Blog Posts in March 2025


FEAST- The Count's Den, DTLA Posted By Amalisha HuEck Review by Amalisha HuEck After the challenge of finding 'The Count's Den," a hidden space in downtown Los Angeles, with an enchanting and mysterious atmosphere. As soon as you walk through the door, you are transformed into some different time and ... Continue reading » Permalink
THESE SHINING LIVES - Actors-Co-op at Crossley Theatre Posted By Chis Cassone March 14, 2025 Reviewed by Chris Cassone ccassone@chriscassone.com When you know the basic plot going in to see a play such as this, one can have difficulty with the joyful opening scenes. You know these characters are doomed so how can you identify ... Continue reading » Permalink
CABARET - Jaxx Theatricals Posted By Chris Cassone March 15, 2025 Opening Night Reviewed by Chris Cassone cc@chriscassone.com What it isn't: a sweet restaging reminiscent of Liza in her bowler with all of her precocious, youthful naivete. For sure, this isn't a production where you can watch without ... Continue reading » Permalink
TWO SMALL BODIES - GGC Theatre Posted By Amalisha HuEck Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck We have a disappearance of two little children here, a possible murder or kidnapping that remains an unsolved mystery by the very end. In this two actor play, a constant exchange of being a lead or being an effect of the ... Continue reading » Permalink
ONE FOR MY BABY - El Portal Theatre (North Hollywood) Posted By Nyla Arslanian Reviewed by Nyla Arslanian In the program, the directors note their intention for their production of"the ultimate objective is nothing more than to leave audiences dazzled, a bit breathless, bathed in the glow of great music and exciting ... Continue reading » Permalink
CANDY APPLE - Written and produced by Dom Cicchetti - Writtne by Chris Cassone Posted By Chris Cassone "Candy Apple" Written and produced by Dom Cicchetti Co-Produced and Engineered by Tom Pisani Featuring: Piano, Keys, Synth: Dom Cicchetti Guitars: Jon Herington, Mick Gaffney, Dave Lavender, John Henderson Woodwinds: Paula Atherton, Jerry Vivino, ... Continue reading » Permalink
BAT BOY - Open Fist Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theatre Posted By Chris Cassone Reviewed by Chris Cassone cc@chriscassone.com Lil' Abner meets The Elephant Man by way of Oedipus Rex on Casitas Avenue. The irony here is that our Bat Boy, in his final throes of understanding himself, blurts out for all to hear, "I am an animal." ... Continue reading » Permalink
WOMEN ON THE VERGE - Casa 0101 Theatre Posted By Michael Edwards Reviewed by Michael Edwards Kicking off its 25th year in Boyle Heights, the ever unapologetically authentic Angeleno theatre company, Casa 0101, premieres four wonderful one act plays all under the title, Mujeres on the Verge or Women on the Verge. ... Continue reading » Permalink