World Premiere : Dear Auntie B @ THE ACTORS COMPANY

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move DEAR AUNTIE B has the bite of Hedda Hopper and the flair of W’s Countess. But she’s got one thing more…a broken heart. Read more… Deborah Klugman  – Stage Raw The play, strong in concept, struck me as a work-in-progress, chiefly because what we come to learn about … Read more

Jelly’s Last Jam @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Katie Buenneke – Stage Raw This is a unique production, where the sum of the parts may be greater than the show itself. There’s a lot to like about most of the elements of Jelly’s Last Jam, especially for anyone who enjoys hearing and seeing jazz performed at a high level, but Jelly Roll Morton’s … Read more

Reefer Madness @ THE WHITLEY

Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania Reefer Madness, The Musical has risen from the grave in the city where it first slayed for over 18 record-breaking months. Director and choreographer Spencer Liff and a stellar cast make this revival at the Reefer Den in Hollywood a winner, delivering an intoxicating high as potent as the original. Read … Read more

LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THEATRICAL EXCELLENCE IN 2023

  The Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle (LADCC) is proud to announce its 2023 nominees for Theatrical Excellence. This year, because of extenuating COVID concerns, instead of a live event, the Circle awards recipients will once again be announced online – but in a brand-new format. The LADCC is thrilled to introduce a “first” for … Read more

MJ: The Musical @ PANTAGES THEATRE

Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania MJ: The Musical, which is now on tour and is playing the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles through January 28 — highlights what made Michael Jackson a legend, even if the book bites off more than it can chew. Read more Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move “MJ The … Read more

BABY FOOT @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Alexis and Blackie dance to the distortion of seductive addiction in playwright Tim Venable’s “Long Day’s Journey” rehab intersection. And, right from the start, it’s clear from the moment Blackie shows up that Alexis’s bubble of hope for a sober future is going to burst.  How violently, isn’t … Read more