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A cluster of classics – in South Pasadena, Griffith Park, Topanga, Glendale, Boyle Heights Plus ‘Into the Woods,’ Ali meets Fetchit, ‘The Ants,’ ‘Beetlejuice’ musical

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage But this summer’s crop of classics includes a genuine surprise in the usual list of venues. Have you heard of South Pasadena Theatre Workshop? I had not, until a few weeks ago. But last weekend…

Read MoreA cluster of classics – in South Pasadena, Griffith Park, Topanga, Glendale, Boyle Heights Plus ‘Into the Woods,’ Ali meets Fetchit, ‘The Ants,’ ‘Beetlejuice’ musical

Misbehaving men: SIX, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, KING AND I, plus Under the Skin, Coleman ’72, A New Brain, 44, Whittier Boulevard

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Before a jury held Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million, Trump claimed in a deposition that male “stars” have grabbed and groped women for “millions…

Read MoreMisbehaving men: SIX, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, KING AND I, plus Under the Skin, Coleman ’72, A New Brain, 44, Whittier Boulevard