“The Three Musketeers” at Theatricum Botanicum

The Three Musketeers Theatricum Botanicum “All for one and one for all” is the motto for the bumbling, yet witty three musketeers , plus one who’s ... Continue Reading →

“Memphis” at Shubert Theatre, NYC

Memphis Shubert Theatre, NYC     The state of the musical theatre is enjoying a harmonic convergence of factors.  Kids, generally the least relevant ... Continue Reading →

“South Pacific” at Ahmanson Theatre

South Pacific Ahmanson Theatre TICKETHOLDERS   Okay, sorry. I STILL brake for South Pacific, one of my least favorite terminally sappy Amur-kin musicals by those ... Continue Reading →

L.A. Noir Unscripted

L.A. Noir UnScripted The Theatre Asylum I remember as a kid staying up late on Friday and Saturday nights staying up watching old movies with actors I never heard ... Continue Reading →

“South Pacific” at Lincoln Center Theatre

South Pacific Lincoln Center Theatre at the Vivian Beaumont, NYC   One of the strongest revivals is the wonderful version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ... Continue Reading →
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“Fela!” at Eugene O’Neill Theatre

Fela! Eugene O’Neill Theatre, NYC The pulsing, vibrant first half of “Fela!” is one of the strongest 75 minutes on Broadway.  Upon entering the theatre, you are thrust into ... Continue Reading →
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The Life of Comic Rip Taylor, “It ain’t all confetti”

The Life of Comic Rip Taylor, “It ain’t all confetti” Rip Taylor spreads smiles & confetti like pixie dust   There’s something funny going on at the El Portal Theatre ... Continue Reading →

Travis’ Plays of May

Nightmare Alley Geffen Playhouse Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Mark Taper Forum See What I Wanna See Blank Theatre The Language Archive South Coast ... Continue Reading →