“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 →

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 →