“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 →

Cantina’s, Happy Hours, & Mexico

Cantina's, Happy Hours, & Mexico Kay'n Dave's is a Mexican Cantina that will have you thinking you are in Mexico. They put a whole "lotta" ... Continue Reading →

Hot Dawg – We found it!

Hot Dawg – We found it! Canter’s was voted #l for Pastrami by the L.A. Times, so when my friend said he wanted a big thick pastrami sandwich with lots of pickles, ... Continue Reading →

James Live at the El Rey

James Live at the El Rey This was almost a missed opportunity of the most spiritual kind. Sitting under the hot lights, getting my cheek stitched up and in a rare ... Continue Reading →

“Terminator” is Dominating

Terminator is Dominating Stars of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Listen to Fans for Season Two on Fox Season two of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, ... Continue Reading →