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Opera Review: IL TROVATORE (San Francisco Opera)
ANGEL BLUE TRIUMPHS IN IL TROVATORE San Francisco Opera is now reviving what is perhaps Verdi’s most popular opera, Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), which itself is a revival which I saw at LA Opera and Lyric Opera. But something is different here: intimacy on a grand scale. The massive set seems more imposing, and the glorious…
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Theater Review: WOLF PLAY (Shotgun Players)
LIBERTY FOR WOLVES IS DEATH TO THE LAMBS Gabby Momah makes a star turn as Ash, a conflicted non-binary adoptive parent and up-and-coming boxer in Hansol Jung’s Wolf Play, a fascinating, thrilling, sad and sometimes elusive new play now making its west coast premiere at Shotgun Players in Berkeley, easily one of my favorite spaces…
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Theater Review: LES MISÉRABLES (National Tour)
DON’T MIZ IT Unlike most of the characters in the blockbuster sung-through musical Les Misérables, the show itself will never die. Consistently presented either on Broadway, national tours, and globally since the English-language version opened on the West End in 1985, audiences can’t get enough of Victor Hugo’s story about ex-con and do-gooder Jean Valjean…
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Extras: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF SEX TOYS: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
Sex toys have come a long way from their discreet, hidden existence to becoming openly discussed and widely accepted tools for enhancing sexual pleasure and intimacy. If you’re new to the world of sex toys, it can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of…
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Theater Review: BRIGADOON (Palm Canyon Theatre)
MUSICALS LIKE THIS OCCUR ONCE EVERY 100 YEARS Palm Canyon Theater (PCT) launched its 23/24 theater season here in Coachella Valley this past Friday evening with the opening of Lerner and Loewe’s first successful Broadway show, Brigadoon. The show is about a Scottish village that appears only one day every hundred years. When two Americans…
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Recommended Off-Broadway: EDGAR OLIVER’S RIP TIDE (World Premiere by Axis Theatre Company)
Rip Tide Axis Theatre Company Axis Theatre, 1 Sheridan Square runs October 4–28, 2023; Wed-Sat at 8 for tickets (free-$40), visit Axis Directed by Axis Theatre Company founder Randall Sharp, Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver, takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon….
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HIGHLY Recommended Jazz Concert: DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER & BILL CHARLAP (Royce Hall, UCLA)
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap Fri, Sep 22 at 8 pm Royce Hall at UCLA When the extraordinary, multifaceted jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and masterful jazz pianist Bill Charlap come together on stage, expect the inimitable musical chemistry borne of opposites attracting. Presented by CAP UCLA, join the musical conversation this Friday, September…
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Theater Review: POTUS (SpeakEasy Stage Company at Calderwood Pavilion in Boston)
WELCOME TO THE WEST WING, WHERE THE WOMEN ARE FUCKED AND THE MAN IS FECKLESS Seven women propping up one man’”that’s the premise behind Selena Fillinger’s POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. The widely produced play, which had its Broadway debut just a little over a year…
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Concert / Opera Review: LISE DAVIDSEN (West Coast Debut at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica)
A NIGHT OF HIGH ANTICIPATION MET BY DISAPPOINTMENT The arrival of dramatic soprano Lise Davidsen on the West Coast was nothing short of a highly anticipated musical event. Davidsen, reminiscent of the iconic Wagnerian opera singers of bygone eras, stands at an imposing 6 feet 2 inches, hailing from Norway, and possesses a voice so…
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Theater Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Actors’ Shakespeare Project in Boston)
HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE KATRINA? What to do about The Taming of the Shrew, a play that seems to glorify the subjugation of women? Actors’ Shakespeare Project offers an intriguing and very entertaining answer. Under the direction of ASP Artistic Director Christopher V. Edwards, this cast — with only one male performer,…
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Theater Review: NUNSENSE (Coronado Playhouse in Coronado/San Diego)
WHO LEFT FROWNING? NUN OF US! When you’re picking shows for your season, you’re off to a good start when you pick the second-longest-running show in Off-Broadway history. One that’s been produced in 26 languages. One that’s spun off five sequels. And perhaps most telling, one that came full circle to be produced in Brazil…
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Theater Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ’90s MUSICAL (Ray of Light at Victoria Theatre)
RAY OF LIGHT ROCKS! The Bay Area’s Ray of Light Theater is known for putting fresh interpretations on classic shows, most notably musicals that push boundaries, such as Kinky Boots and The Full Monty. Their latest production is Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, and it’s a winner. Based on Roger Kumble’s campy 1999 movie starring…
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Theater Review: ALADDIN (National Tour)
DR. STAGELOVE or: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING DISNEY’S REMAKES WILL BOMB Huzzah! As if by magic carpet, Aladdin’”the stage musical’”has flown into the City of Angels for a two-week stint at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Based on Disney’s 1992 animated film, this touring production of the 2011 Broadway musical is a bold, colorful…
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Jazz Concert Review: BUDDY GUY & CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM (The Hollywood Bowl)
BLUES NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL On a Wednesday night, the Hollywood Bowl showcased two giants of the blues, representing its storied past and its potential future. Buddy Guy, the last of the veteran greats, was the main attraction while Christone Ingram (known as Kingfish) showed that the blues will not run out of gas…
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Extras: THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CASINOS AND GAMBLING IN THEATER AND FILM
In recent times, the enticing pull of FanDuel’s BlackJack has mesmerized many, adding to a rich tapestry of the world of gambling that has, for decades, entranced audiences across theater and film. Beyond the glitzy allure of neon lights and the tantalizing promise of sudden wealth, there lies a layered exploration of human behaviors, risk-taking,…
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Theater Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC (The Huntington in Boston, MA)
A PRAYER FOR ALL OF US Should they stay or should they go? That is the question that haunts the characters of this brilliant play by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Skintight). It is directed by Loretta Greco, the new artistic director of The Huntington. As a long-time Boston-area theater fan, I can only say that if…
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Extras: ROLL THE REELS: TOP 3 MUST-WATCH CASINO MOVIES OF ALL TIME
Introduction Casinos have long been a source of fascination and allure, providing the perfect backdrop for tales of high stakes, cunning strategies, and the unpredictable nature of luck. Over the years, filmmakers have capitalized on the thrill of the casino environment to create some truly memorable movies. From intense card games to daring heists, these…
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Off-Broadway Review: INFINITE LIFE (Atlantic Theater Company and National Theatre at the Linda Gross)
INFINITE PLAYWRITING Co-produced by Atlantic Theater Company and National Theatre, the one-hour and 45-minute production (no intermission) is Annie Baker’s best play to date. At least from my past three experiences of the admired Circle Mirror Transformation, The Flick, and John. The play is set two hours north of San Francisco. The set design by…
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Extras: Red Dog Casino Review: Gambling Paradise for Gambling Fans
Red Dog casino is a bright spot in the world of gambling entertainment that has won the hearts of many players from all over the world. In this unique review on Red Dog casino, we take a look at what makes it so special and why it’s worth a look for anyone looking for exciting…
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Theater Review: THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL (American Repertory Theater in a co-production with New York Theater Workshop in Cambridge, MA)
A SHOWER OF CREATIVE INNOVATION The A.R.T. production of the stunningly staged and audaciously acted The Half-God of Rainfall is an act of creative destruction. It begins with the seven actors crashing through the fourth wall by appearing on the stage and introducing themselves by name and then listing their role or roles. This places…
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