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Magic and intrigue, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a dazzling stage show that immerses you in the world of Hogwarts and its next-generation characters. With its innovative special effe…
Rock legend and poet, Patti Smith is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and visual artist, widely recognized for her influence on both the music and literary worlds. She is often referre…
Twyla Tharp is one of the great artists of our time. The highly influential and popular New York City choreographer is celebrating her company's 60th anniversary this year with a national to…
Antaeus Theatre Company has an excellent and longstanding reputation for being expert with classical theater work, from Ibsen to Pinter, with a particular affinity for Shakespeare. As best a…
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is a beautifully staged tribute revue honoring musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Now playing at the Ahmanson, in DTLA, the musical showc…
'My Omaha' is the affecting documentary about a father and son " on opposite sides of the political spectrum " who find a way to connect during one of America's most turbulent times.
This inspirational documentary tells the true story of a man who has battled through the adversities life has handed him to keep pushing through.
The hilariously wild three-act play by English playwright Michael Frayn, Noises Off, is a famous slapstick comedy where everyone gets caught in the act. A co-production with Steppenwolf T…
Embarking on a major recital tour, that takes her through six U.S. cities, the acclaimed violinist Midori will be performing a Colburn Celebrity Recital at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in…
"The Gallery," a dynamic new culinary and entertainment destination, is opening in DTLA this month. The Gallery is the debut venue chosen by Allureum, a company created by immersive enter…
Opening at the Getty Center, and on view from February 25 to May 25, 2025, is Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men. Review of the exhibition will follow.
This is the largest display of wor…
The history of farce dates back to medieval times and has evolved over the centuries into a distinct genre of comedy.
Above image: Honoré Daumier (1808"1879)Â Lower the curtain, the f…
Writer/director Eddie Mensore's Hazard exposes the damage that the opioid crisis is costing rural America, as seen through the eyes of its two protagonists.
Like Psycho rewritten for the AI generation, Renner is the story of a repressed genius whose latest computerized creation, Salenus, functions as both his life coach and dominating mother fig…
The legend of one of France's most prestigious wines is a marvelous story that deserves a lush, big screen treatment. Feminist triumph, astonishing innovation and rich historical context are…
"Women are like that…"
LA Opera is presenting a new-to-LA staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hilarious and razor-sharp comedic opera Così fan tutte, conducted by Music Dire…
Powerhouse singers and Tony Award® winning Broadway stars Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will grace the Ahmanson stage during late February and early March to present Stephen Sondheim'…
Select highlights of The Soraya's 2025-26 season have been announced. Last week, on the occasion of The Soraya's anniversary, Executive and Artistic Director Thor Steingraber announced selec…
Drink, dine and jive!
Intimate Jazz Club concerts are once again being presented by and at The Soraya in Northridge for their annual Jazz at Naz Festival.
Jazz at Naz returns for it…
Lightning-paced, funny and exhilarating, the action comedy Back in Action marks Cameron Diaz's much-anticipated return to the big screen after a nine-year hiatus.
Here, Diaz teams up once…
From the archives.
Here is my interview with actor Andy Garcia, obtained in Los Angeles, and first published in October, 1995.
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead is a 1995 America…
The epic poem Beowulf is being presented as a solo performance with a twist " reimagining the famous verses as a cautionary tale. FEAST. will have its West Coast premiere for a five-we…
From the archives.
Here is my interview with artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel and actor Jeffrey Wright, obtained at the Venice Biennale and first published in October, 1996.
Walk…
Two performances remain for Memoryhouse, a haunting modern ballet now at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
On Saturday February 1, 2025 there will be a Talkback and Audience Q&A immediate…
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a free recital at the California African American Museum on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7pm.Â
Former LA Opera Young Artist Alaysha Fox takes t…
