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Theater Review: CHOIR BOY (Shotgun Players in Berkeley)
CHOIR BOYS TO MEN Shotgun Players in Berkeley is presenting the Bay Area premiere of the Tony-nominated play, Choir Boy. It’s a fine fit. This one-year chronicle of a distinguished African-American institution — the imaginary Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys — is written by gay playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (Head of Passes, Brother/Sister…
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Event Review: ONE NIGHT STAND WITH STORMY DANIELS (The Bourbon Room in Hollywood)
STORMY, WHO STORMED VOLDEMORT’S CASTLE “It was a dark and Stormy night:” That was my favorite of the various taglines printed on the shirts of the eclectic crowd who attended One Night Stand with Stormy Daniels at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This was a crowd brought together by an uncanny…
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Highly Recommended Concert: THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY (Boston Pops on PBS)
American History Unbound and American Public Television (APT) have alerted Stage and Cinema that The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, a concert with the Boston Pops which we reviewed at Boston Symphony Hall in May, 2024 (reprinted below), will begin airing on public television stations nationwide and streaming on PBS and the PBS app…
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Album Recommendation: UNITY (Dan Siegel)
Veteran keyboardist/composer Dan Siegel brings together a stellar rhythm section and a roster of ace guitarists for his groove-heavy 23rd album, featuring David “DJ” Ginyard on bass and Oscar Seaton on drums. UNITY also features percussion great Lenny Castro, whose relationship with Siegel dates back to the keyboardist’s self-titled 1982 album, as does that of Tom Scott (sax),…
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Extras: FROM SCRIPT TO SLOT MACHINE: HOW MOVIE-THEMED SLOT GAMES ARE CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES
Slot machines have long drawn inspiration from various aspects of pop culture, from sports icons to beloved video games, creating a broad appeal for a diverse audience. However, movie-themed slots stand out as particularly captivating. They tap into the emotional connection fans have with their favorite films, combining the thrill of spinning reels with the…
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Highly Recommended Theater: RANDY RAINBOW FOR PRESIDENT (McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert)
A RAINBOW COMES TO PALM DESERT If you’re looking for a truly iconic evening of laugh-out-loud comedy, you’re in luck. This Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 at 7:30, internet sensation Randy Rainbow is headed to the McCallum Theatre, a perfect venue for Rainbow’s hilarious brand of entertainment. With election season quickly approaching (let’s…
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Film Review and Commentary from Stage and Cinema’s Archives: GRINDHOUSE (directed by Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez)
GRINDHOUSE 101 [Editor’s Note: An ode to Grindhouse films, the 2007 pic Grindhouse consists of two features, Planet Terror by Richard Rodriquez and Death Proof by Quentin Tarentino. Preceding and separating the features are faux trailers by Rodriguez, Rob Zombie, Eli Roth and Shaun of the Dead’s Edgar Wright. Grindhouse was a box office disaster, making only…
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Extras: INFLUENCE OF CINEMA AND THEATRE ON THE MARKETING OF ONLINE CASINOS
The worlds of cinema, theatre and online gambling have been showing more and more obvious interlinking in recent years. The same visual narrations, engaging stories and vibrant characters that keep audiences watching in film and theatre have filtered down to the marketing means for online casinos. With these artistic mediums drawn into their quiver, casino…
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Highly Recommended Album: THE SECRET GARDEN: A NEW MUSICAL (London Studio Cast Reissue)
THE SECRET GARDEN: A NEW MUSICAL STREAMING FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME StarVista Music has reissued of The Secret Garden: A New Musical, featuring an extraordinary ensemble of West End talent — Broadway legends Barbara Cook, John Cullum, Judy Kaye, George Rose and Max Showalter, along with child actors Victoria Coote, Paul Glen and Daniel…
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Broadway Opening: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Musical Preview of Select Songs with Darren Criss and Helen J Shen)
Inside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul, Oliver (Darren Criss) lives a happily quiet life listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a HelperBot 3, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow HelperBot neighbor Claire…
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Extras | Music: TOP TEN HANDPANS FOR SALE: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ELEVATE YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY
The history and origin of handpans The handpan is a beautiful, relatively new entry in the world of percussion instruments that demonstrates what happens when art and creativity mix together. The instrument traces its roots back to the early 2000s with PANArt Hang as a visionary creator from Switzerland was crafting first this kind of…
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Broadway Review: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (Broadhurst)
THERE’S GOLD IN THESE HILLS It’s always difficult for the children when a mother passes away, even if those children are adults. And if that mother is a strong-willed widow who struggled and fought to raise her four daughters by herself, supported only by the inconsistent income of running a lower-end, seaside hotel in Blackpool,…
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Recommended Exhibits & Performances: WAVES UPON WAVES (Fulcrum Festival 2024 in L.A. | Citywide, Oct 16-20, 2024)
Fulcrum Festival offers opportunities for discovering the fascinations, curiosities, and tensions ignited by the integrations of art and science. For over 20 years, Fulcrum Festival (formerly the AxS Festival) has presented a regional celebration across Greater Los Angeles that foregrounds the union of art and science as a powerful engine of contemporary culture. This year’s…
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HOW TO GET THE PERFECT HEADSHOT FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A good headshot can help you look more professional, enhance your social media profiles, and improve your networking capabilities. The question is, how do you get the right headshot? There are many considerations to bear in mind, from the equipment you use to the finishing touches through editing. Start With Examples Examples of good headshots…
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Theater Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (South Coast Rep)
FEED ME MORE OF THIS DELICIOUS PRODUCTION Stroll down Skid Row to visit Mushnik’s Flower Shop and immerse yourself in Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s musical masterpiece Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Repertory. This musical has it all. A love story, a dream for the future, a chance of a lifetime, and a Faustian…
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Theater Review: NOISES OFF (Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago)
NOISES OFF AND ON AND OFF AND ON Presented in partnership with L.A.’s Geffen Playhouse (where Steppenwolf Ensemble Member Tarell Alvin McCraney is the new Artistic Director), Steppenwolf’s production throws some of Chicago’s top talent on Todd Rosenthal‘s spectacular set to perform an outdated farce. Many regular theatregoers have probably come across Noises Off at…
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Theater Review: EXCEPTION TO THE RULE (Studio Theatre, DC)
AN EXCERCISE IN PURPOSEFUL FUTILITY Welcome to the world of underserved K-12 education where punitive actions abound with no end in sight. In Exception to the Rule, playwright Dave Harris (Tambo & Bones) brings us into an existential, self-imposed detention room, where its victims’ enforcer never shows up. It’s an adolescent Waiting for Godot, where…
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Theater Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (San Francisco Playhouse)
FUNNY HOW IT GOES WRONG, BUT IT KEEPS GETTING WRONGER AND WRONGER AND… San Francisco Playhouse launches into its 2025-25 season with the fast-paced comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. This play-within-a-play is an old-fashioned Agatha Christie whodunnit murder mystery. The action (or chaos) has already begun when patrons enter the theater. A stage crew…
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Off-Broadway Review: GOOD BONES (The Public Theater)
THE BONES ARE INDEED GOOD, IF NOT A BIT SKELETAL The website houseful states, “good bones” refers to the core foundational elements of the home, “:a steady structure that can withstand time, wear, and elements. A home with good bones typically has a sturdy foundation, structural stability, and a strong roof.” The decades old, abandoned,…
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Obituary: TRUMPETER/COMPOSER JOHN MCNEIL
TRUMPETER/COMPOSER JOHN MCNEIL MARCH 23, 1948 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 John McNeil was a brilliant trumpeter, composer, arranger, educator and producer whose mark on the music world was indelible and whose acerbic sense of humor and dry wit were legendary. McNeil, who built an accomplished and progressive career in jazz despite a genetic disorder that…
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