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Theater Review: RESERVOIR DOLLS: THE WOMEN OF QUENTIN TARANTINO (Broadwater Studio)
PULP FRICTION Reservoir Dolls is a witty, sharp satire of several sociological concerns currently occupying center stage in the cultural consciousness of both “tinsel town” and the nation: the exploitation of women in films and their limited access to roles in an image-driven industry; the institutional gender inequality and barriers facing women in the studio…
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Theater Review: THE CLUB OF BROKEN FASTS (Broadwater Theatre Main Stage)
SHAKESPEARE GOES BRAT PACK The trouble with tribute plays is that not all audiences are necessarily as knowledgeable about the subject of the homage as the creators are. In the case of Phil S. Gould’s faux Shakespearian The Club of Broken Fasts, the object of his retooling is the 1985 coming-of-age teen comedy-drama The Breakfast…
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Theater Review: ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (Old Globe)
WELL… The Old Globe Theatre is opening its summer Shakespeare season with the comedy All’s Well That Ends Well, one of the Bard’s least presented (and least admired) works. Completists who wish to add the play to their list of missing Shakespeare shows may want to catch the Old Globe revival while they have a…
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Theater Review: DO YOU FEEL ANGER? (Marin Theatre)
RAUNCHY AND RIDDLED Marin Theatre carries a torch for unusual and challenging productions at its Mill Valley location. This past season has seen a collection of shows, each producing a controversial “loved it/hated it” response from critics and audiences alike. The final show of their season, Do You Feel Anger? is in the same league….
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Theater Review: SMILE: THE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Broadwater Main Stage)
NOT A DETAILED BIO, BUT MARCEL COLE IS THE REEL THING Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin is wildly successful for many reasons, only not for the reasons it would succeed with me. As a major film geek, I confess to being a certified PITAP (“Pain In The Ass Purist”). For me, the show was…
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Theater Review: IRAQ, BUT FUNNY (Lookingglass in Chicago)
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO BAGHDAD: COMEDY BUMPS INTO HISTORY TO CREATE A MASTERPIECE We sometimes forget how much the theatrical stage can be a place of true discovery—until we stumble upon islands of magic like Iraq, But Funny, a marvel now running through July 20. Written by the immensely talented Lookingglass…
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Theater Review: Woody Allen’s MR. BIG (Hobgoblin Playhouse)
THE BIG SLEEP MEETS BIG QUESTIONS IN MR. BIG “Mr. Big” is the final entry in Woody Allen’s Getting Even (1971), his first published collection of 17 tales and essays, most of which originally appeared in The New Yorker. The main character in “Mr. Big” reflects a recurring motif for Allen: Sam Spade. Kaiser Lupowitz,…
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Off-Broadway Review: PRINCE FAGGOT (Playwrights Horizon)
A RADICAL FAIRY TALE FIT FOR A KING The only marketing I saw for Jordan Tannahill’s provocative new play Prince Faggot, which opened last night at Playwrights Horizons (a co-production with Soho Rep), was the single-line tease: “Let us tell you a fairy tale about a prince.” It didn’t prepare me for the electrifying, emotionally rich, and theatrically thrilling experience waiting…
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Theater Review: THE SECOND COMING OF JOAN OF ARC (The Actors Company)
NOT ENOUGH HEAT The Second Coming of Joan of Arc is the best-known work of American playwright, author, and lesbian feminist Carolyn Gage. Loosely based, scholars will tell you, “very loosely,” on the history of the teenage “Maid of Orléans,” who led the French armies to a series of victories over those of the English…
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Opera Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE (Pacific Opera Project at Heritage Square)
THE PICNIC COMES BEFORE PINAFORE, LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY. WELL, SHIP HAPPENS. It’s best to approach Pacific Opera Project’s new production of W. S. Gilbert (libretto) and Arthur Sullivan’s (music) 1878 opera, H.M.S. Pinafore: the same way that many people approach going to the Hollywood Bowl — as a reason to eat, socialize, and take selfies….
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Theater Review: BROADWAY’S BEST NIGHT EVER (Transcendence Theatre Company at Fazio Field in Sonoma)
BROADWAY ON A BASEBALL FIELD: TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE HITS IT OUTTA THE PARK Transcendence Theatre Company has opened a triple-hitter “stars under the stars” summer season with their song-and-dance revue spectacular Broadway’s Best Night Ever. This veteran production company has been inviting the best and the beautiful talents from Broadway and international touring companies to perform…
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Dance Review: CINDERELLA (Los Angeles Ballet)
I HAD A BALL Composed during tumultuous World War II, Cinderella is regarded as one of Sergei Prokofiev’s most popular compositions which made its debut in Moscow in 1945. The piece is well-loved for its jubilant and melodic score, which lends itself to all the fantastic lifts and leaps inherent in the story of love,…
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Theater Review: YOU WILL GET SICK (Steppenwolf Theatre)
SICKENINGLY FUNNY Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, which opened last night at Steppenwolf, is an odd bird of a play. It begins with an irresistible premise: a middle-aged woman, Callan, responds to a flyer promising “$40 $20″ to anyone who will receive a phone call from a stranger; the only requirement being that she…
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REVOLUTIONIZING PODCASTS WITH A PRODUCTION MUSIC COMPANY
Podcasts have become a popular way to share stories, ideas, and news. A key element that can make a podcast stand out is the music used in it. This is where production music companies come in. Production music companies provide licensed music that can be used in podcasts, films, and more. They offer a wide…
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THE REVIVAL OF CLASSIC FILMS: WHY TIMELESS STORIES STILL CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES
Classic films have an enduring charm that continues to captivate both nostalgic viewers and new generations of movie lovers. Often made decades ago, they still evoke strong emotions and remain deeply relevant in today’s world. But what is it that makes these timeless stories so captivating? The answer lies in their universal appeal, cultural significance,…
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Opera Review: LA BOHÈME (San Francisco Opera)
LOVE, LOSS, AND THE PULSE OF PARIS San Francisco Opera’s most beloved production is back, and it’s as heartbreakingly beautiful as ever. La Bohème, Puccini’s timeless tale of love, art, and inevitable loss, holds a special place in the city’s heart—it’s the company’s most performed opera, first staged here in 1923, just one year after…
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Highly Recommended Concert: BROADWAY LEGENDS FROM GERSHWIN TO SONDHEIM (Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS at LA County Arboretum)
BROADWAY STARS UNDER THE STARS If you’ve ever wanted to hear Michael Feinstein conduct an orchestra while a pulchritude of peacocks prance in the background, you’re in for one of LA’s most delightfully surreal summer experiences. The Pasadena POPS is back Jun 21, 2025, at the LA County Arboretum with their annual Broadway night, and honestly?…
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Broadway Review: CALL ME IZZY (Studio 54)
SMART SELLS IT Jean Smart is a phenomenal stage actress of great depth and specificity. Not exactly news but since she’s possibly best known as the warm-hearted and slightly naïve “Charlene Stillfield” on the iconic television sitcom Designing Women, it might bear repeating. Currently starring at Studio 54 in the riveting new play Call Me…
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Theater Review: AN ILIAD (Court Theatre, University of Chicago)
STORYTELLING THAT LAUNCHES A THOUSAND SHIPS There is a moment in Court Theatre’s fourth (!) iteration of An Iliad where The Poet holds a flashlight below his chin—I immediately flashed back to memories of ghost stories told in a tent while lights were supposed to be out. The conceits of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s…
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Theater Review: WILDS OF SEA (Actors Company Other Space; Hollywood Fringe Festival)
SEA WORTHY Wilds of Sea is an undersea adventure that will leave little ones wide-eyed and utterly captivated. But make no mistake—this all-ages puppet spectacle is as enchanting for the grown-ups as it is for the kids. Directed by Shannon Reagan, who also built the stunning life-sized puppets, Wilds of Sea follows a mischievous seal…
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