Cabaret promises an enthralling show
Marcia Milgrom Dodge’s production of Cabaret is loaded with talented actors and holds a captivating story for audiences.
Long-running musical epic takes L.A. by storm
It’s hard not to fall into the trap of playing the numbers game when discussing Les Misérables. The pride and joy of London’s West End has been translated into 21 different languages, has spawned 33 cast recordings and has seen productions staged in 291 cities in 42 countries. The show has played to more than […]
Despite flaws, Balm in Gilead remains a fascinating tale
The unconventional plot shines through the less than captivating leads.
Broadway stage brings hippies to life with Hair
The Pantages production delivers a fun performance along with 1960s issues.
Drama and comedy mix in play
In dealing with grief and loss, Rabbit Hole offers a humorous look into how people live their lives to the fullest.
Comedic spin on horror succeeds
Refreshing take on a classic novel mixes Victorian social satire with oddball song and dance numbers.
The Phantom takes his last bow
The famous play maintains its melodrama amid updated elements.
Recent production doesn’t quite capture spirit of the original
A Chorus Line set itself up for easy billboard praise the moment the lyric “one singular sensation” was included in its signature song, and when it opened on Broadway in 1975, that’s exactly what the musical deserved to be called. Picking up nearly every award that mattered, including a Pulitzer Prize and an embarrassment of […]
Females stand out in latest Chicago production
“Hello, suckers!” cries Terra C. MacLeod’s sultry Velma Kelly at the beginning of Chicago’s second act. She’s speaking, of course, to us, the audience, and we chuckle because we know she’s right. Chicago — in ways far slinkier and shadier than we might originally think or expect — makes suckers of us all, and it’s […]
Wagner opera to have West Coast premiere in Bing
Das Liebesverbot will be staged for the second time in North America by USC students.