Sleeping Beauty - Theatre Review

Posted By Jen Brown

Review by Jen Brown Laura Wolfe and Lukas Bailey. Photo: David P. Johnson. It's official, Theatre West is the best, particularly, when mounting shows for STORYBOOK THEATRE. These captivating players know exactly how to entertain our children and ...

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42nd STREET - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. The Company of 42 nd Street in "Lullaby of Broadway." Photo by Chris Bennion If you like tap dancing then 42nd STREET now playing at the Pantages is the show for you. 42nd STREET is the song and dance fable of Broadway, ...

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Stopping By - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Barbara Tarbuck. Photos by Brian Drillinger Christine and Charley were a loving married older couple with an adult son and a generally normal life. That is until one morning when they were making love and Charley suddenly ...

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Gruesome Playground Injuries - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Jeff Ward and Sara Rae Foster. Photos by Ed Krieger Love hurts and so does blowing out your eye with fireworks. They each hurt in their own uniquely different way to each person that experiences every type of physical and ...

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I Only Have Eyes For You - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Corky Hale, singer and instrumentalist, has brought a labor of love the to the Montalbon Theatre. Presenting I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin, this new musical features lyrics by Al Dubin, music ...

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Honky - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Honky is a dark, inappropriate comedy filled with guilt-ridden stereotypes and racial slurs that will make you laugh uncontrollably from start to finish. This is not a comedy for the easily offended or the politically ...

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The Boy From Oz - Theatre Review

Posted By Bill Garry

A review by Bill Garry Andrew Bongiorno (center) stars as Peter Allen with the company in the CELEBRATION THEATRE's West Coast premiere production of THE BOY FROM OZ, directed by Michael A. Shepperd and now playing at CELEBRATION THEATRE at the Lex. ...

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Shine Darkly, Illyria - Theatre Review

Posted By Erin Fair

A review by Erin Fair. Robyn Buck and Mercedes Manning Shine Darkly, Illyria is the newest play from the Fugitive Kind. This quaint little theater with a seating of about thirty is decorated with a furious whimsy. Teal tapestries drape the walls and ...

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The Leather Apron Club - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Anthony Battelle, Karen Ragan-George. Photos by Charlie Mount Do not miss T he Leather Apron Club written and directed by Charlie Mount. An absolutely brilliant story based on an actual club formed by Benjamin Franklin, ...

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Dancing at Lughnasa - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Nan McNamara, Rory Patterson, Maurie Speed, Lauren Thompson and Tannis Hanson star in the ACTORS CO-OP production of "DANCING AT LUGHNASA" by Brian Friel, directed by Heather Chesley and now playing at the ACTORS CO-OP ...

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Eastside Heartbeats - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. The Eastside Heartbeats, a new rock 'n roll musical opened to an enthusiastic crowd on Cinco De Mayo. The red carpet gala opening was attended by such notables as Chris Montez (Let's Dance)- for whom an up and coming band ...

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Mini-Australian Theater Fest - June 6-27

Posted By Suzanne

Mini-Australian theater fest this June : Australian Theatre Company's ' Double Feature ' of two Australian plays plus 'Works by Women ' free reading series WHAT: L.A.'s Australian Theatre Company offers a mini Australian theater festival, including a ...

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Good People - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Kia Hellman, Laura House, Marsha Morgan. Photos by Lily Kravets Photography Mikey and Margie are two kids who grew up in the same working-class neighborhood of South Boston. A Southie at heart, Margie never left home ...

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The Story of Alice - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. The Dutches Theatre's world premiere of The Story of Alice takes the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland in a completely new, and just as nonsensical, twisted direction. The audience meets a modern day dark-haired Alice ...

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Chicago _ Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Terra C. MacLeod as Velma Kelly and cast. Photo by Paul Kolnik Chicago opened in Los Angeles last night for the beginning of a 6 day run. Buy your tickets now: you absolutely don't want to miss this star studded ...

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