We Will Rock You - Theatre Review
... Bohemian Rhapsody. But wait! Our standing ovation was given back to us in an encore - Bohemian Rhapsody! When Brian May came out front to do his solo, my night was complete. At the Ahmanson theatre thru Aug 24 th, 2014 http://www.wewillrockyou.com/
Re-Animator The Musical - theatre Review
... to today because I had a good dose of laughter last night. Re-Animator - The Musical now playing at the Steve Allen Theatre is "good for ails ye." From the eye popping opening scene to the end that begins again, laughter is the medicine. Fabulous ...
How I fell in Love-Theatre Review
... a lot of wisdom in "How I Fell In Love," the romantic comedy playing through November 16 at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in Larchmont Village. Unfortunately, it gets lost in a soap opera that reminded me of Sex in the City without most of the ...
Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera - Theatre Review
The world premiere of Cindy Shapiro's "Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera" opened this week at the Greenway Court Theatre. Opera is an experience and in that "Psyche" does not disappoint. The orchestra which featured string instruments in addition to the ...
Women: Theatre Review
... Masterfully directed by Stephanie Ward, the transitions through the scenes are exquisitely choreographed. The black box theatre setting is perfect for this play which is sure to become an American classic. Having read Little Women more than once as a ...
Laundry & Bourbon/ Lone Star -Theatre Review
James McLure (1952-2011) was a southern playwright whose works have become staples of Southern and Western schools and theatre companies. He wrote about small-towns, the plight of Vietnam veterans, and the consequences of celebrity and celebrity ...
The Vortex - Theatre Review
Theatre Review by Harrison Held Another great play from director Gene Franklin Smith - Noel Coward's The Vortex first premiered on the London stage in 1924 and gets a mod 1960's reboot in this sizzling hot new production now playing at The Matrix ...
The Gun Show - Theatre Review
The Gun Show by EM Lewis Review by Bill Garry Playwright EM Lewis tells a moving, personal story about growing up with, and being bitten by, guns in "The Gun Show," her one-person show now running in Los Angeles. The evening is set up like a ...
Almost, Maine - Theatre Review
... was so drawn in, I almost turned around when they saw the northern lights. I had to remind myself that I was, in fact, in a theatre. Sad & Glad, featuring Alex Desert (Swingers), Tyne Stecklein (Burlesque, True Blood, DWTS), and Misa Moosekian ( ...
Hellcab - Theatre Review
by Harrison Held Hell Cab is a very entertaining & enjoyable quick running one act 70 minute show currently at the Elephant Stages on Santa Monica Boulevard. The show is back by popular demand for the holidays and well directed by David Fofi. The ...
Wicked - Theatre Review
Opening night of Wicked at the Pantages Theatre was a Green Carpet festive affair. Stars came out and it was a full house gala. I was probably one of the very few people who had never seen the show before. No need to report that Wicked is a great ...
Serrano The Musical - Theatre Review
A review by Suzanne Birrell Serrano-The Musical Entertainment at its finest. Laughter and craziness abound. It all happens in Little Italy. Rival families-Family strife. Dancing and carousing. Friends and feuds. The story is Serrano D'Angelo's -poet, ...
There is a happiness that morning is - Theatre Review
... office going to Get Lit a charitable arts organization that educates teens about classic poetry. Playing at the Sacred Fools Theatre, 660 N. Heliotrope Dr., extended run thru Mar 6th. Tickets: http://www.sacredfools.org/onlineboxoffice/ Photographer: ...
Reborning - Theatre Review
... and their skills are in the sculpting of people's hopes and dreams or as in Dohrn's outstanding, compelling piece of theatre, nightmares. The story revolves around KELLY (Joanna Strapp), an alcoholic artist or Reborner who is damaged by her own ...
Jesus Christ Superstar - Theatre Review
Reviewed by Suzanne Birrell From the first chords back in the 1970's, Jesus Christ Superstar, penned by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, was a hit. And the current performance by the Doma Theatre Group reminds us why Jesus Christ Superstar is still ...
Dontrell, Who Kissed The Sea - Theatre Review
A review by Suzanne Birrell Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea written by Nathan Alan Davis is a masterful story presented in a style which embraces all cultures. The theme is universal - to connect with our ancestors. It is the story of a dream and the ...
Pulp Shakespeare (or Bard Fiction) - Theatre Review
A review by Harrison Held Pulp Shakespeare (or Bard Fiction) I really enjoyed this fast moving take on Quentin Tarantino's hit 90s film Pulp Fiction performed by an impressive & well trained cast at Theatre Asylum on Santa Monica Boulevard. This ...
Alternate Endings - Theatre Review
Theatre Review by Harrison Held I had the pleasure of recently seeing Skypilot Theatre Company's world premiere of Alternate Endings well written by senior playwright in residence, Jonathan Price. It is a great production and I highly recommend it. ...
Hollywood and Broadway - Theatre Review
Review by Bill Garry Octavio Carlin, playwright-director-designer, has mined his love for the early years of show business to create " Hollywood and Broadway," an old-fashioned drawing room farce that is now on stage on Hollywood's Theatre Row. ...
7 Redneck Cheerleaders- Theatre Review
Review by Bill Garry Seven giant egos collide, conspire, and commiserate in a tenth anniversary staging of Louis Jacobs' " 7 Redneck Cheerleaders" from the Elephant Theatre Company. This production, updated with a few contemporary references in the ...
Circles - Theatre Review
... brought into the downward spiral of relationship in Circles, a new play by Lisa Harris and playing at the Bootleg Theatre. The language is smartly convoluted from the first moment and we are sucked into one of those word game arguments between lovers ...
If You Can Get to Buffalo - Theatre Review
A review by Suzanne Birrell (l-r) Chase Cargill, Betsy Moore, Caitlin Teeley & Alex Wells If You Can Get to Buffalo by Trish Harnetiaux is a fine morsel of eclectic humor. Fast moving and funny, witty and thought provoking, If You Can get to ...
Verdigris - Theatre Review
Theatre Review by Harrison Held Jim Beaver (l.), Sheila Shaw, Adam Conger. Photo: Charlie Mount Lots of interesting and colorful characters in the play Verdigris which takes place in small town Oklahoma. Theatre West premiered Jim Beaver's terrific ...
Newsies - theatre Review
A Review by Suzanne Birrell. Original company, North American Tour of NEWSIES. ©Disney. Photo by Deen van Meer. (When they do this, the crowd goes wild!) Newsies stole our hearts when they opened the show last night in Los Angeles. But before you ...
Prison Boxing - Theatre Review
... Held. I recently attended a great new one woman show called Prison Boxing making it's world premiere at The Skylight Theatre Skylab on Vermont. It's a very good biographical show starring and written by the gifted and likable Leah Joki who started ...
The Glass Menagerie - Theatre Review
A review by Harrison Held James O'Halloran and Amanda Correia in "The Glass Menagerie" at Renegade Theater. Photo credit: Theodora Greece. Tennessee Williams' classic The Glass Menagerie is now playing at the cozy 37 seat Renegade Theatre in ...
Motown - the Musical -Theatre Review
A review by Suzanne Birrell. Julius Thomas III as Berry Gordy (center right) & Cast MOTOWN THE MUSICAL First National Tour (C) Joan Marcus, 2015 Motown, the Musical is a story of a man and his dreams, the history of a time, and a legacy of songs ...
House of Yes - Theatre Review
A Review by Suzanne Birrell. The show started nine minutes late. The opening was stark and intense. I had approximately two minutes of uncertainty and then was hooked and fully engaged in The House Of Yes, a twisted and witty play by Wendy Macleod, ...
Den of Thieves - Theatre Review
A review by Bill Garry Montana Roesch, Fletcher Day, Alexandra Lemus It's always a pleasure attending a show at the Stella Adler Academy. Classic shows with solid acting and skilled technical design - performed in front of enthusiastic young ...
Imagining Brad - Theatre REview
A review by Harrison Held. Sarah Randall Hunt & Sirena Irwin Imagining Brad is a powerful, poignant & peculiar 80 minute 2 character play written by Academy Award nominated writer Peter Hedges ( About A Boy, Dan In Real Life, What's Eating ...