Blog Posts in June 2015


ArmaGAYddon Posted By Suzanne A review by Suzanne Birrell Michael Henry, Jamison Scala, Todd Risenmay & Gina Brown. Photo: Chuck Jones Second City in Hollywood celebrates over 50 years of cutting edge satiric revues and sketches with its latest hysterically witty musical ... Continue reading » Permalink
Oscar's Hollywood Posted By Oscar Arslanian As the Publisher of a magazine devoted to promoting the unique culture and lore of Hollywood, it's a pleasure to see the Palladium Residences project coming along. Not only will it provide badly needed new housing, but it will restore and celebrate ... Continue reading » Permalink
From the Editor Posted By Nyla Arslanian We're heading into what promises to be another record-breaking visitor season. Hillside residents are still plagued with issues regarding people who want to get "up close and personal" to see the famed Hollywood Sign. So, if you're a visitor, please ... Continue reading » Permalink
The Load-In - Theatre Review Posted By Suzanne Birrell A Review by Suzanne Birrell The Load-in is a light situation comedy following a band "loading in" a bar. The genius is in the location-location-location. The 3 Clubs Bar on Vine is the perfect venue. The show actually starts when you walk in the ... Continue reading » Permalink
Alien vs. Musical - Theatre Review Posted By Bill Garry A Review by Bill Garry. The laughter starts the moment the first character steps on stage at "Alien vs. Musical," a clever mash-up of Broadway shows and Hollywood sci-fi now playing at the L.A. Fringe. That character (I won't tell you who) is just ... Continue reading » Permalink
Green Day's American Idiot - Theatre Review Posted By Suzanne Birrell A review by Suzanne Birrell. Green Day's American Idiot was in and of itself a highly successful album. Green Day's American Idiot the Rock Opera draws in the fans and does not disappoint. The story has a strong arc. Three friends go off on ... Continue reading » Permalink
The Count of Monte Cristo: The Musical - Theatre Review Posted By Suzanne Birrell A Review by Suzanne Birrell. The Count of Monte Cristo: The Musical previewed at the Lounge Theatre on June 5 th. The book and Lyrics by Kelly D'Angelo and Music by Matt Dahan were ten years in the making. A rightfully excited Kelly D'Anglelo ... Continue reading » Permalink
I See You Made an Effort - Theatre Review Posted By Bill Garry A review by Bill Garry. If you're a middle-aged, liberal, suburban mom, or you have one, you'll love Annabelle Gurwitch's one-woman comedy about the anxiety of turning 50. Bonus laughs if you know who Anna Quindlen is. Ms. Gurwitch tackles hormones ... Continue reading » Permalink