2013’s Best in Opera

It was a bittersweet year for opera lovers.  After 70 years, New York City Opera shuttered, but not before bidding farewell in thrilling fashion with its triumphant “Anna Nicole” by Mark-Anthony … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Play Revivals

2013 was a sensational year for play revivals, both on Broadway and Off-Broadway. 2013 was also an unusually plentiful year for Shakespeare in New York; two of these productions are featured … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in New Plays

2013 proved that, these days, the best place to catch the most exciting new plays is Off-Broadway. Established playwrights such as Richard Greenberg, Amy Herzog, and Conor McPherson all unleashed … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Musical Revivals

2013 was a year in which the American musical proved its presentational versatility. Indeed, I encountered stunning musical theater revivals in settings as diverse in opera houses, philharmonic concert halls, staged … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in New Musicals

2013 was great year for new musicals, not necessarily on Broadway (where musicals are most closely associated). Like new plays, productions of new musicals found a more nurturing home Off-Broadway. … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Dance

New York continues to be a dance lover’s paradise, with two important companies (New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater) at the forefront. (Note: the list below is in alphabetical … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Cabaret

2013 was a fantastic year for cabaret, in no small part to the outstanding offerings at the beautifully designed cabaret club, 54 Below, which enjoyed its full year in operation. … Continue Reading →

2013’s Best in Other Music

2013 was another year of stirring musical performances. Many of these memorable experiences have been made possible by a number of excellently curated and organized festivals throughout the year, including Lincoln … Continue Reading →