Category Archives: Theater

Theatre Review: ‘Shout Sister Shout’ The Story of the First Lady of Rock & Roll

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Joan Alperin

Long before the great female rocker Janis Joplin came on the scene, there was a lady named, Rosetta Tharpe, a gospel singer born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas in 1915. Miss Tharpe was gospel’s first superstar and the preeminent crossover figure … Continue reading →

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Charity Auction for Planned Parenthood at Amoeba Music

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Simone Snaith

Amoeba Music in Hollywood presents a charity auction for Planned Parenthood on Saturday, August 5th at 4pm, with actress/musician host Tawny Newsome (“Bajillion Dollar Propertie$”). Go bid on items like concert tickets, gift certificates and collectibles, including tickets to see … Continue reading →

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Don Most Talks About Happy Days, Directing and His Love of Big Band Music and Creating His New Mostly Swinging CD

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Ed Simon

Donny Most started out his career working as an actor, portraying Ralph Malph on the iconic TV show Happy Days. More roles came, on shows like Love Boat, Teen Wolf, Murder She Wrote, Star Trek: Voyager, Glee and Family Guy. … Continue reading →

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Savion Glover Plus the Reopening of the Ford Amphitheater Equals Perfection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joan Alperin

After going through a 70 million dollar renovation, the Ford Amphitheater, which originally was built in 1920, reopened with an incredible show Saturday. The amazing Savion Glover tapped to the sounds of Dance Candy, a super tight jazz group, that … Continue reading →

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Belle, Book & Candle: Bewitching Burlesque & Psychics 7/19

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Elise Thompson
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‘I Am Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce’ and Ronnie Marmo Brilliantly Shows Us Why

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Joan Alperin

Lenny Bruce was not only a comic legend, but was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.  His work had an impact on everything from politics, music, film and of course comedy. It’s because of Bruce’s legal battles … Continue reading →

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‘Emmitt & Ava’ A Tale of Love, Loss and Acceptance

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Joan Alperin

“Emmitt & Ava” is a play written and directed by two-time Ovation winner Dominic Hoffman. The story is about two families, unacquainted with one another, who suddenly find themselves forced to communicate on the most intimate of terms. When the … Continue reading →

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“Jersey Boys” at the Ahmanson Theatre – Oh, What A Night

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Joan Alperin

“Jersey Boys” is what I call a feel good jukebox musical. Whether you’re a fan of The Four Seasons or not, by the time you leave the theatre, you’ll be singing many of the great songs the group wrote and recorded. … Continue reading →

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“Little Shop Of Horrors” Rocks At The Hillcrest Center For The Arts

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Joan Alperin

“Little Shop of Horrors” is a comedy rock musical by composer Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.  The musical is based on the low budget 1960 black comedy film of the same name.  It opened Off Broadway in 1982 where it … Continue reading →

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Stand Up and Take Your Clothes Off: An Evening of Edible Cannabis and Sexy Burlesque

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Elise Thompson

Saturday, May 20th, GrassFed LA and The Art Of Edibles Collective present New York’s “Stand Up and Take Your Clothes Off,” a show combining sassy burlesque with stand up comedy. The evening, which is billed as “A Whimsical Night of Enhanced Senses, Humor, & … Continue reading →

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