An L.A. theater veteran reimagines a classic play in the age of Trump
Bart DeLorenzo, L.A.’s most playfully provocative theater auteur, doesn’t need any excuses to direct a Henrik Ibsen play.…
Musical ‘Strange Ladies’ highlights suffrage movement during WWI
When you hear the title “Strange Ladies,” your mind reflects upon myriad possibilities for subject matter. But I…
Tennessee Williams’ ‘Orpheus Descending’ lands at Oakland Theater Project
A riveting production of a little-known work by Tennessee Williams can be found at Oakland Theater Project (OTP)…
Cast of comedy ‘Present Laughter’ shines in Orinda Village Players’ production
Orinda Starlight Village Players has certainly upped its game with its production of “Present Laughter.” Under the skilled…
‘Something Rotten’ brings chaos and fun to Freedom High in Oakley
Usually, anything that seems or smells rotten causes people to stay away, but Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s current production…
Despite tax credits, filming in L.A. is still sluggish
Tax incentives for film and television productions have not been enough to counter a still-sluggish environment for filming…
Jack White hires satanic duo after Charley Crockett firing drama
Jack White stepped in when Charley Crockett accidentally hired, then fired, a satanic doo-wop duo. Happens to everyone,…
Machiavelli’s infamous political treatise ‘The Prince’ explored in Berkeley
Two exceptional local theaters give audiences a glimpse of classical works examined through more modern eyes beginning with…
‘Give ‘Hudson Hawk’ another chance, plus the week’s best films
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8 splendid plays that beg for an L.A. production ASAP
For those eager to keep up with the best in contemporary drama, I have good news: Great work…
Curtain Calls: Discover who makes the magic happen in the musical ‘Carousel’ – East Bay Times
I’ve always loved going to carnivals and riding on the colorful carousels, but Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Carousel”…
‘Jaws’ is the movie of the Fourth of July, plus the week’s best films
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