254 stories by "Abe"
A look at what Footlights has to say for April, What do you call it when a 6th grade hall monitor goes up to the smallest 4th grader and "says get off the playground!"? We call it bullying, …
Productions Raises Women's Voices in "Properties of Silence" "I walk beneath your pens, and am not what I truly am, but what you’d prefer to imagine me." ― Juana Inés de la …
When people ask, "What's your favorite restaurant?" I usually want to know, in which category? If it's Indian, the answer is ANGARA in Torrance (matched, perhaps, by Jaipur in West L.A.). On…
After rounding up at least four Chinese food fans, which shouldn't be too difficult, head for DRAGON STREET in North Hollywood. Unprepossessing is a kind word for the interior, whose booths …
Theatre was born the moment one being tried to express a story to another. It's as simple as that. Given that every culture anywhere in this world has some form of theatre, it can easily…
24th Street Theatre Answers the Question: What is Theatre? It all started with a simple question from an inquisitive young boy strolling past the open doors of a converted 1928 carriage hous…
The breadth of human creation is a derivative of prior moments. Art, all human knowledge is built upon a foundation originally started before the dawn of man and added to by each subsequent …
For those that want to know how life changes as you gain seniority, let me offer this perspective. Mostly it doesn't. But what does happen is you, or me in this case, pause for reflection ab…
Those of you who have tried Cuban food, know that it's not spicy but mildly and cleverly seasoned involving citrus juices in marinades etc. Why not try it at EL RINCON CRIOLLO, where a small…
It's all Greek to you, when you visit GEORGE'S GREEK CAFÉ, one of the few restaurants with authentic, home-style cooking and decent prices, owned for decades, by the Loizides Family. The…
Across the Freeway from Universal City is CALIFORNIA CANTEEN, a misnomer which might imply a veggieburger/hot dog counter. But, it's actually a charming French bistro with a tempting menu an…
Critic’s Choice! “Dazzling!” LA Times. “Joyous!” Broadway World. The LA Premiere of THE BROTHERS SIZE by Tarell Alvin McCraney, starring Gilbert Glenn Brown, Ma…
A Timely Portrayal: Pamela Daly as Margaret Sanger Timing is everything. Acting teacher and professional veteran of film/TV, Pamela Daly, appreciates the divisive climate as she prepares to …
THE DINING SCENE BY INGRID WILMOT A theatre outing should begin by avoiding all chopping, stirring and even microwaving but with a pleasant, relaxing dinner. Here are some suggestions, each …
For more than a century, Theatre as an institution has been facing a challenge of audience interest. While theatre along with sports were the principal sources of popular public entertainmen…
Visionary Man – Los Angeles Musical. “Say Amen” from the hit musical now running at The Hudson Theatres. TICKETS/INFO: www.plays411.com/visionary Promo Code: DEAL50 = 50% o…
The Colony Theatre Company, Burbank, California; Opening Night: July 12, 2014; Playwright: Michelle Kholos Brooks; Director: Cameron Watson; Producer: Barbara Beckley; Starring: Christina Pi…
Kenneth Cavander and the Co-Artistic Directors of The Antaeus Company by Graham Sibley Bill Brochtrup, Rob Nagle and John Sloan (for this article's purpose we will call them the Troika) are …
Sometimes I feel as if I'm shouting into gale force winds. The louder I scream the less is heard. What am I talking about? Â Communication. Community. Communion. The three great C's of The…
Rogue Machine Takes Big Risks and Growing Strong A good rule of thumb is to start as you mean to go on. For Rogue Machine it all started when TV and film producer John Perrin Flynn renewed h…
The Phantom of the Opera – begins September 19th The Los Angeles Theatre Center http://www.voxlumiere.com/tickets Experience an electrifying new form of entertainment. Vox Lumiere is a…
Broken Hand Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere "In A Dark Dark House" by Neil LaBute Larry Moss directs LaBute's "most personal play" LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2014) " Two estrange…
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Peter Lefcourt LOS ANGELES (June 10, 2014) " Never underestimate the power of designer shoes on matters of the heart. Theatre Planners presents a romantic comed…
Director/Translator, Benedict brings new life to Comedic side of Chekhov Long Beach Playhouse audiences are in for a very original and unique treat with the opening this weekend in the  S…
