Stoneface by Vanessa Claire Stewart. Pauline Adamek – ArtsBeatLA Be advised – Vanessa Claire Stewart’s wonderful play about Buster Keaton is not a barrel of laughs. Dealing largely with the latter, dismal years of the legendary silent film comedy star’s career and failed marriages (two), many…
War Horse by Nick Stafford. Pauline Adamek – ArtsBeatLA War Horse, the spectacular stage show that captivated Steven Spielberg, is now playing at the Ahmanson Theater in Downtown LA until July 29, 2012. A unique theatrical experience that combines intense drama with elaborate staging and dazzling…
Finally I Can Talk About…. by Bob Verini As an LADCC member, I see many more shows during the year than I could possibly review in Variety. In 2011 I caught 120 attractions in the LA area alone, not counting productions in San Diego, San…
Recap by Sharon Perlmutter. I’m always pleased when I see a show that lives up to its hype. I’m even more pleased when I see a show that had no hype at all, but just knocks me off my feet. There were both…