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Dreamcats! A Shadow Puppet Fairy Tale Opens a Galaxy of Wonder
Off Broadway
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Dreamcats! A Shadow Puppet Fairy Tale Opens a Galaxy of Wonder

In sixty minutes of hand-cut silhouettes, genre-roaming music, and quietly radical tenderness, Dreamcats! accomplishes what family theater rarely dares: it makes grown-ups weep, and children lean forward in the same breath. Charlotte Lily Gaspard and Midnight Radio Show have crafted a world premiere of uncommon imaginative wattage. Catch it before May 3 at the Gene Frankel Theatre; then watch this company’s galactic future — the next enchantment is already shimmering behind the screen.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Gabriel Kahane and Roomful of Teeth Conjure a Multidimensional Marvel at 92NY
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Gabriel Kahane and Roomful of Teeth Conjure a Multidimensional Marvel at 92NY

If ever a Sunday afternoon argued for buying a season subscription, this one did. Roomful of Teeth and Gabriel Kahane transformed an ordinary hour into a conversation across centuries. The 92nd Street Y’s 2025/26 Tisch Music Season brims with such conversations. Go — book a concert, pack your curiosity, and let this astonishing hall surprise you. The seats know what to do.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A Night of Resonant Memory: Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Night of Resonant Memory: Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih at the 92nd Street Y

At the summit of art, Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih delivered a deeply moving recital that transformed music into memory and tribute. Their artistry invited audiences to explore profound emotional spheres. Seek out their upcoming performances and the vibrant programming at the 92nd Street Y. Great music continues to inspire, connect, and illuminate the human experience.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
American Symphony Orchestra Conjures Romantic Fire at Carnegie Hall
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

American Symphony Orchestra Conjures Romantic Fire at Carnegie Hall

The American Symphony Orchestra is one of New York’s most adventurous, intellectually vital, and musically rewarding ensemble. Season after season, under Leon Botstein’s visionary leadership, they illuminate music the world has forgotten it needed. Their 2025–2026 season promises more of the same: revelatory repertoire, world-class soloists, and performances of thrilling conviction at Carnegie Hall. Don’t merely admire them from a distance — go. You will not regret it.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
The Approach at the Irish Rep
Off Broadway
Tulis McCall

The Approach at the Irish Rep

Where I got lost was where the story ended up.  My theatre guest and I disagreed on the facts of the conclusion (always a good sign) while we agreed on the general final situation.  I cannot say more here because that would defeat the purpose of the tale – and this trio is definitely worth a look-see.

Tulis McCall
Heaven Hell and Everything in Between: MasterVoices Triumphs with Sins and Grace
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Heaven Hell and Everything in Between: MasterVoices Triumphs with Sins and Grace

MasterVoices’ Sins and Grace delivered an evening of exceptional artistry: Fauré’s transcendent Requiem alongside the dazzling world premiere of SEVEN: A Cycle of Sins, with stellar soloists, a visionary conductor, and today’s brightest composing talents. Inspired, elegant, and electrifying, this concert cements MasterVoices as a cornerstone of New York’s cultural life. Explore their season and secure your seats at mastervoices.org.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour at Under St. Marks
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour at Under St. Marks

Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour is a thunderously funny, musically brilliant, and strangely moving 70-minute masterwork that explodes like a glitter bomb in a wine-barrel basement. Berlin’s most charismatic dysfunctional siblings ignite the sold-out UNDER St. Marks audience into helpless laughter, communal sing-alongs, and genuine warmth. Clare Bartholomew and Daniel Tobias are performers of extraordinary caliber. Do not miss them. Wherever they play next, follow them there.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
David Bernard: The Maestro From the Inside Out
Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

David Bernard: The Maestro From the Inside Out

The European Classical Music Awards Annual Grand Prix 2025 has recognized in David Bernard something the musicians of the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony have long known: that this is a conductor of exceptional gifts, whose accomplishments are inseparable from the community of musicians he has gathered, shaped, and — in Bernstein’s word — made them want to play.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Sight & Sound: The Orchestra Now Unites Sibelius and Schjerfbeck at The MET Museum
Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Sight & Sound: The Orchestra Now Unites Sibelius and Schjerfbeck at The MET Museum

The Orchestra Now under Leon Botstein continues to enchant and enlighten with immersive concerts that unite visual art and orchestral mastery. Their 2025–2026 season promises more revelatory programming at The Met, Carnegie Hall, and beyond. Do not miss these extraordinary musical experiences—discover TŌN and let their passionate artistry transform your understanding of what a concert can be.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
All That Glitters Is Gold: Stardust Shines Brilliantly at the 92nd Street Y
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

All That Glitters Is Gold: Stardust Shines Brilliantly at the 92nd Street Y

Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway is a radiant, richly intelligent celebration of America’s greatest musical heritage. Kathleen Marshall’s brilliant direction fuses history, humor, and heartbreak into an evening of pure theatrical joy, anchored by six extraordinary performers and a superlative band. Do not miss remaining performances — and watch eagerly for future iterations of this landmark Lyrics & Lyricists series. The Great American Songbook has rarely sounded this magnificently, movingly alive.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
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