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Los Angeles / Regional Theater Review: LOCH NESS, A NEW MUSICAL (Chance Theater in Anaheim)
NEW MUSICAL IN RIGHT DIRECTION, BUT NEEDS TO UNLOCH MORE Fostered completely under the roof of the Chance from conception to premiere, Loch Ness is a new musical developed specifically for the space and cast at the Anaheim theater, a rare trajectory observed in the theater world these days. With lyrics/book by A.D. Penedo and…
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National Tour Theater Review: JERSEY BOYS (Pantages)
BOY OH BOYS With a career spanning over five decades, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have amassed an impressive catalog, including numerous #1 hits (“Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man”) and over 100 million record sales worldwide. Furthermore, countless covers have been done of the group’s work that extend far beyond the pop rock genre,…
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Los Angeles Theater Review: LOCALS ONLY! (World Premiere at Santa Monica College)
MORE OF A LOCAL THAN AN EXPRESS Written and conceived by Emmy-award winning producer Bill Borden (High School Musical, Desperado), Locals Only! is a new musical that follows the story of two star-crossed lovers who amorously pursue their blossoming love relationship amidst a culture clash that arises between their respective beach and Valley posses. The…
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Los Angeles Theater Review: THE FANTASTICKS (Good People Theater Company)
FANTASTICKS ON THE FRINGE With the original opening in 1959 and running an astounding 42 years, The Fantasticks is a veritable classic amongst the repertoire of musical theater. By way of the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the quaint Lillian Theatre, Good People Theater Company is taking a crack at capturing the essence of this historical…
Theater Review: WILD CHILD (Laguna Playhouse)
by Michael Landman-Karney | September 17, 2026
in Los Angeles, TheaterTheater Review: THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN (Trap Door / Chicago)
by Croydon Fernandes | September 16, 2026
in Chicago, Los AngelesTheater Review: WITCH (Idle Muse / Chicago)
by Croydon Fernandes | September 15, 2026
in Chicago, TheaterTheater Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (National Tour / Los Angeles)
by Christopher Lloyd Bratten | September 15, 2026
in Los Angeles, Theater, ToursMusic Review: BAY STATE HOT JAZZ FESTIVAL (Medford, MA)
by Lynne Weiss | September 14, 2026
in Boston, MusicAlbum Review: WHISKY SCENTED KISSES (Daphne Roubini and Black Gardenia / Cellar Live)
by Michael Landman-Karney | September 13, 2026
in AlbumsTheater Review: THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB (Promethean Theatre Ensemble / Chicago)
by Croydon Fernandes | September 11, 2026
in Chicago, TheaterOff-Broadway Preview: IMITATION OF LIFE (The Shed / New York)
by Gregory Bernard | September 11, 2026
in New York, TheaterTheater Preview: A SLOW FIRE (Steep Theatre / Chicago)
by Gregory Bernard | September 11, 2026
in Chicago, TheaterTheater Review: WINTER’S BENCH (24th Street Theatre / Los Angeles)
by Ernest Kearney | September 11, 2026
in Los Angeles, Theater



