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COME FROM AWAY at the Ahmanson Theatre

Harker Jones – BroadwayWorld Based on a true story of compassion in the face of horror, COME FROM AWAY dazzles with sheer exuberance, leading to a surprisingly moving conclusion. When terrorists took control of airplanes, using them as weapons and…

COME FROM AWAY at the La Jolla Playhouse

Bob Verini – Variety Any qualms about the propriety or taste of a “9/11 musical” prove unfounded in the case of “Come From Away,” the superb new show premiering at La Jolla Playhouse. Out of the true story of a small Newfoundland community…

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Null Set Productions presents: OPHELIA @ ODYSSEY THEATREApril 24, 2024
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move OPHELIA is part poetic fever dream and part personal esoteric excavation of one… Read more: Null Set Productions presents: OPHELIA @ ODYSSEY THEATRE
Monsters of the American Cinema @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATREApril 24, 2024
Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA This disappointing “Monster” is a badly constructed and often confusing clunker that couldn’t possibly be… Read more: Monsters of the American Cinema @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE
“A” Train @ RUBICON THEATRE COMPANYApril 24, 2024
Philip Brandes – Stage Raw Weaving personal history, original songs, and abundant humor, the show explores the confusion, frustrations, and… Read more: “A” Train @ RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY
POWER & LIGHT @ THEATRE 40April 24, 2024
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move POWER & LIGHT juxtaposes a slow, sepia-toned, horse-and-buggy era with an evocative, kinetic… Read more: POWER & LIGHT @ THEATRE 40
Million Dollar Quartet @ THE CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTERApril 24, 2024
Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix Regardless, all of these performers’ sheer talent and enthusiasm make every song a joy… Read more: Million Dollar Quartet @ THE CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
‘Ham,’ meet “Hedley.’ Plus plays looking forward, plays looking backApril 21, 2024
Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Ham,’ meet ‘Hedley.’ Plus plays looking forward, plays looking back. Also includes comments on Dinner… Read more: ‘Ham,’ meet “Hedley.’ Plus plays looking forward, plays looking back
High Maintenance @ THE ROAD THEATREApril 21, 2024
Terry Morgan – Stage Raw The subject of machines replacing human workers has been with us for a long time,… Read more: High Maintenance @ THE ROAD THEATRE
Ensemble Theatre Company : The Lehman Trilogy @ THE NEW VICApril 10, 2024
Philip Brandes – Stage Raw Amid the fine production values, watching the three actors’ energetic, at times acrobatic, often hilarious… Read more: Ensemble Theatre Company : The Lehman Trilogy @ THE NEW VIC
Funny Girl @ AHMANSON THEATREApril 10, 2024
Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA So what makes this old funny girl funnier than ever before? Simply put, Katerina McCrimmon… Read more: Funny Girl @ AHMANSON THEATRE
Just for Us @ MARK TAPER FORUMApril 10, 2024
Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA Alex Edelman possesses one of the most distinct and unique voices to emerge on the… Read more: Just for Us @ MARK TAPER FORUM