Category Archives: Theater

“Rules of Seconds” – a Dark, Edgy, Comedy About Love & Honor

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Joan Alperin

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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In “Martha,” Christina Carlisi Exquisitely Brings Martha Graham To Life

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Joan Alperin

Actress/dancer, Christina Carlisi is breathing life into the great Martha Graham at the Whitefire Theatre and you do not want to miss it. For those of you unfamiliar with Miss Martha Graham, she was the most influential, dancer/choreographer of the Twentieth century. … Continue reading →

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“Married People: A Comedy” A Terrific New Play About Love and Acceptance.

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Joan Alperin

Every so often you go to the theatre and get really pleasantly surprised by what you are seeing on stage and that’s exactly what happened to me last night when I attended the opening of a brand new play entitled … Continue reading →

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“Fun Home” Is So Much More Than Fun

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Joan Alperin

In fact, “Fun Home” based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechtel, with music by Jeanine Tesoro, and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, is absolutely brilliant. Yes, it’s fun and funny, but it’s also a fascinating, original  and poignant character … Continue reading →

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Visiting Lancaster Offers A Creative Art Scene, Theaters and Delicious Restaurants Along The BLVD

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Ed Simon

Most Angelenos know that the southern border of Los Angeles County ends at the “Orange Curtain”. Many think that the northern border lies just past the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Los Angeles County, however, is much more diverse … Continue reading →

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‘Forever Plaid’ A Musical Journey Down Memory Lane

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘Forever Plaid’ premiered in New York City in 1989 and ran for five years. Since then it has been produced across the country and internationally. Having seen it twice before, I can honestly say that it has not lost its … Continue reading →

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‘Lyrics From Lockdown’ A Multimedia Production About Living Life While Black

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘Lyrics From Lockdown’ is a true story and Bryonn Bain lived it. He was racially profiled and wrongfully incarcerated by the New York police when he was a Harvard Law student. Once released, Bain’s saga became a cover story for the … Continue reading →

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Interview: James Conlon & Lisa Sutton Discuss Pittance Chamber Music’s Program of Mozart and Mendelssohn at Zipper Hall

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Ted Kane

Pittance Chamber Music presents its second concert of the 2016/17 season at 8pm this Friday, February 3rd, at Zipper Hall.  The program will feature Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B flat (often referred to as the “Gran Partita” after an … Continue reading →

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“The Belle of Amherst”: The Untold Story of Emily Dickinson

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Simone Snaith
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The Devil, You Say! A Fundraiser for The Satanic Temple of Los Angeles

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Elise Thompson

January 14, Das Bunker and The Satanic Temple present “Satanic Mass,” an evening of music, dance, ritual, and tales of possessed felines. Starting at 7pm, the night will include an “Invocation Ritual” with live music by 3teeth, a Destruction Ritual with … Continue reading →

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