“Riverdance” at the Pantages

Riverdance The Pantages Theatre In the last 15 years or so, Riverdance has become a part of the lexicon of pop culture. Who were these quick-feet tap dancers, who ... Continue Reading →

The Cleaning Lady

The Cleaning Lady Casa 0101 “You must embrace who you really are,” says Luz’s abuelita (Ingrid Oliu). And what Luz has to embrace is a long time female tradition ... Continue Reading →

Sondheim Unscripted

Sondheim Unscripted Theatre Asylum   He was responsible for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and ... Continue Reading →

The Tragedy of King Richard III

The Tragedy of King Richard III A Noise Within: California’s Home for the Classics “Now is the winter of our discontent /Made glorious summer by this sun of York/And ... Continue Reading →

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum It was a perfectly warm night at Theatricum Botanicum. Located on a top  of the Topanga Hills, people brought their basket ... Continue Reading →

Picnic

PicnicSierra Madre Playhouse Theatre It’s a hot and sweltering day in 1953 Kansas and the whole town is looking forward to the annual Labor Day picnic. Kids racing to the ... Continue Reading →

Jane Austen Unscripted

Jane Austen Unscripted Theatre Asylum Doing improv is no joke. It may look easy, which is the sheer beauty of it, but it will definitely make you lose your mind if caught off guard ... Continue Reading →

Cadillac Records

Cadillac Records Chess Records maybe the house that Leonard Chess built but it was Etta James, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Chuck Berry and songwriter Willie Dixon who made it into ... Continue Reading →