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Music Review: HIAISHI & LA MER (Los Angeles Philharmonic at The Hollywood Bowl)
The sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, led by the multi-talented Joe Hisaishi, was an unforgettable evening that showcased the brilliance of Hisaishi’s compositions and the exceptional talent of the orchestra. As a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, particularly those in collaboration with renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi brought his distinct…
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Theater Review: THE RED SUITCASE (Broadwater Theatre Main Stage in Hollywood)
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE The Red Suitcase, written by Jiggs Burgess and directed by Del Shores, with assistant direction and additional staging by Blake McIver Ewing, is a remarkable play that delves into the complexities of the father-son relationship and the moments that shape our lives. The play, seeing its world premiere at the Broadwater…
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Theater Review: STEW (Pasadena Playhouse)
STEWPENDOUS Pulitzer-Prize finalist Stew by Zora Howard, and directed by Tyler Thomas, opened last Sunday at the Pasadena Playhouse. This play invites audiences into the intimate and transformative space of a kitchen, where Mama and her daughters prepare a special stew while confronting their past and present. With a seamless narrative, Howard delves into the complexities…
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Concert Review: UNAMERICANS: TALENTED AND TARGETED (MUSE/IQUE at Huntington and Skirball)
TESTIFY This past weekend, the patrons at MUSE/IQUE were told some hard truths about what America was like during the mid-20th century as the powers that be feared far-left movements and those who embraced, or were suspected to embrace, ideologies like communism and socialism. The concert, UNAMERICANS: Talented and Targeted, chronicles the Hollywood Red Scare…
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Concert Review: DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES (Pasadena POPS with Michael Feinstein)
DIVAS IN FULL BLOOM Guests took advantage of the beautiful backdrop of the LA Arboretum & Botanic Garden with picnics and wine last Saturday, June 24, when Pasadena POPS presented Divas Through the Decades, conducted by Michael Feinstein, as their second show in their Summer Concert Series Walter Murphy’s “A Fifth of Beethoven” set the…
Theater Review: EUREKA DAY (Dezart Performs)
by Jason Mannino | January 16, 2026
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(Coachella Valley), TheaterOff-Broadway Review: THE DISAPPEAR (Minetta Lane Theatre)
by Rob Lester | January 15, 2026
in New York, TheaterTheater Review: YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL 2026 (Pegasus Theatre Chicago)
by Mitchell Oldham | January 14, 2026
in Chicago, TheaterTheater Review: LIBRARY LION (Adam Theater)
by Lynne Weiss | January 13, 2026
in Boston, TheaterTHE ROLE OF FAITH-INSPIRED LITERATURE IN CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING
by Susan Hall | January 13, 2026
in Books, ExtrasBroadway Review: BUG (Manhattan Theatre Club)
by Carol Rocamora | January 12, 2026
in New York, TheaterAudition Announcement: BEACHES, A NEW MUSICAL (Are You a Little Cee-Cee?)
by Connor McCormick | January 12, 2026
in New York, TheaterWILD JOKER CASINO: STRAIGHT TALK FOR AUSSIE PLAYERS
by Aveline MacQuoid | January 12, 2026
in ExtrasAlbum Review: IN HER HANDS (Neave Trio)
by Connor McCormick | January 11, 2026
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