Trouble Never Sounded So Good! ‘The Music Man’ Hits Los Angeles
Anyone up for some wholesome trouble? Perhaps accompanied by 76 trombones? Well, then you’re in luck, because the classic 1957 musical The Music Man is […]
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MAMMA MIA! Is the Ultimate Feel-Good Musical Experience
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the opening night of MAMMA MIA! at the Ahmanson Theatre, presented by Center Theatre Group. The beloved […]
‘Primary Trust’ Is a Powerful and Poignant Season Finale at the Mark Taper Forum
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner, which […]
From Baum to Broadway: ‘Back to Oz’ Celebrates a Century of Oz Magic
This past weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending opening night of Back to Oz at Center Theatre Group‘s Mark Taper Forum, presented in […]
Big Laughs, Bigger Heart: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Delivers in Los Angeles
Last week, I ventured downtown to Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre to experience the official opening night of Kim’s Convenience. This 2011 play, penned by […]
‘Here Lies Love’ Brings History—and a Warning—to the Dance Floor
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of attending the official Los Angeles opening of Here Lies Love—the electrifying musical from David Byrne and Fatboy […]
Theater Meets Terror: A Night Inside ‘Paranormal Activity’
Just when you think spooky season is officially over, along comes a brand-new show determined to keep the chills going. If you’re a fan of […]
Max Martin Meets the Bard: ‘& Juliet’ Lights Up Los Angeles
What if Juliet hadn’t taken her own life after discovering Romeo dead at her side? That provocative “what if” is the spark behind the high-energy […]
A Revival That Resonates: ‘Parade’ Returns with Power and Purpose
Last week, I finally had the opportunity to see the Broadway revival I’d been eagerly awaiting in Los Angeles—the Tony Award-winning revival of Parade—now […]
To See or Not to See? O’Hara’s ‘Hamlet’ Dares You to Rethink Everything
There’s a new Hamlet in town—and I can honestly say you’ve never seen Hamlet like this before. Last week, I had the privilege of attending […]
Adrift and Astonished: ‘Life of Pi’ Sets Sail on the Los Angeles Stage
I’ve been eagerly anticipating the Los Angeles premiere of Life of Pi—the 2019 Tony Award-winning stage play—ever since I first heard whispers of its arrival. […]
GLORIOUS: ‘STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS’
Calling all Stephen Sondheim fans—there’s a new show in town, and my goodness, what a truly glorious one it is! After a successful run in […]