Tag Archives: Ahmanson Theatre

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

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Joan Alperin

“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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‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ is Theatre at its Best

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ is based on the best selling novel written by Mark Haddon. It’s the story of a 15 year old math genius, Christopher Boone (the extraordinary Adam Langdon) a high-functioning boy who … 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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“Dame Edna’s Goodbye: The Farewell Tour” Hails a Hasty and Hearty “Hello” to Hilarity!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Dame Edna Everage says what everyone is thinking (sometimes even before we know we are thinking it!). Part adult, matriarchal Mary Poppins, part riotously reproachful Royalty, she will tickle our adult and childlike funny bones in kind as she prompts … Continue reading →

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The Ahmanson Theatre’s Blithe Spirit: A Near Spiritual Experience in Dry Wit, Deathly Divorcees and Maladroit Daze-Induced Dancing

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jennifer K. Hugus

It is a temperately brisk night on the terrace of Los Angeles’ eminent Music Center betwixt The Ahmanson Theatre and The Mark Taper Forum. Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy saunter arm in arm, towards The Mark Taper but if … Continue reading →

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Ahmanson Theatre’s “We will Rock You” Rolls, Flows, and Almost Breaks the Mold

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Y’know that story about that guy…the guy who just doesn’t fit in, by way of actually fitting in, but nobody notices he fits in ‘cause there’s nothing he really does to stand out; and he basically just lives in a … Continue reading →

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