Areas We Cover
Categories
-
Theater Review: JEKYLL & HYDE (Kokandy Productions)
TOWERING TALENT ELEVATES A MUSICAL AS SCHIZOPHRENIC AS JEKYLL & HYDE THEMSELVES Next up for Halloween, and my second gothic horror in as many days, is Kokandy Productions’ presentation of the musical, Jekyll & Hyde, first produced in 1990 with music by Frank Wildhorn, book by Leslie Bricusse, and lyrics by Wildhorn, Bricusse, and Steve…
-
Theater Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE MUSICAL (Desert Theatricals)
SPOOKY CHARM MEETS UNEVEN MATERIAL The Addams Family: The Musical invites audiences into the delightfully macabre world of America’s favorite gothic household — and while the show itself can feel like it’s caught between a coffin and a hard place, Desert Theatricals’ production, which ran this past weekend at Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre breathes more life…
-
8 WAYS AI TOOLS ARE SUPPORTING MODERN THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
The spotlight dims, curtains rise, and behind the scenes, artificial intelligence orchestrates a revolution in theatrical production. While audiences experience the timeless magic of live performance, theatre companies increasingly rely on AI tools to solve modern challenges of budget constraints, tight timelines, and evolving audience expectations. When theatre professionals ask AI for assistance, they’re not…
-
FROM STAGE TO SHORE: THE ART OF TRAVELING WITH PETS – A NEW KIND OF JOURNEY
When Travel Meets Emotion In the arts, emotion is what connects the performer to the audience. In travel, it’s what connects the traveler to the experience. There’s a certain poetic parallel between the two—both are acts of discovery, curiosity, and connection. For pet owners, however, travel takes on an even deeper meaning. Bringing a beloved…
-
Theater Review: BECOMING DADDY AF (UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA’s Nimoy Theater)
WHEN INTROSPECTION FLATLINES: DAVID ROUSSEVE’S BECOMING DADDY AF IS MORE LIKE WTF After more than twenty years away from full-length solo work, choreographer and storyteller David Roussève returns with Becoming Daddy AF, a 90-minute self-portrait presented by CAP UCLA that promises introspection but rarely delivers the emotional punch it’s built around. The premise is compelling…
-
Film Review: WE ARE FAHEEM & KARUN (Directed by Onid; Written by Onid & Fawzia Mirza)
ATTRACTION, INTERACTION, & REACTION IN INDIA They cook, they eat, they pray, they sleep, they ride motorcycles, they text, they wash, warn, and worry. Most of these actions by the people in We Are Faheem & Karun, set in India, are mundane day-to-day doings without much scintillating accompanying dialogue — “Let’s go and eat kabobs….
-
Theater Review: STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY (Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA)
STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY SHOULD COME WITH A WARNING As the old love adage goes: Boy meets Girl, Girl interrogates Boy, Boy tries to leave unsuccessfully, Girl and Boy reconvene… oh, wait, this is the new love adage. Or at least the modern dating app version presented in Miriam Battye’s new work, Strategic Love Play. Directed…
-
Theater Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT — THE MUSICAL (Palm Canyon Theatre)
WITH DISCO, DRAG AND DESERT DRAMA, PRISCILLA GLITTERS AT PALM CANYON THEATRE The Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a glittery, high-octane joyride packed with campy humor, outrageous costumes, and jukebox favorites that never quit. Based on the beloved 1994 film, this jukebox musical bursts to life in a Sydney…
-
Theater Review: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE (Saint Sebastian Players)
ST. SEBASTIAN PLAYERS HONORS SHIRLEY JACKSON’S EERIE INTELLECT There are more than a few reasons to head over to Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and catch the St. Sebastian Player’s (SSP) production of The Haunting of Hill House. Chief among them is that it reintroduces us to one of the most interesting and underrated Gothic fiction…
-
LOVING THE ALGORITHM: FILMS, SERIES, AND BOOKS THAT REIMAGINE THE “AI GIRLFRIEND”
Introduction What happens when affection meets optimization—when the person who “gets” you is a piece of software tuned to your moods, memories, and micro-pauses? Stories about AI girlfriends aren’t just tech fantasies; they’re pressure tests for our ideas of love, grief, power, and choice. From the gentle melancholy of Her to the icy mind games…
-
CAN YOU REALLY COUNT CARDS LIKE IN THE MOVIES?
Any movie buff out there has seen countless card counting scenes over the years. They’re one of film’s biggest clichés, going as far back as 1946’s Gilda, which sees skilled gambler Johnny Farrell counting cards in a game of blackjack early on in the film where he, of course, eventually wins. Card counting scenes have…
-
HOW TO CREATE A KID-FRIENDLY POOL WITHOUT SACRIFICING STYLE
A backyard pool can be both a haven for family fun and a showcase of beautiful design. Many homeowners worry that creating a pool that’s safe for children means giving up on sleek finishes or modern features, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With thoughtful planning and a few smart choices, you can…
-
HOW TO CHOOSE SONGS FOR YOUR CHEER MUSIC MIXES
Choosing the right songs for your cheer music mixes can be the difference between a routine that dazzles and one that fails to impress. Cheer music mixes are a central part of any cheerleading performance. Well-chosen cheer songs bring energy and excitement to routines, captivating both judges and spectators alike. In this article, you’ll learn…
-
Off-Broadway Review: HANNAH SENESH (National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at Theater Row)
People, especially oppressed people, need martyrs. And Jews, although now considered part of the white establishment by some, have been oppressed for centuries. They have found their martyr in Hannah Senesh. She was a Hungarian poet and playwright, one of 37 Jewish volunteers from the Palestine Mandate who were trained by the British during World…
-
Theater Review: THE CHER SHOW (North Shore Music Theatre In Boston)
CLOTHES MIGHT MAKE THE MAN, BUT NOT THIS SHOW Costumes were essential to the success of superstar Cher. She and her singing partner and husband Sonny Bono first burst on the music scene in the 1960s in the brightly colored bell-bottoms and fur vests of California’s emerging hippie culture. Madeline Hudelson (Babe) and Frankie Marasa…
-
Theater Review: STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER (City Lit & Black Button Eyes)
A Bite Out of Minimalism: Timothy Griffin’s imaginative adaptation turns Stoker’s most chilling chapter into a voyage of dread, myth, and mind In 1897, Bram Stoker published a gothic horror novel called Dracula and in doing so introduced to the world a character that has fascinated and terrified humanity for over a hundred years and…
-
Album Review: TATUM’S SWINGIN’ SESSION!!! (Tatum Langley and Shout Section Big Band)
PROOF THAT SWING HASN’T GONE OUT OF STYLE If you think big band jazz is a museum piece, Tatum’s Swingin’ Session!!! will blow that notion clear off the bandstand. Under the sharp direction of Brett Dean, Chicago’s own Shout Section Big Band brings brassy swagger and airtight polish to fourteen tracks that feel both reverently…
-
GEEK BAR DISPOSIBLE VAPES: FLAVORS, SPECS & BUYING TIPS FROM EIGHTVAPE
There’s something liberating about a disposable vape. No bottles to carry, no coils to replace, no fancy settings but just flavor and satisfaction in a self-contained unit. For many consumers, that’s the genius of Geek Bar in the current oversaturated vape market. I can distinctly remember the first time I tried a Geek Bar. I…
-
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE WORST CELEBRITY CAR ACCIDENTS
Car accidents can happen to anyone—even the rich and famous. Celebrities often live fast-paced lives filled with long hours, travel, and public pressure. But behind the fame, they face the same risks every driver does when they’re distracted, tired, or careless on the road. The stories of the worst celebrity car accidents remind us that…
-
Sugar Dating in 2025: What It’s Really Like to Be a Sugar Baby in NYC
Over the past few years, sugar dating has become an increasingly popular option for young professionals in the United States. For many, it’s a way to enjoy companionship while keeping personal freedom and control over their schedules—something traditional dating doesn’t always offer. Emily, 26, a flight attendant in NYC, is one of many women drawn…
Search Articles
Please help keep
Stage and Cinema going!
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
Find beautiful trendy gowns for girls' special events.
Need to order an essay? Hire our top writers to complete the most challenging papers at an affordable rate.
For professional writing support, hire essay writers at Edubirdie for high-quality help.
Discover top-rated Australian online casinos with fair games, fast payouts, and generous bonuses for every type of player.
Explore the best paying pokies Australia games with high RTP and clear bonus terms
