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Extras: EXPLORING THE HIGH-STAKES DRAMA OF “GUYS AND DOLLS”
Perhaps one of the best musical shows to have ever been devised with a gambling theme in mind, Guys and Dolls has been well-received across global stages and in movie theaters. It first made its debut in 1950 on New York’s Broadway, before thousands of revivals of the show were launched nationwide and internationally, making…
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Opera Review: THE COMET/POPPEA (MOCA and The Industry at the Geffen Contemporary Museum at MOCA)
BOTH YOUR HEAD AND THE STAGE WILL BE SPINNING When The Industry’s new opera, The Comet / Poppea, a smash-up between Claudio Monteverdi and Giovanni Busenello’s 1643 L’incoronazione di Poppea and George Lewis and Douglas Kearney’s The Comet began, I developed a sinking feeling. Both operas are performed simultaneously, but I was seated on the side…
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Opera Review: PARTENOPE (San Francisco Opera)
HANDEL MEETS GATSBY IN CHRISTOPHER ALDEN’S VIBRANT PRODUCTION OF PARTENOPE Baroque opera enthusiasts are in for a treat with San Francisco Opera‘s recent production of Handel’s comic opera, Partenope, which opened last weekend at War Memorial Opera House for five performances only. Composed in 1730 during a period of intense competition and innovation in London’s…
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Interview: RICCARDO HERNíNDEZ (Scenic Designer for Broadway’s LEMPICKA [Tony Nomination] and SUFFS)
DESIGNING THE FUTURE Tony-nominated set designer for this season’s Lempicka, Riccardo Hernández also designed Suffs. Other Broadway productions have included The Thanksgiving Play, Jagged Little Pill, Indecent, Porgy and Bess, Caroline, or Change, Bring in ‘da Noise/Bring in ‘da Funk, and the original Parade. An international designer of operas, plays, and musicals, he’s also the co-chair…
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Highly Recommended Concert: WILLOW WITH ORCHESTRA (presented by LA Phil at The Ford on October 25, 2024)
Hey, Los Angeles, a trailblazer is coming to town. An L.A. native and the child of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Camille Reign Smith, also known mononymously as Willow, is coming to The Ford with the Color of Noize Orchestra conducted by Derrick Hodge to reimagine hits like “Whip My Hair,” “Wait a…
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Theater Interview: ALEXI MELVIN (Producer of Broadway’s ILLINOISE & THE NOTEBOOK)
Alexi Melvin has found a new home in the New York theater scene, striving to champion innovative storytelling and artists within marginalized communities. In less than one year’s time, she has co-produced Here Lies Love, and the currently running productions of The Notebook and Illinoise. Born in Redwood City, California but primarily raised in Scottsdale, Arizona,…
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Off-Broadway Review: DARK NOON (St. Ann’s Warehouse)
THE NOT-SO-GOOD, THE BAD AND THE REALLY REALLY UGLY What better way to get a fresh perspective of our American West than by attending a 300-year history reenactment in 100 minutes? Written and directed by the acclaimed Danish director Tue Biering, with Nhlanhla Mahlangu as his co-director and choreographer, and performed by seven South African…
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Extras: 3 TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR YOUTUBE GAMING CHANNEL FOR MONETIZATION
More than just a platform for sharing videos, YouTube has evolved into an avenue for a diverse range of creators to upload niche-specific content. One of the earliest of these niches is gaming, with the likes of Pewdiepie and his contemporaries being the pioneers of the “let’s play” and, later on, live streaming format. Today,…
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Theater Review: GARUDA’S WING (Magic Theatre)
A COMPELLING ECO-DYSTOPIAN STORY The destruction of tropical ecosystems has been a worldwide concern since the 1960s. Through June 23, San Francisco’s Magic Theatre examines the crisis in a personal manner with Naomi Iizuka’s Garuda’s Wing, Directed by prolific actor/director (and university professor) Margo Hall, it’s an eco-dystopian tale spanning approximately five decades in the…
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Opera Review: THE COMET/POPPEA (MOCA and The Industry at the Geffen Contemporary Museum at MOCA)
What do you do when the world is on fire and you are only one of two people seemingly left alive? How do you learn to survive when your backgrounds pull you apart? Or how does a powerful woman survive the patriarchy of ancient Rome? No, it’s not an episode of The Twilight Zone; it’s…
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Film Review: THE WASP (Directed by Gulliem Morales; World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival)
WASP TRAP Heather and Carla, two English girls who were friends in middle school, reunite after years apart. Now in their thirties, Heather is living a very posh life with a nice house and handsome husband in the picturesque town of Bath in England. Carla also lives in Bath, though on the decidedly wrong side…
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Theater Review: FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70s EXPLOSION! (Three Clubs Stage Room as part of Hollywood Fringe)
GET DOWN … TO THE HOTTEST REVUE IN TOWN Created and directed by Fritz Brekeller, this feminocentric musical revue of 70s hits, Foxy Ladies Love Boogie 70s Explosion!, celebrates an amazing array of songs from the smiley face decade, but does so with a tilt towards feminist empowerment. Using entire songs, themes (disco) and medleys…
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Film Review: HACKING HATE (Directed by Simon Klose; World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival)
In Hacking Hate, the latest documentary from director Simon Klose premiering at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, a well-respected and awarded Swedish journalist examines the connection between far right extremism and social media. The film’s subject, My Vingren, has spent most of her career covering the workings of white supremacists and their ideologies, even in…
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TV | Film Review: TIM BURTON DOCUSERIES (World Premiere Directed by Tara Wood at Tribeca Film Festival)
BURTON RAISER Acclaimed movie director Tim Burton is either a massively talented artist, a deeply disturbed individual or some combination of the two. Seems to depend on whom you speak with. The one person you definitely won’t be speaking with is Mr. Burton himself, who approved of this film but did not participate. The apparently…
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Theater Review: SOUTH PACIFIC (Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham, MA)
IT REALLY IS AN ENCHANTED EVENING I had never seen South Pacific, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s famed and highly successful musical (winner 1950 Pulitzer and numerous Tony awards in 1950 as well as a 2008 Tony for best revival) though I was certainly familiar with the music. I was grateful therefore for the chance…
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Extras: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR COLLAGEN TO WORK? (2024)
Collagen supplements are frequently touted for their benefits on skin elasticity, hair strength, nail health, and joint function. However, a common question arises: how long does it take for collagen to work? This article explores the factors influencing collagen’s effectiveness, the biological mechanisms behind its function, and what scientific research reveals about the timeframe for…
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Off-Broadway Review: TITANIC (Encores! at City Center)
IT DOESN’T JUST FLOAT, IT SOARS New York City Center’s Encores! describes itself, “This series of concert stagings revisits the archives of American musical theater. Centered around The Encores! Orchestra, these revivals are produced with limited runs and rehearsal schedules, spotlighting the vocal talents of star-studded ensembles.” And, boy, does it ever in its current…
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Theater Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE (North American Tour)
HELLOOOOOO! The 90s zeitgeist has returned in the form of drag Scottish nanny Mrs. Doubtfire, the eponymous movie of which has been turned into a Broadway musical, and is now on a national tour stopping at Hollywood Pantages through June 30. From her comically high-pitched Scottish accent to the iconic pastel cardigans, our titular drag…
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Extras: THE ART OF FILMMAKING: CRAFTING CINEMATIC MASTERPIECES
Filmmaking is considered an art that has been developing and appreciated by viewers for many years. From the early days of silent films to the modern era of CGI and special effects, the Canadian film industry has played a significant role in shaping the world of cinema. Creating a film involves various artistic disciplines, each…
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Theater Review: GATSBY (World Premiere Musical at American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA)
GREAT F. SCOTT! F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby recently entered the public domain, and as we approach the centenary of this American classic published in 1925, there is a plethora of stage adaptations, including the lavish musical now on Broadway. I haven’t seen any of the others, but I’m willing to wager that Gatsby,…
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