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Patrick Kennedy serves as Lead Critic in the Visual Arts for BroadwayWorld. He regularly contributes reviews of museum and gallery exhibitions, performing arts events, and new art books. Active in the world of education and humanities scholarship, Patrick is also an Executive Editor at ILEX Publications and a professor at Kean University, where he teaches courses in international literature and research writing.
Point Pleasant Imparts Class and Comfort to the NJ Shore Experience
August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013
Spend a day at Point Pleasant, and be won over by the area's restaurants, entertainment, and easy-to-love atmosphere.
BWW Reviews: Long Branch Brings the High Life to the NJ Shore
July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013
Discover how upscale shops and businesses have thrived alongside family traditions.
BWW Reviews: Captivating Views, Culinary Traditions in the New Jersey Atlantic Highlands
July 22, 2013
July 22, 2013
Discover NJ Shore destinations such as Bahrs Seafood, the Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook, and more.
BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's SWAN LAKE Offers Delights and Disappointments
June 23, 2013
June 23, 2013
The ABT's current version of 'Swan Lake' is an lavish spectacle. Yet the company fails to do much with the intellectual and emotional depth of this most famous ballet.
BWW Reviews: Four Recent Pieces from the New Chamber Ballet
June 10, 2013
June 10, 2013
In its newest showcase, the New Chamber Ballet presented pared-down experimental works alongside graceful pieces with classical credentials. It was an evening enriched by an intimate atmosphere, and by choreographer Miro Magloire's attention to tone, gesture, and detail.
BWW Reviews: Classic Stravinsky and Recent American Dances at the NYCB
May 27, 2013
May 27, 2013
As part of its 33 Ballets in 3 Weeks showcase, the New York City Ballet staged Stravinsky's 'Firebird' alongside three short, recent compositions. The show had a few imperfections-but also had several bracing, spectacular moments.
BWW Reviews: NYC Ballet Presents Jerome Robbins's Thrilling Choreography
May 15, 2013
May 15, 2013
In an homage to Broadway great Jerome Robbins, the NYC has performed three short Robbins compositions: 'Interplay', 'Fancy Free', and 'I'm Old Fashioned'. The results aren't perfect, but Robbins's unique talents are finely displayed.
BWW Reviews: NYC Ballet Stages a Richard Rodgers Showcase
May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013
Three dances based on the music of Richard Rodgers are enjoying a run at Lincoln Center. The results are uneven, but Rodgers's mastery is always apparent.
BWW Reviews: Duo Demonstrates the Art of the Tango at the Dardo Galletto Studios
April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013
In a series of late-night performances, Argentine tangoists Gabriel Misse and Analia Centurion displayed their technical prowess-and contributed the the festive atmosphere that reigned at the Studios.
BWW Reviews: Choreographer Kate Weare at the Harkness Dance Festival
April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013
In a refreshingly to-the-point discussion session, Kate Weare and her company dancers revisited two recent works: 'Drop Down' (2006) and 'Garden' (2011).
BWW Reviews: Chen Center Hosts Laura Pawel's Multi-Faceted Dances
March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
In five recent dances, Laura Pawel and her troupe experimented with gesture, dialogue, and group formation. Lots of quiet humor on display-but also a lot of understated intelligence and passion.
BWW Reviews: Contrasting Dances Highlight Paul Taylor's Ingenuity at the Lincoln Center
March 12, 2013
March 12, 2013
Working with two very different topics, but displaying some persistent strengths, veteran choreographer and dance creator Paul Taylor stages a pair of admired dances at the David H. Koch Theater.
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