The week ahead in L.A. theater, Feb. 25-March 4: 'Allegiance,' 'Jackie Unveiled' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings ABBAmania Tribute sho…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on February 25, 2018☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Jan. 28-Feb. 4: Culture Clash, Kristin Chenoweth and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on January 28, 2018☆⚑

Weekend Picks for Jan. 25-28: Night on Broadway, 'Rotterdam,' Pilobolus and more by Matt Cooper

Performing-arts events in Southern California for the week of Jan. 25 include downtown L.A.'s Night on Broadway, 'Rotterdam,' Pilobolus.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:45pm on January 25, 2018☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theatre, Jan. 14-21: 'Shakespeare in Love,' 'Cabaret' and more by Matt Cooper

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings I Am My Own Wife Doug Wright's T…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on January 14, 2018☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Jan. 7-14: The Pacific Standard Time Festival: Live Art LA/LA and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on January 7, 2018☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Jan. 7-14: Lula Washington Dance Theatre and more by Matt Cooper

DANCE Compiled by Matt Cooper Ezralow Dance Company The troupe presents an evening of visually-enhanced contemporary dance. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highw…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on January 7, 2018☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Dec. 24-31: Long Beach Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' and more by Matt Cooper

The Nutcracker Ballet Repertory Theatre performs the holiday favorite. Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15751 Gothard St., Huntington Beach. Ends Sun., 1 p.m. $15, $19. (714) 895-8150.…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on December 24, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Dec. 24-31, 'Rotterdam,' 'Rita Rudner' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings The Annual One-Time-Onl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on December 24, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Dec. 10-17: Impro Theatre's 'Jane Austen UnScripted' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Alisan Porter and Friends The Season 10 winner of "The Voice" and sp…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on December 10, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Dec. 3-10: 'Hamilton's' Leslie Odom, Jr. and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on December 3, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. classical music, Nov. 26-Dec. 3: Hilary Hahn, Handel's 'Messiah' and more by Matt Cooper

Nixon Library Sunday Concerts Handel's "Messiah" sing-a-long. Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Sun., 10 a.m. and noon. Free. (714) 993-5075. Sundays Live Celli…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on November 26, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Nov. 26-Dec. 3: 'Pang!' at 24th Street Theatre and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Jersey Boys Tony-winnin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on November 26, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Nov. 12-19: Four Larks' 'Undine,' 'Chasing Mem'ries' and more by Matt Cooper

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.), Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.) and David C. Nichols (D.C.N.) Openings Chism…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:00am on November 12, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Oct. 15-22: Akram Khan Company, Invertigo Dance Theatre and more by Matt Cooper

Alice in Wonderland Festival Ballet Theatre presents a family-friendly take on Lewis Carroll's fantasy tale. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Sun., 2 p.m. $39-$45. (949) 85…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on October 15, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Oct. 8-15: Mariinsky Ballet, American Contemporary Ballet and more by Matt Cooper

Any Place But Here Amie Cota and No)one. Art House explore the "Great Migration" of African Americans out of the rural South during the 20th century; part of the LAX Festival. The Bootleg Th…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on October 8, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Oct. 1-8: Los Angeles Ballet, Bodytraffic and more by Matt Cooper

Tzu Chi "Thousands of Helping Hands" Concert China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe presents the Buddhism-themed dance piece "My Dream"; musician Daniel Ho and the All-American Boys C…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on October 1, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Sept. 24-Oct. 1: 'Wicked Lit,' 'Resolving Hedda' and more by Matt Cooper

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.), Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.) and David C. Nichols (D.C.N.). Openings Chis…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on September 24, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Sept. 17-24: 'Fixed,' 'The Red Shoes' and more by Matt Cooper

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Big Night An actor and nominee deals with demands on …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on September 17, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Sept. 17-24: Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, Viver Brasil and more by Matt Cooper

The Best of Khachaturian Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre performs to the music of the Armenian composer. The Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Sun., 5 p.m. $25-$125. (818) 243-2539. F…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on September 17, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. dance, Sept. 10-17: Laguna Dance Festival and more by Matt Cooper

Fall Festival Katie Critchlow and Christopher Sellars of Utah's Ballet West perform as part of this showcase presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre. Golden West College, Mainstage Theater, 15…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on September 10, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. classical music, Aug. 27-Sept. 3: John Williams with the L.A. Phil and more by Matt Cooper

Nixon Library Sunday Concerts Guitarist Gregg Goodhart performs. Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Sun., 2 p.m. Free. (714) 993-5075. Sundays Live Flutist Susan…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on August 27, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Aug. 27-Sept. 3: 'Pterodactyls' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes and ,Charles McNulty. Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings Madness, Mayhem and Other Stimulants … When Women Write! Three-week festival spotlight…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on August 27, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Aug. 20-27: 'A Night With Janis Joplin' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Philip Brandes (P.B.). Openings Festival of Living Art Works by Munch, Picasso, Banksy, et al., are re-created and set to a musical …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on August 20, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Aug. 13-20: 'Hamilton,' 'Henry IV, Part 1' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Mighty Morphin Midsummer Night's Dream The Actors' Gang presents a kid-f…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on August 13, 2017☆⚑

The week ahead in L.A. theater, Aug. 6-13: 'Hamlet,' 'Marlene' and more by Matt Cooper

THEATER Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.), Philip Brandes (P.B.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Compiled by Matt Cooper. Openings Journey of the Monkey King Taiwan's Rom Shing H…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00pm on August 6, 2017☆⚑