Review: LA Opera’s 2021 production of “Cinderella” (“La Cenerentola”)
Opening night was exciting from the moment I walked up the stairs of the Music Center and continued as I entered the plaza level. I could feel the excitement and magic in the air as many theatergoers including myself
Review: Ate9 Dance Company’s Joy at The Wallis
Ate9’s Israeli-born and currently Los Angeles-based Artistic Director/Founder/Choreographer Danielle Agami has said “I was born in a country of conflict and I moved to a country that avoids conflict - now I’m looking for new habits.” Performed at The
Review: Jennifer Holliday at the Wallis!
Before there was Jennifer Hudson, there was Jennifer Holliday! No disrespect to Ms Hudson, she’s got all of our R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but Jennifer Holliday’s original portrayal of Effie in "Dreamgirls" back in 1981, was monumental. As someone who grew up
Review: LA Opera’s Production of Richard Wagner’s “Tannhäuser”
An enthusiastic vaccinated and masked audience welcomed opening night of the LA Opera’s original production of Richard Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” conducted by James Conlon with tenor Issachach Savage in the leading role. Yulia Matochkina as Venus and Issachah Savage
Review: Star Trek Exploring New Worlds, Skirball Cultural Center
When I was 14 years old I fell in love with a tv character. Of course, I was unaware that I was watching reruns in the late 70s of the famed TV show “Star Trek.” I crushed hard on
Review: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl
When I arranged to review a night of Tchaikovsky performed by the LA Phil, I had no idea it would double as a comedy show. I heard that Maestro Bramwell Tovey was witty but had no idea how funny