The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream
One of the most underrated bands in America is probably The Rascals. In the mid 60s, the only consistent chart topping band was The Beach Boys. The Byrds were making their mark, and ... Continue Reading →
The LA area theater scene has “Marilyn” and “Smokey Joe’s”
“Marilyn…Madness & Me”
The fascinating new play “Marilyn…Madness & Me” premiered at the historic El Portal Theatre, and runs through ... Continue Reading →
Ojai, Ventura, Solvang – Not Enough Time
Everyone loves the Santa Barbara area, and we decided to visit a few of the towns in the region. We discovered that we should have allotted far more than several days for our excursion.
The ... Continue Reading →
The Scottsboro Boys – Ahmanson Theatre
Juggling with taboos is an ambitious policy, especially when the subject is racial. The Scottsboro Boys tackles head-on the racially motivated trial of nine wrongly accused black men, ... Continue Reading →
His Girl Friday at La Jolla Playhouse
His Girl Friday – La Jolla Playhouse
Built upon the classic play and film, John Guare’s adaptation deftly walks a tightrope. On the one hand is the rat-a-tat humor between protaganists ... Continue Reading →
American Buffalo (Geffen Playhouse)
The timelessness of Mamet’s early work is evident in the current production of American Buffalo at Geffen Playhouse. This gritty three hander from the mid 70s still resonates today. ... Continue Reading →
ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO – La Jolla Playhouse
This production has a very clever whodunit con game premise. It is part of the La Jolla Playhouse’s ambitious Without Walls series. Accomplice is evidence (pun intended) of a pleasing ... Continue Reading →
Great shows at LA Theaters: “Nuttin’ But Hutton,” “Walk Like A Man,” and “Odysseo” under the Big Top
“Nuttin’ But Hutton” a Hollywood songfest
Betty Hutton is best remembered for starring in “Annie Get Your Gun.” But if you think that’s all she ... Continue Reading →
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