Billy Elliot Victoria Theatre, London Prices in London have always been high, whether for real estate or Dover sole. Still a bargain by Broadway standards, London theatre prices ... Continue Reading →

Spamalot Ahmanson Theatre TICKETHOLDERS   I almost passed on seeing Monty Python’s Spamalot again in its Los Angeles debut at CTG’s Ahmanson Theatre, even though ... Continue Reading →

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles Pantages Theatre   “Dad, what are The Beatles?” How do you capture all the nuances of that answer?  First, always first, is ... Continue Reading →

The Housewife as Potential Show Biz Goddess If you pay attention to the house music before the beginning of the musical comedy, It’s the Housewives, you will clearly hear ... Continue Reading →

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 →

Minsky’s – World Premiere February 6, 2009, Ahmanson Theatre The opening number of a musical literally sets the stage for the rest of the production.  The ideal ... Continue Reading →

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? NoHo Arts Center TICKETHOLDERS There’s no doubt Blue Zone Productions’ respectful restoration of Edward Albee’s ... Continue Reading →

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 →