILTON Revisited September 5 I predict that Hamilton will eventually become this generation’s Phantom. That is, fast forward fifty … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – How are they holding up?: A review of Broadway’s long-running hit musicals (Part 1/3)

During the summer and early fall – less busy times for New York theater – I had the opportunity to assess the current state of Broadway’s established, long-running institutions, ahem, I mean … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Holder’s seemingly old-fashioned TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR POCKET is a worthwhile new play

Yesterday I caught a matinee performance of Jiréh Breon Holder’s Too Heavy for Your Pocket, in a co-production between Roundabout Underground (Roundabout’s successful developmental programming arm) and Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, at the Black Box … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Thomas Ostermeier’s high-octane, renegade RICHARD III stuns at BAM

Last night, I was left gasping at the thrill ride that is Thomas Ostermeier’s production of Shakespeare’s Richard III, sure to be one of the highlights of this year’s Next Wave … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Is it even Shakespeare anymore?: Contemplating the current productions of MEASURE FOR MEASURE and AS YOU LIKE IT

This fall has brought us two highly anticipated Off-Broadway Shakespeare productions, As You Like It at Classic Stage Company and Measure for Measure at the Public Theater. However, seeing both made me wonder, how … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The immersive KPOP nearly tops the chart

Most people who know my taste in theater know that I am a sucker for both musicals and immersive theatrical experiences. Therefore, it was with great anticipation that I approached KPOP, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Monica Bill Barnes & Company’s vaudevillian ONE NIGHT ONLY is a joy to watch

I recently caught up with Monica Bill Barnes & Company’s joyous, quirky Off-Broadway dance-theater hybrid One Night Only (Running as Long as We Can), courtesy of the folks at Women’s Project … Continue Reading →