A cabaret vibe at a genre-spanning recital of American songs by a tenor at the height of his powers and a skillful accompanist
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Arias with a Twist’
In a revival in its original home, this fantasy cabaret surrounds legendary avant-garde performance artist Joey Arias with the visual magic of puppetry mastermind Basil Twist.
Read More »Theater Review: Todd Almond in ‘I’m Almost There’ at BAM
Todd Almond continually gets waylaid just trying to be a decent and reasonably happy version of himself in this charmingly surreal musical storytelling session.
Read More »Theater/Cabaret Review (NYC): ‘Tiergarten’ from Death of Classical and the Prototype Festival
Death of Classical and the Prototype Festival, two of NYC's cultural powerhouses, coalesced on Friday night, turning packed audiences into time travelers.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Leni’s Last Lament’ – A Leni Riefenstahl Historical Cabaret
A cabaret-style show brings to life the barrier-smashing female director who was also an infamous filmmaker for the Nazis.
Read More »Book Review: ‘P.S. Burn This Letter Please’ by Craig Olsen
'PS Burn This Letter Please' by Craig Olsen is a beautiful homage to the brave souls living in a dangerous time when being a drag queen often meant prison.
Read More »Theater Review: Melanie Greenberg in ‘The Elephant in the Room’
Melanie Greenberg's autobiographical cabaret-style show weaves monologue and music into a compelling bildungsroman told with verve, charm, and humor.
Read More »Interview: Benjamin Eakeley from the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Autumn Night Music Outdoor Concert Series
Benjamin Eakeley shares stories about his career, his time at the STNJ, and his approach to developing arrangements for his concerts.
Read More »Cabaret/Theater Review: Sven Ratzke, ‘Where Are We Now’ – Songs of David Bowie
Cabaret superstar Sven Ratzke and brilliant pianist Christian Pabst's 'Where Are We Now' is an ardent tribute to David Bowie and a vivid efflorescence of two towering artistic personalities.
Read More »Comedy/Cabaret Review: Tulis McCall in ‘At Your Service’ Directed by Austin Pendleton at Pangea
For a humorous wit and wag, Tulis McCall is no joke, serious about her comedy as all fine comedians should be. I completely identify with her wisdom about aging, sex, male machismo, and the mirror.
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