LA Theater Scene April shows & reviews

Los Angeles area theaters have fabulous shows in full bloom this Spring. Review: THE ROOT BEER BANDITS— A Rootin’ Tootin’ Wild West Musicale, at The Garry Marshall Theatre (formally ... Continue Reading →

AMERICAN IDOL’s new TOP 10 has great talent with Disney magic

When ABC brought back “American Idol” after Fox TV let it go, it was inevitable that some Disney magic would be sprinkled on the talent show, and on 2019’s TOP 10 contestants: Madison ... Continue Reading →

HBO “GAME OF THRONES,” a satisfying ending & a prequel planned

Winter is here & so is the end! What makes HBO’s epic “Game of Thrones” so fascinating?  The incredible HBO series has exceeded our expectations, even after the never-ending ... Continue Reading →

Javert’s Old Testament vs. Valjean’s New Testament in “Les Misérables” on MASTERPIECE

PBS presents the epic “Les Miserables” on Masterpiece April 14  Sundays on PBS continue to be the destination for great dramas. It has been the night for Masterpiece, one of the ... Continue Reading →

The Elephant Man, funny, tragic & artfully told at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre

“The Elephant Man” has wisdom, grace & humor in the compelling play at NoHo’s historic El Portal Theatre, April 4-14  The Elephant Man, the story about the life of Joseph ... Continue Reading →

Hollywood in post #MeToo has actresses flourishing

 March 2019 has the distinction of being the first Women’s History Month of the post #MeToo era. So let’s take a moment to celebrate our great mothers, sisters, daughters, etc., ... Continue Reading →

“Look Closer” campaign has CSI’s Robert David Hall champion actors with disabilities

Robert David Hall sees more acting opportunities for actors with disabilities thanks to the “Look Closer” campaign.  Fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation saw actor Robert David ... Continue Reading →

“Superstore” NBC sitcom not political with its salute to the working class

America Ferrera, star and producer of NBC’s Superstore, said her sitcom offers a place “where people can be so different from each other and believe different things, ... Continue Reading →