The top 20 of 2025

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December 18, 2025
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Geoff Elliott in “A Christmas Carol” at A Noise Within. Photo: Abe Portillo.

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage

Plus ‘Stereophonic,’ holiday shows, and Rob Reiner’s “Dirty Plays”. Read more…

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The top 20 of 2025December 18, 2025
Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Plus ‘Stereophonic,’ holiday shows, and Rob Reiner’s “Dirty Plays”. Read more…