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Concert Review: AN EVENING WITH LAURA BENANTI (Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92NY)
MUSIC, MEMORIES, MOTHERHOOD & MELANIA Laura Benanti sparkles in a knowing, joyful evening at 92NY Her silver gown sparkled. Her voice sparkled. Her wit sparkled. Yes, Laura Benanti was aglow on January 29 in a concert at 92NY. Self-aware, self-confident, and a bit full of herself in the most entertaining way possible, her musical menu…
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Theater Review: CONFEDERATES (Redtwist Theatre)
HISTORY IN DIALOGUE WITH ITSELF Dominique Morisseau’s time-splitting drama refuses easy parallels On paper, Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates might read as high concept: two Black women in different eras confront institutionalized racism. It’s tempting to see the stories as straightforward parallels, especially since the same actors play supporting roles in both narratives, but this fiercely intelligent…
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Theater Review: DESCRIBE THE NIGHT (Austin Playhouse West Campus)
HISTORY, POWER, AND WHO GETS TO DECIDE Rajiv Joseph’s epic drama offers no comfort—only urgent questions For those seeking entertainment as a refuge from the nightmare of our current political moment, Describe the Night offers no such sanctuary. Spanning ninety years and shifting between 1920, 1937, 1940, 1989, and 2010, playwright Rajiv Joseph traverses Poland,…
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Chicago Opera Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE (Lyric Opera)
COSÌ FANTASTIC This was my third time seeing Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte. The second was Lyric’s 2018 production. While I was concerned about the three-and-a-half-hour runtime on a Sunday afternoon, I need not have worried. I had an absolute blast! The cast was outstanding, both as to their gorgeous singing and their laugh out loud…
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Theater Review: RISING WATER (Theatre L’Acadie)
RISING WATER CAN’T FIND ITS CURRENT A powerful premise sinks under miscasting and flat pacing John Biguenet’s Rising Water, a Pulitzer-nominated drama set in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, unfolds over a single night as a long-married New Orleans couple watches floodwater swallow their home. It’s an intimate survival story designed to ratchet tension…
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Theater Review: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE (Berkeley Repertory Theatre)
SHAKESPEARE AS LIFELINE Jacob Ming-Trent turns the Bard into a blazing solo tour de force at Berkeley Rep We are all on our personal journeys of living and being in the world. Everyone encounters setbacks, roadblocks, and moments of doubt. How does one persevere when life feels uncertain? In the 21st century, we have become…
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Cabaret Events: AMERICAN SONGBOOK HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION & CABARET WORKSHOP CONCERT (Mabel Mercer Foundation, Laurie Beechman Theatre)
A CONTEST AND A CONCERT The Mabel Mercer Foundation nurtures the next generation of cabaret artists Three cheers for the Mabel Mercer Foundation (MMF) and its ongoing commitment to introducing younger performers to the Great American Songbook and the art of cabaret. This winter, the Foundation has presented two related initiatives: a concert held last…
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Theater Review: STEREOPHONIC (National Tour, CIBC Theatre Chicago)
THEATER IN STEREOPHONIC A terrific docudrama about artistic temperament and the torment of creation David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, now playing at the CIBC, is an unusual piece of theater. It’s not about learning any life lessons, or coming to terms with things, and with one notable exception, none of the characters have a growth arc; further,…
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Off-Broadway Review: ULYSSES (Elevator Repair Service at The Public Theater)
JOYCE’S ODYSSEY ON STAGE Elevator Repair Service turns the impossible into a joyous theatrical sprint Beloved, despised, or abandoned halfway through by most readers, Joyce’s Ulysses is one of those books you know or have heard of. Published after the carnage of World War I, when the world felt confusing and utterly broken, this novel…
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Theater Review: PUNISH ME: A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER (Hudson Backstage Theatre)
A SELF-INFLICTED WOUND POSING AS THEATER. SAFE WORD: CURTAIN An erotic psychological thriller script without the erotic, psychology, thrill, or script Dear Gay Theater-makers, I am writing today to encourage you to see the terrible new play Punish Me, by triple-threat writer-producer-actor Michael Dukakis, currently renting space at the Hudson Backstage Theatre. Do I recommend…
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Theater Preview: CREATIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR 2026 (Creative Stage Collective, Symphony Space)
AN INTERGENERATIONAL, SENSATIONAL THEATRE GROUP Creative Stage Collective’s annual revue proves that age is irrelevant when imagination leads To get to their Sunday rehearsals, the many members of Creative Stage Collective are real troopers, traipsing and trudging through snow falling—and lingering—in unpleasant temperatures dipping below freezing and staying there. After all, these dedicated kids, teens,…
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Theater Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (La Mirada Theatre)
SWEENEY TODD SLICES DEEP — EVEN WITH A FEW MISSTEPS Jason Alexander’s ambitious concept does not blunt the impact of a blisteringly performed revival McCoy Rigby Entertainment has been doing solid work for decades, but they have outdone themselves with their new production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, now playing in…
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Theater Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR (Desert Theatreworks in Indio)
COMEDY UNDER PRESSURE A writers’ room in early television on deadline, and a production that hits every punchline Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor fictionalizes the writers’ room behind Your Show of Shows, the groundbreaking live television comedy that starred Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca and ran on NBC in the early 1950s. At…
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Theater Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (Zach Theater)
A FAMOUS TRAIN, A FROZEN LANDSCAPE, AND A CASE OF MURDER: A NIFTY CHRISTIE MYSTERY A stylish, fast-moving production that entertains but skirts Christie’s moral depth Is it an ill omen that my first two reviews for Stage and Cinema concern Hercule Poirot? Have I found my niche as a murder-mystery critic? It’s an intriguing…
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Theater Review: POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE (Fountain Theatre)
POETRY AS ACTIVISM, MEMORY, AND INVITATION A moving, participatory tribute to June Jordan that insists poetry still matters June Jordan was a seminal feminist poet and essayist who—beyond gender—tackled issues of race, sexual identity, and political activism. She believed that the truest means of understanding the challenges these forces posed to American society, and of…
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THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND ONLINE SLOT GAME DESIGN
Ever thought about why online slot games feel so easy to enjoy and why time seems to pass quickly while playing them? Online slot games are put together with a clear focus on how people think, feel, and react. The aim is to offer a light, cheerful experience that feels friendly and familiar. Let us…
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WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS THE #1 DATING SKILL OF 2026: LA-DATE EXPLAINS
The digital landscape of 2026 has undergone a significant transformation, moving away from rapid-fire interactions toward a more nuanced, deliberate approach to communication on platforms like La-Date. As the novelty of automated social tools wears off, the most successful participants in the digital economy are those who…
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WHERE THE LINE BETWEEN ENTERTAINMENT AND ART IS DRAWN
The relationship between entertainment and art has always been fluid. What one era treats as light diversion, another may later recognize as cultural expression. Today, this boundary is increasingly difficult to define, shaped by changes in technology, audience expectations, and the economics of creative production. Rather than existing as opposites, entertainment and art now overlap,…
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ONLINE SLOTS: HOW NEW FEATURES KEEP PLAYERS INTERESTED
Ever asked why online slots feel fresh even after many months of play? Many players think the same, and the simple reason is that new features bring a new spark every time. These updates make people return with the same excitement as day one. Why New Features Matter So Much Slots keep adding fresh ideas…
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THE BEST MOVIE CASINO MOMENTS IN HISTORY
Casinos have long held a special place in cinema. With their glittering lights, high stakes drama, and air of danger and temptation, they provide the perfect backdrop for stories about risk, ambition, deception, and desire. From classic Hollywood glamour to modern psychological thrillers, casino scenes have delivered some of the most iconic moments in film…
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