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Cabaret Review: A TINA TURNER TRIBUTE (Keisha D & Hearts of Soul at the Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs; part of “Cabaret6: Desert Stars”)
FULL-THROATED AND FIERCE, KEISHA D IS SIMPLY THE BEST As she embraced the audience with her full-throated voice and a fierce personality, you could see exactly why Keisha D may just be the best vocalist in the Coachella Valley. With hips, hands and heart all working the full crowd, this phenomenal performer can dish out…
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Theater Review: JUST FOR US (Alex Edelman on Tour at the Mark Taper Forum)
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE WHITE SUPREMACIST MEETING If you’re looking for great night of humor about white supremacy and anti-Semitism (and who isn’t?), this is the show for you. Alex Edelman, Boston-born and -bred but now located in New York, brings his one-man show to the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles….
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Extras: 10 TIPS TO BOOST STUDY EFFECTIVENESS WITH MUSIC
We live in a world where books, screens, and notifications vie for our attention. Amid the busyness of school, music can help you stay focused and motivated during study sessions. Whether you like classics or upbeat tunes, these tips will show you how to use music effectively while studying. Keep reading to find ten practical…
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Extras: SWEET JACKPOTS GALORE: YOUR GUIDE TO THE IRRESISTIBLE SWEET BONANZA SLOT EXPERIENCE
In the vast expanse of online gaming, there lies an exciting world filled with vivid colors, thrilling soundtracks, and the promise of sweet, sweet rewards. This is the world of Sweet Bonanza, a slot game that has captured the hearts and minds of countless players worldwide. This article is dedicated to providing an in-depth guide…
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Extras: FILM AS A MIRROR: EXPLORING THE REFLECTION OF SOCIETY IN MOVE ANALYSIS ESSAYS
In cinema, each frame, dialogue, and character has the potential to mirror the society from which it emerges. Often seen as entertainment, the film is a powerful medium for social commentary, cultural representation, and historical reflection. In exploring movie analysis essays, we delve into the intricate ways films reflect and shape our understanding of society….
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Extras: THE FLUID LANGUAGE OF LOVE: UNDERSTANDING VARIED EMOTIONAL LANDSCAPES
Love, the most profound and complex of human emotions, transcends cultural, linguistic, and geographic boundaries. It is a universal experience, yet its expression varies greatly. In this exploration, we delve into the intricate emotional landscapes of love, understanding how its language adapts and evolves across diverse contexts. As the language of love evolves, technology can…
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Highly Recommended Concert: FRAGMENTS 2 (Alisa Weilerstein, cellist; presented by LA Phil at Disney Hall)
I have been following Alisa Weilerstein for over fifteen years, but until about five ago it was only on recordings and YouTube. Having seen her perform live four times since I can assert that the phenomenal American cellist has attracted attention worldwide because her playing combines a natural virtuosic command and technical precision with impassioned musicianship and…
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Theater Review: COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES (Desert Ensemble Theatre in Palm Springs)
IS THIS ENSEMBLE GREAT? YOU BETTIE BELIEVE IT Desert Ensemble Theater (DET) launched its 23/24 season tonight, November 10, with Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties, a play so provocative that some publications won’t publish its full title: Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties; In Essence, A Queer and Occasionally Hazardous Exploration; Do…
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Theater Review: MAN AND MOON (Moxie Theatre)
OVER THE MOON In much of our lives, we get to choose the people we surround ourselves with. Shy of that, we’re at least usually around those with whom we share some common interest, such as taste in movies or having kids on the same soccer team. And then there are those locations where we…
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Concert Review: A JOURNEY THROUGH BAROQUE EUROPE (Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Le Consort)
A JOURNEY THROUGH BAROQUE EUROPE Last night, November 9, Segerstrom’s Samueli Hall was a perfect location for being treated to an intimate baroque performance curated by Le Consort, the Paris-based preeminent ensemble making their U.S. debut with A Journey Through Baroque Europe. Co-directed by the accomplished violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, the virtuosic harpsichordist Justin…
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Theater Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Shotgun Players in Berkeley)
East Berlin expat Hedwig was forced to leave a rather important bit of himself’”later herself’”behind the Wall in order to pass physical exams and immigrate to America with the G.I. of her dreams. Move ahead one year: impoverished, divorced and the casualty of a distortedly bungled gender removal procedure, creator John Cameron Mitchell’s counterculture hero(ine)…
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Highly Recommended Theater: WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS (The Troubies at the Colony in Burbank)
WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD WITH THE TROUBIES? Well, we just finished Halloween, but you know what’s really scary — aside from Christmas items for sale at Costco before Halloween? By Thanksgiving, tickets will no doubt be sold out for The Troubies’ newest Holiday Show, White (Album) Christmas, which plays December 8…
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Film / Music Review: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT (Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil)
HEARING A GREAT SCORE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME The Walt Disney Concert Hall was the place to be the Friday after Halloween to experience the joy at a live screening of the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with the Los Angeles Philharmonic playing the full score conducted by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel — in the…
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Extras: THE SCIENCE OF CASINO MUSIC: HOW TUNES AFFECT YOUR GAMING EXPERIENCE
When you step into a casino, you’re not just entering a world of flashing lights and ringing slot machines; you’re also immersing yourself in a carefully curated sonic environment. Casino music plays a crucial role in shaping your gaming experience, whether you realize it or not. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating…
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Extras: DISCOVER THE ART OF FLIRTING IN FILMS AND ONLINE DATING
Have you ever assessed how good you are at your flirting? It might not be a topic you’ve ever felt the need to appraise objectively. But if you’re single and actively seeking a significant other, then it’s a subject you’ll need to pay some attention to! Brushing up on your flirty conversational skills could work…
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Theater Review: MAMMA MIA! (25th Anniversary Tour)
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC The theater-going public may never get enough of Mamma Mia! Since the Swedish musical opened in London in 1999 there have been 50 productions throughout the world and the international audience now exceeds 65 million. The ABBA-based musical is playing a one week visit to San Diego and judging by…
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Theater Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY (Dezart Performs in Palm Springs)
THANKS, BUT NO THANKS Dezarts Performs (Dezarts) has opened their new season with a fine production of Larissa Fasthorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, which runs just two weekends, ending this Sunday, November 12. The Thanksgiving Play had its world premiere in 2018. As of April, 2023 it is the only Native American play written by a…
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Interview: SANTINO FONTANA (appearing in Classic Stage Company’s ‘I Can Get It For You Wholesale’)
HIS BRILLIANT CAREER…CONTINUED Twelve years ago, Stage and Cinema’s Gregory Fletcher interviewed Santino Fontana for his 2011 performance in Roundabout’s Sons of the Prophet, for which he won a Lucille Lortel, Obie, and Outer Critics Circle Award. The New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood raved about Fontana’s “sensitive performance” and introduced him as “one…
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Off-Broadway Dance/Opera Review: WATCH NIGHT (World Premiere at Perelman Performing Arts Center)
AN UNNECESSARILY HEAVY NIGHT COULD HAVE YOU CHECKING YOUR WATCH Bill Rauch, who guided the Oregon Shakespeare Festival from 2007 to 2019, is now the inaugural artistic director of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC). The first commissioned production under his watch is Watch Night, a major new work composed by Tamar-kali, with a libretto…
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Highly Recommended Dance: KEEPSAKE (ISHIDA Dance Company in Houston)
THE HOBBY CENTER IN HOUSTON PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF KEEPSAKE BY ISHIDA DANCE COMPANY PROGRAM: keepsake (World Premiere by ISHIDA Dance) warm my bones (World Premiere by ISHIDA Dance) You look strange’”you look happy (by Jeremy Galdeano) If the world was ending, would you hold me tight? (by John Wannehag) ISHIDA Dance The Hobby Center…
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