This Wonderful Life - Review

Posted By Admin

by Nyla Arslanian The only comment I can make about Rogue Machine Theatre's production of This Wonderful Life at the Matrix Theatre is that it is just WONDERFUL. This reviewer must confess that although I was familiar with the classic film It's a ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Salvage Extends at Hudson Theatre's Mainstage

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Salvage Extends at Hudson Theatre's Mainstage By Nyla Arslanian While I wouldn't dub Salvage a musical, aptly subtitled "a play with music" is an accurate description. What transpires in this 90-minute play is a heartfelt story of hopes and ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

The Children at The Fountain Theatre

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Lily Knight and Ron Bottita in The Children at The Fountain Theatre Photo by Jenny Graham By Nyla Arslanian The Children opens at The Fountain Theatre Perhaps we've just taken it for granted for so long-that exquisite experience of what we call ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Harrison Held's Scene Around Town

Posted By Harrison Held

I have been reflecting a lot over the past 2 weeks about the Burt Reynolds Monument Unveiling at Hollywood Forever last month... I went back a few days ago to visit and enjoy the serenity of the cemetery. Burt was a wonderful guy - a true super star ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

My Fair Lady at the Hollywood Pantages

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

(center) Sam Simahk as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle, Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering and Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins in Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Photo by © Joan Marcus By Nyla Arslanian My Fair Lady held ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Hamilton at the Hollywood Pantages

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Jamael Westman and the company of Hamilton Photo by Joan Marcus By Nyla Arslanian What could be better after more than a year and a half of no musical theatre or the joy of entering the always a spectacular treat Pantages Theatre lobby, than a ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Harrison Held's SceneAroundTown

Posted By Harrison Held

Special Hollywood Fringe Festival Report I had a great time watching 5 feisty fabulous Hollywood Fringe solo shows online this year... I would've preferred to see them in person at the Broadwater Theatre - Black Box on Santa Monica Boulevard but with ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Gold Meets Golden

Posted By Susan Hornik

The 8th annual "GOLD MEETS GOLDEN" event has gone virtual this year, with inspiring "Stay Gold" conversations between Hollywood's most loved actors and athletes. While usually taking place during the Golden Globes, the pandemic pivoted lgbtq ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Hello World! at the Wonderful Write Act Repertory

Posted By Harrison Held

By Harrison Held Photos Courtesy Write Act Repertory Wonderful Write Act Repertory is back on track with their first evening of entertaining & energetic one acts since the pandemic began! Hello World! An Evening of Short Plays To Save Theatre is ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Oscar's Hollywood - Summer 2021

Posted By Oscar Arslanian

CBS Television City at Beverly & Fairfax is about to enter the future as TVC2050. Los Angeles based Hackman Capital Partners has a planned $1 billion plus investment to modernize the complex, create thousands of entertainment jobs, and reaffirm ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

From the Editor - Summer 2021

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

As the old story goes "There must be a pony in here somewhere," as we are gradually becoming out of all that these past many months have brought us, the term introspection comes to mind. We've definitely had a lot of time to reflect, to question, ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik Moms are those wonderful people who when you ask them what they want for Mother's Day, they say, 'nothing dear, just want you to be happy!' Still, it's always fun to surprise your mom with something beautiful! Check off all those ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles from the Echo Theatre Company

Posted By Bill Garry

By Bill Garry When I first heard about Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles, an interactive murder-mystery at the Echo Theatre Company, I imagined one of those frothy entertainments that pop up at dinner theatres: colorful red herrings, chummy ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Out and About: Pureology's Commitment To Sustainability #BeautywithPurpose

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik While Earth Day takes place in April, being conscious about the environment is something we should be focusing on all year round. Hair care brands like Pureology--the first Zerosulfate ® vegan hair care product--are right on the pulse ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Harrison Held's SceneAroundTown

Posted By Harrison Held

Ann-Margret photos by William Kidston Hollywood super star Ann-Margret received a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Family Film Awards hosted by Dean Cain. Emmy winner Julianne Hough presented the award and honored her idol with a special dance ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Out and About: Distinctive Gift Bags from Distinctive Assets

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with catapulting the promotional craze of celebrity swag into a pop culture phenomenon, produced the one and only official GRAMMY® Gift Bag. Just as the show ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Valentine's Day Outing for Bachelor Nation Newlyweds Jordan Kimball and Christina Creedon

Posted By Susan Hornik

Bachelor Nation star Jordan Kimball and fiancee Christina Creedon Photo courtesy of statraksphoto.com Bachelor Nation star Jordan Kimball and fiancee Christina Creedon hit Sam's Club for some Valentine's Day snacks, in particular Candy Pop's New ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Susan Hornik's Valentine's Day 2021 Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

While Valentine's Day may be a holiday people celebrate annually, you can show you care all year round. Whether its your friends, family, coworker or lover, a few kind words go a long way. Add in a token of your appreciation, and that's extra good ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Independent Shakespeare Company remembers former Councilmember Tom LaBonge

Posted By Admin

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival thrived because of Tom's support. In our earliest days in Barnsdall Park, he saw the importance of free Shakespeare performances, and was instrumental to our move to ...

Continue reading »

Permalink

Susan Hornik's Holiday 2020 Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

I don't know about you, but the holidays this year are decidedly different from in the past. Maybe it's just me, but it took me a while to get in the spirit but once I did, I felt so much better. Even though we have gone through immense struggles ...

Continue reading »

Permalink