Mrs. Christmas @ AURORA THEATER

Anita W. Harris – Long Beach Post Enter “Mrs. Christmas,” a delightful new musical play by Tom Jacobson having its world premiere at the Aurora Theater this month that balances a nostalgic look at the past with meaning in the present — all with a twinkle in the eye. Read more… Travis Michael Holder – … Read more

A Christmas Carol @ A NOISE WITHIN

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw Instead of Dickens’s luminous androgyne, The Ghost of Christmas is imaginatively personified as a twirling, tulle-clad ballerina in a top hat. Trisha Miller, who has played the role over several seasons, is once again a delight. Read more…

Paranormal Activity @ AHMANSON THEATRE

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA Beginning in the total dark with a burst of ear-splitting ambient noise, this opening choice is as if the show’s creators are giving us a warning: This is only the beginning, motherf***ers, so get ready to scream out loud and jump out of your seats on a regular basis for … Read more

Moulin Rouge! @ HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES/SEGERSTROM

Amanda Callas – Broadwayworld A decadent, kitchen-sink-sized chocolate sundae with a sparkly sprinkling of campiness on top, Moulin Rouge! has the allure of something that you know is excessive but you simply cannot resist another bite. Read more… Patrick Chavis – The Orange Curtain Review The love story with attitude, French flair, and a soundtrack … Read more

Grease @ EL PORTAL THEATRE

Harker Jones – BroadwayWorld In the end, if you love GREASE, you may not mind the grumbles and grouses that plagued the production for me. All the songs you love are there, and sometimes that’s enough. The 1950s throwback to a seemingly more innocent time is certainly a palliative to the horrors of today. Read … Read more