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Author Archives: Joan Alperin
West Side Story Soars at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
“West Side Story” was the first Broadway musical I ever saw. I was barely four years old, but I remember every second of that extraordinary theatrical experience. Since then, I’ve seen the film at least ten times and know the … Continue reading
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” – Bigger, Better and So Much Fun
The crew of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is back. In case you need a refresher course, they include: Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), who was abducted from Earth as a child and raised by a group of alien thieves called the … Continue reading
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“Lord of the Underworld’s Home for Unwed Mothers” at Skylight Theatre
Skylight Theatre Company launches the World Premiere production of resident writer Louisa Hill’s “Lord of the Underworld’s Home for Unwed Mothers,” recipient of the Mark Twain Award for Comic Playwriting from the Kennedy Center American College of Theatre Festival. The story … Continue reading
‘Sister Act’ Broadway is Coming to the Cabrillo Music Theatre
SISTER ACT is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and The Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), … Continue reading
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The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) A Total Laugh Fest
The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) written by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and directed by Jerry Kernion takes you on a fast paced ride through the high and lows of comedy. From Aristophanes to Shakespeare, Moliere to Vaudeville, Charlie … Continue reading
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“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” Still Great After All These Years
The Antaeus Theatre Company inaugurates the newly completed Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Center in the City of Glendale with Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” This is one of Williams’ personal favorites … Continue reading
“Into The Woods” – This Is A Place You Never Want To Leave
I’ve seen Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Into the Woods” on Broadway, in L.A. and on the screen. Obviously, I’m a super big fan of the show. But I have to say, this production, now playing at the Ahmanson, is … Continue reading
“Elevator” Soars To The Heights
“Elevator” written and directed by Michael Leoni is one of the most original, entertaining plays I’ve seen in a very long time. From the moment I walked into the Coast Playhouse where the play now resides, I knew I was … Continue reading
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“Rules of Seconds” – a Dark, Edgy, Comedy About Love & Honor
The year is 1855. The place, Boston, where the slightest infraction between gentlemen was grounds for a challenge to be resolved with pistols. It was commonly known as a duel and it usually left one of the participants dead. Even … Continue reading
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Tagged 1800s, duels, joe bonney, rules of seconds, the temblors
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“The Ghost In The Shell” – An Exciting, Strange Trip Into The Future
“The Ghost in the Shell,” based on the Japanese anime of the same name, has been the focus of much controversy since the announcement that Scarlett Johansson would be playing the lead role of Motoko Kusanagi aka Major. Hopefully the casting of Miss Johansson … Continue reading
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