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Ricky Jay – A Rogue’s Gallery

Ricky Jay – A Rogue’s Gallery Geffen Playhouse   It seems too soon for Ricky Jay to be doing a victory lap. Not that he won’t deserve one at some point, it just feels too soon. ... Continue Reading →

Frosty The Snow Manilow

Frosty The Snow Manilow Troubadour Theatre Company – Falcon Theatre Matt Walker and his troupe of Troubies continue their improbably consistent successful run of holiday comedies, ... Continue Reading →
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Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch … The Musical

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Pantages Theatre From fairly humble origins in La Jolla, this annual story has sprouted live productions in various locations ... Continue Reading →

The Beatles Solve Your Christmas Gift

The Beatles Again Solve Your Christmas Gift Giving Dilemmas   An annual delight is looking at how The Beatles have been able to provide gift-giving solutions.  This year ... Continue Reading →
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H2O Audio – Music and Water

H2O Audio – Music and Water When I was on the swim team way back in the day, there was no viable way to bring in the necessity of music to alleviate the boredom of swimming endless ... Continue Reading →

Ray Davies’ Live and “Kinks Choral Collection”

Ray Davies – Live (Orpheum November 14, 2009) and Kinks Choral Collection (Decca)   Ray Davies is no stranger when it comes to looking back.  Over the course of four decades writing ... Continue Reading →

“Just Imagine” at NoHo Arts

Just Imagine NoHo Arts Center, North Hollywood   Tribute shows and jukebox musicals are dodgy affairs.  Undoubtedly all such productions trade on the source material, or ... Continue Reading →
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Disney’s “A Christmas Carol”

Disney’s A Christmas Carol Dickens’ classic holiday tale has been told countless times, a testament to its durability.  The most recent iteration is from Robert Zemeckis, ... Continue Reading →