F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw Listing, playwright Russell Brown’s world-premiere play at Theatre 40, starts with a strong foundation, but its intriguing premise is undone by a convoluted plot that hangs on too many disparate stories. Read more…
Patrick Chavis – The Orange Curtain Review A compelling concept interweaves into this narrative around identity, friendship, and what bonds us to a particular place—a satisfying beginning and powerful ending is unfortunately held back by an unengaging middle. Read more… Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color The West Coast premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish … Read more
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move So many self-actualizing solo shows seem to fit a similar pattern. They are often a collection of the writer/performer’s amalgamated life highlights and emotions, pivots and realizations, failures and triumphs. This one fits it like a Lego. And it is beautifully told. RECOMMENDED. Read more…
Martín Hernández – Stage Raw Turner makes for an intriguing character, much like the fictitious media baron of Citizen Kane, one not to be revered so much as to serve as a case study for capitalist megalomania. Read more…
Patrick Chavis – The Orange Curtain Review While the delivery of this quick-witted farce has some issues, the talent of this ensemble of veteran actors and Joe Lauderdale’s tight and informed direction make this rendition well worth a viewing. Read more…
Amanda Callas – Discover Hollywood Magazine First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood’s A Christmas Carol is more than simply a play, it is a complete event, transportive and delightful, that offers that most promised but actually most elusive of seasonal commodities – the holiday spirit. Read more…
Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA “The theatre is the only institution that’s been dying for four thousand years and has never succumbed. It requires tough and devoted people to keep it alive.” — John Steinbeck. Read more…
Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA Although the creators of all things theatrical are still desperately trying to lure audiences back since the pandemic, the quality of what’s being presented on LA stages could not be more impressive—especially this year. I am amazed and encouraged by the resiliency of all theatre artists, all of whom deserve … Read more
Jonas Schwartz – BroadwayWorld The show is a trifle, light and airy, where only special ingredients can make it take flight. Luckily, at the Ahmanson, this stellar cast has created a tasty morsel, led by the deliriously funny Sutton Foster. Read more…
Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix The story is Austen at her most scheming but here set to transporting music with very talented singing and acting, especially Foster as Emma and fellow leads Lowe and Alexander. Read more… Patrick Chavis – The Orange Curtain Review Casey Long directed Emma the Musical does not reinvent the … Read more