The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine
In the best tradition of historical fiction, Fine has woven the story of several intriguing individuals into the larger fabric of a troubled time. In this case, a biracial couple’s ... Continue Reading →
LA Theater Scene has Brief Encounter, Love Noël, Bunny Bunny, Spelling Bee, & White
Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter at The Wallis
The ingenious production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter is being presented by the UK’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre Company for ... Continue Reading →
Potted Potter – Balboa Theater
Harry Potter has generated billions of dollars for JK Rowling and Warner Brothers, and plenty of other dollars for folks clever enough to leverage the storyline in a legal way. ... Continue Reading →
Pagliacci – San Diego Opera
Launching the season with aplomb, the San Diego Opera’s production of Pagliacci is robust and eminently enjoyable. The swift (90 minute) production is directed by Andrew Sinclair ... Continue Reading →
Ticketholder Awards 2013
An odd year for LA theatre. Often remarkably exhilarating, but then in comparison sometimes painfully disappointing. Of course, please remember I did not see everything offered in ... Continue Reading →
LA Theater Scene has “Abe Lincoln’s Piano,” “One Starry Night” & “Jason and the Argonauts”
Abe Lincoln’s Piano
“Abe Lincoln’s Piano” is a new musical play that gets the spotlight at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. The fascinating one-man show ... Continue Reading →
LA Theater Scene has “Aladdin,” “Stomp,” “Palm Springs Follies” and “Salute to Vienna”
“Aladdin and His Winter Wish” is a fantasy extravaganza, to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. It is in the style of the traditional fun-loving British Panto shows ... Continue Reading →
Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna (San Francisco)
The latest offering from the Montreal-based global troupe is Amaluna. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the production offers more of what we have grown to like and several ... Continue Reading →
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