The Heart of Robin Hood, a modern and bold new twist on the classic tale of taking from the rich and giving to the poor, is filled with aerobatic stunts, visually appealing set production that captivated the attention of everyone in
I was very happy when UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance teamed up with the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. It allowed CAP UCLA to support its eclectic schedule to audiences in a beautiful, iconic 1,600 Spanish-Gothic
LA Opera's spectacular production of Philip Glass' Satyagraha, the story of Gandhi's life in South Africa between 1893 to 1914, is sung in Sanskrit and is not intended to be literally understood word-for word, rather to be viscerally experienced through the
Being a huge fan of Genesis in the 1970's meant discovering some very cool secrets behind the band, such as when I found their EP "Spot the Pigeon" on one of my near-daily trips to Moby Disc Records in the San
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Kenny Loggins, led by conductor Thomas Wilkins; Photo by Dustin Downing The Hollywood Bowl is one of LA's best venues. With its upgraded sound system (2013), large scale crystal clear monitors and its outdoor ambiance,
Conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, Blues in the Night is a passionate and energetic revue of classic blues songs of the 1920's and 1930's. Driven without a narrative storyline, the setting is a seedy Chicago hotel where three women emotionally
On March 12, 2016, I attended a performance by singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage. The Americana singer/songwriter graced the stage with her husband, producer- guitarist John Leventhal. At first glance, one can tell she is a
"Leonard Bernstein at 100," is currently on view at the Skirball Cultural Center. I attended the press event prior to the exhibit opening and was inspired to write an additional (more personal) article about how West Side Story affected me as
Returning last year, after an eight year hiatus, the 2017 Jazz at Drew Concert Series was held Saturday, October 7th on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). This year marked the 20th time the event
Photo by Richard Bilow One of the few remaining old guard blues legends, Buddy Guy graced us with his presence last week at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The 81 year old guitarist shows no signs of slowing
