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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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Theater Review: THE KITE RUNNER (National Tour)
A KITE THIS BIG DOESN’T ALWAYS TAKE OFF; WHEN IT DOES, THIS STAGE ADAPTATION IS WORTH SEEING Directed by Giles Croft, the touring production of The Kite Runner at CIBC Theatre is an intensely human piece of theatre perhaps better suited for a more intimate venue. Based on the best-selling book by Khaled Hosseini, the…
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Theater Interview: JASON GRAAE (Appearing in His New Cabaret “Graavitas” at CVRep on June 20, 2024)
Jason Graae is a frisky clown. — The New York Times What can be said about musical comedy actor and funny man Jason Graae? Well, first, his last name is pronounced “Grah.” Second, third, and fourth, he has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and on over 65 CDs (“over”? no one has counted?). But Graae especially shines…
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BENEFIT: BROADWAY AND BEYOND (REAF’s “Help Is on the Way” | Marines’ Memorial Theater & Beacon Grand Hotel, July 14)
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents Help is on the Way: 30th Anniversary Concert & Gala on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Marines’ Memorial Theater (concert) and Beacon Grand Hotel (VIP after party with the cast). This show will feature cast members for the Broadway touring cast of Mrs. Doubtfire with the lead actor, Rob…
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Extras: BEST MOVIES FOR PUFF ‘N’ CHILL NIGHTS
When enjoying a relaxing evening with cannabis, the right movie can elevate the experience. Different genres can have a significant impact. For a light-hearted evening, comedies like “Superbad” or “Pineapple Express” can enhance the mood. For a more introspective experience, dramas such as “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” or “Dazed and Confused” can provide…
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Extras: TOP 5 MEXICAN THEMED SLOT GAMES
Although the Mexican theme is not among the most popular in slot gaming, it has carved out a strong niche in the online gaming world. In this blog post, we will explore five of the most popular Mexican-themed online slot games. Narcos Mexico Narcos Mexico features a five reel and three row game grid, that…
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Theater Interview: WAYNE BRYAN (Co-Creator, Director and Host of “Straight to the Heart, A Tribute to the Legacy of Rodgers & Hart” at Dezart Performs in Palm Springs)
STRAIGHT FROM HIS HEART Dezart Performs has always been one of the most ambitious, bold and successful theater companies in the Coachella Valley. Now the company is planning a new state-of-the-art home in Cathedral City, which is slated to be ready by the 25/26 season (donate here). As part of the company’s “Next Stage Campaign”…
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Opera Review: IPSA DIXIT (Long Beach Opera and Martha Graham Dance Company)
WHISTLING DIXIT Last week, Long Beach Opera concluded the west coast premiere of its new production of Kate Soper’s 2016 lecture with musical notes, Ipsa Dixit, self-described in the program as “an artistic revelation,” “profound,” “bold,” and “mesmerizing.” Smart critics lavished praise on previous productions of it. It got nominated for a Pulitzer. Therefore, it…
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Extras: HOW IS BLOCKCHAIN BEING UTILIZED IN THE MOVIE WORLD?
Traditional finance in the movie world is getting a bit of a much-needed shake-up, thanks to blockchain. Times are changing and it’s no longer seen as a digital currency ‘just’ studied by finance nerds and geeks who want to study the Solana price chart today on Binance, or find out how their Ethereum investments are…
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Film Review: THEY ALL CAME OUT TO MONTREUX (directed by Oliver Murray | Tribeca Film Festival)
Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live. — David Binder, Artistic Director of BAM in Brooklyn Montreux July 14, 2008 MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 75th Anniversary Celebration Claude Nobs with Quincy…
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Theater Interview: JOEY MERLO (Playwright, Off-Off-Broadway’s “Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales from Beyond the Closet!!!”)
HOLY QUEER HORROR! IT’S JOEY MERLO Joey Merlo may be best known (so far) for his On Set with Theda Bara, a “haunting and refreshingly funny fever dream” (Vulture), a one-man play starring David Greenspan — who also stars in the third play of the trilogy Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales from Beyond the Closet!!! Currently the…
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Recommended Theater: 9TH ANNUAL TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ST. LOUIS (The Grandel Theatre and More in Grand Center)
“I’m determined to do it–and nothing’s more determined than a cat on a tin roof–is there? Time goes by so fast. Nothin’ can outrun it.” – Maggie, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” Tennessee Williams This year’s Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will give center stage to Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof directed by…
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Highly Recommended Off-Broadway: HYPNOTIQUE (Extension at The Club Car at McKittrick Hotel)
THE McKITTRICK HOTEL, HOME OF SLEEP NO MORE, EXTENDS LATE NIGHT SULTRY SPECTACLE HYPNOTIQUE ALL-NEW NOCTURNAL EXPERIENCE EXTENDED Performances have been extended again on Friday and Saturday nights at 10:30 ’” with tickets on sale through June 29, 2024 ’” for Hypnotique – A Late Night Sultry Spectacle. The all-new Hypnotique revue offers a unique after-dark experience that envelops you. I was captivated by…
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Off-Broadway Closing: SLEEP NO MORE (Punchdrunk at McKittrick Hotel; Final Performance January 5, 2025)
SOMETHING WICKED THAT WAY GOES When this megahit closed during COVID, and then came roaring back, I wrote “No plague can kill a great show.” Now, having welcomed over two million visitors in thirteen years, Sleep No More, the site-specific, immersive experience that introduced an entirely new art form to — and forever changed —…
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Extras: ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES IN MODERN THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Theater has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, creativity, and community engagement. However, as with many industries, the environmental impact of theater productions has come under scrutiny in recent years. From set design to lighting, costumes to marketing materials, the traditional practices of theater production can be wasteful and resource-intensive. The good news is…
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Extras: ROMANTIC MOVIE NIGHTS: PERFECT FILMS FOR LESBIAN COUPLES
Cinema has begun to shine a brighter spotlight on LGBTQ+ relationships. A move that many believe is long overdue. Seeing authentic characters of lesbian couples on the big screen is awesome. It tells us that our stories matter. That our love is worth portraying. Despite this cultural change, the classic movie night remains an unbeatable…
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Highly Recommended Dance: ANNA KARENINA (Joffrey Ballet at the Dorothy Chandler in L.A.)
LEO TOLSTOY TURNED TO LEAPS AND TWIRLS IN THIS NARRATIVE BALLET MILESTONE FROM JOFFREY BALLET, COMING TO L.A. JUNE 21–23, 2024 With a brand new score created by 39-year-old wunderkind Ukrainian-born composer Ilya Demutsky, who replenishes the rhapsodic romanticism of Shostakovich and Prokofiev, and genius choreographer Yuri Possokhov, who finds new depths in dance, Anna…
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Theater Review: DURAN DURANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Troubadour Theater Company at the Colony Theatre in Burbank)
NICE ASP! Troubadour Theater Company is a free-wheeling, no holds barred, commedia dell’arte-flavored, slapstick-driven Los Angeles based ensemble of actors, musicians, and comedians that has been performing for audiences throughout Southern California and beyond since 1995. Their fast-paced, laugh-filled, loose adaptations (some of the original lines are still there) of classic plays, literature, and film,…
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Off-Broadway Review: DAVID – A NEW MUSICAL (AMT Theatre)
A SLINGSHOT IN THE DARK Poor King David. What a life. If the blonde-haired King of Israel isn’t being duped by the local townspeople to fight Goliath, he’s embarrassing himself at a cocktail party at King Saul’s palace. If he isn’t making war against other desert people, he’s cutting backroom deals with the enemy of…
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Theater Review: HEAD OVER HEELS (Berkeley Playhouse)
MY HEAD SAID “STAY” BUT MY HEELS SAID “RUN” Since 2007 the Berkeley Playhouse is one of the few theaters in the Bay Area that offers classes and camps for youths. Consequently their shows feature large ensemble casts of young actors who sing and dance with passion. Past shows include Matilda The Musical, Cinderella Enchanted…
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