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I've been reviewing theatre for twenty-eight years and writing criticism for thirty-five years in total. Early on I came up with what I think of as "the Critic's Prayer," which is: "Dear God…
The Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles " PAC LA " is a non-profit organization that creates unique collaborative programming, engaging and educating the community in an evolving public co…
In The Poetry of Strangers solo show (also known as The Infinity Show), Brian Sonia‑Wallace doesn't just perform poems; he invites you into a living experiment in connection. With his…
Commemorating 25 years of cultural innovation and artistic excellence, TAIKOPROJECT's 25th Anniversary Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall last Saturday evening was exhilarating. The sev…
Alexandre Desplat made his North American conducting debut at the Hollywood Bowl last Tuesday night, leading the LA Philharmonic through an evening of highlights from his movie scores. The a…
Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar®-winning director. The detailed exhibition showcases the visionary filmmaker…
Last weeks to catch Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream and Dirty Dancing, a personal recollection and recollection of past memories now on view at the Skirball Cultural Center until …
One of the most important things that art does is to put a spotlight on or explore topics that would otherwise not get the public notice that they deserve. The primary beauty of art is the o…
More than 50 years since its debut, the rebellious spirit and iconic score of Jesus Christ Superstar still resonate. Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert are starring in a dazzling new revival of …
In the fall of 2021, Bethune Arts Elementary School and Children's Theatre Company (CTC) began a partnership with the objective of providing quality arts programming at every grade level. Th…
The Santa Fe Opera, internationally recognized for its extraordinary open-air performances in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, has officially announced the complete casting, …
TAIKOPROJECT has announced their 25th Anniversary Celebration set for Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 PM at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Purchase tickets here.
The evening will feature p…
Patrick Hamilton's 1938 play, Gaslight, is the only theatrical title I can think of that later became a verb, and moreover one that's still in use today. The show was a success, running as A…
Pulling Paint Murals is a creative studio transforming LA's walls into striking, hand-painted tributes to community, culture and identity. From neighborhood storefronts to state-recognized l…
Two new exhibitions:
Immerse yourself in the stories of LGBTQ+ artists and explore vivid accounts of queer representation with two exhibitions now on view:Â Queer Lens: A History of Photog…
A multimedia love letter to the City of Angels, If I Awaken In Los Angeles is a vibrant and soul-stirring tribute to the City of Angels is coming to life for one night only this summer. If I…
Boyle's reckoning for a zombie trilogy with this compelling set-up.
Forest Lawn Museum's Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture exhibition, is now on view through August 10, 2025. Boasting 125 years of selfies across artistic genres, the exhibition bridges time…
 Sinister, menacing and timely"LA Opera's 2025 revival of Rigoletto reimagines Verdi's 1851 tragedy with a dark, noir aesthetic that feels both politically charged and emotionally potent.…
"California knows how to party"
The chill grooves of the mid-nineties were on display last night at the famed Hollywood Bowl. On Saturday, June 8, the Hollywood Bowl transformed into a ti…
The writer/director talks about the new dark comedy premiering at the Fringe.
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The Getty has announced the completion of a complex, three-year conservation treatment of a rescued Artemisia Gentileschi painting. Five years after surviving a massive explosion in Bei…
Get drumming!
Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) is hosting its 3rd Annual ABOP-in-LA in June, in preparation for their Smithsonian Folklife Festival appearance the following…
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In my most recent review on this site, I discussed my general wariness about imposing new directorial takes or twists on Shakespeare works. Once in a rare while, these changes can illum…
In a move that's got the entertainment industry quacking with excitement, the Tea Duck Talent Agency has swooped in to announce the signing of two new actors to its talent pool: Croco and Ba…
