Category Archives: Theater

‘Mutt House’ The World Premiere Musical at Kirk Douglas Theatre That Will Have You Dancing & Smiling In Your Seats

My friends tend to call me a “crazy dog person,” and they are absolutely correct. Well, maybe not about the crazy part, but I absolutely love dogs. In fact, I cannot pass a dog on the street without petting it, … Continue reading

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The 38th Annual Lotus Festival Returns to Echo Park Lake This Weekend

Saturday, Echo Park’s Lotus Festival, a free 2-day celebration of Asian-American heritage kicks off at noon. Every year the event features a different country, and the country for 2018 is the People’s Republic of China. Enjoy dances, live music, and demonstrations … Continue reading

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‘Vixen DeVille’ Reveals All, Yet Retains Mystery

SHOW DATE UPDATE: January 24, 2019 (see below) Although Vixen DeVille aka Cat LaCohie is sexy, warm, welcoming, energetic and embarrassingly gifted in a wide variety of talents, she is also self-deprecating, tough-as-nails, and incredibly funny. Winner of the 2018 … Continue reading

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Fritzie Zimmer’s ‘What’s Left of Me’ Leaves Nothing to be Desired (or to the Imagination) all the While Leaving the Audience Wanting More!

OMG !– and all hail the “Fritzie Zimmer What’s Left of Me Show” starring Sam Pancake and Steven Wishnoff as Fritzie and Giacomo respectively; centering around the life and times of none other than Fritzie Zimmer the “World’s oldest openly … Continue reading

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Get ‘Buzz’d’ and Splooshed in Hollywood at the Studio/Stage

For fans of trivia games, games shows, colorful game show hosts, and perhaps even “splooshing” enthusiasts, “Buzz’d Out! Live!” at the Studio/Stage in Hollywood is definitely for you! Although a family show, this immersive show is geared towards adult participants … Continue reading

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‘Sweet Charity’ Brings Back the Reprise Company–and it’s Only the Beginning of the Fun

Reprise is back and now christened Reprise 2.0. The company, which presents musicals that are either lesser known or rarely revived locally, is producing a three-show season at its former home, UCLA’S Freud Playhouse in West Los Angeles The inaugural … Continue reading

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Gazzetta Arrives in Highland Park: POP Delivers with Rare Rossini Opera

On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Rossini’s comic opera “La Gazzetta” received its west coast debut at The Highland Park Ebell Club, a mere two centuries after its 1816 premiere in Naples. Produced by Pacific Opera Project, the work both looks … Continue reading

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Humans: The Tony Award-Winning Drama about the Things that Keep us Human Now Playing at The Ahmanson

“Humans,” written by Stephen Karam, opened off-Broadway in New York City in 2015 and then moved to Broadway in 2016. The play won a Tony Award for Best Play and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Price. After seeing … Continue reading

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‘Still’ Stirs in a Roller Coaster ‘Complex’ of Sibling Emotions

This article has been updated on 6/27/18 for extended dates. Do I find it so hard When I know in my heart I’m letting you down every day Letting you down every day Why do I keep on running away? … Continue reading

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‘Parade’ A Powerful Musical Still Timely After All These Years

“Parade” opened on Broadway in 1998 and won several Tony Awards including Best Book and Best Original Score, as well as six Drama Desk Awards. The musical was co-conceived and directed by the late Harold Prince. The music and lyrics … Continue reading

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