David Byrne at Greek Theater

David Byrne Greek Theatre, October 3, 2008 David Byrne has reconnected with fellow traveler Brian Eno to record a fine new album called Everything That Happens Will ... Continue Reading →

Van Morrison Returning to Hollywood Bowl

Van Morrison Returning to Hollywood Bowl   The Bard of Belfast recently announced that he would be revisiting his 1968 album Astral Weeks at the Hollywood Bowl ... Continue Reading →

One Day University at Skirball

The attraction of returning to college years later is offset with the reality of exams, early and/or boring classes.  The folks at One Day University have expanded ... Continue Reading →

“Jersey Boys” at Palazzo

Jersey Boys Palazzo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas TICKETHOLDERS   Jersey Boys, the story of the rise and fall and rise and fall and rise and fall of Frankie Valli ... Continue Reading →

“Mamma Mia!” at Mandalay Bay

Mamma Mia! Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas TICKETHOLDERS All good things must end, they say, and after more than 2,100 continuously sold-out performances played ... Continue Reading →

“Sea Change” at Davidson/Valentini

Sea Change Davidson/Valentini Theatre TICKETHOLDERS It’s always scary for any critic when a friend writes a play, let alone writes three plays that all end up ... Continue Reading →

“Joe’s Garage” at Open Fist Theater

Joe’s Garage Open Fist Theatre   TICKETHOLDERS “As you can see, girls,” Frank Zappa’s robotic creation The Central Scrutinizer warns the stageful of giggly ... Continue Reading →

“9 to 5: The Musical” at Ahmanson

9 to 5: The Musical Ahmanson Theatre (through 10/19) This rollicking musical will move to Broadway in the spring, and it is easy to see why.  Dolly Parton has ... Continue Reading →