Review: The Broad Stage, “ … (Iphigenia)”
The classical Greek myth tells of Princess Iphigenia, daughter of King Agamemnon, who is ritually sacrificed to amend for the slaying of a sacred stag cherished by the goddess Artemis, who, in revenge, stops the winds from blowing and prevents the
Review: Geffen Playhouse, “Power of Sail”
Be prepared to have your head spin as you navigate the shifting waters of playwright Paul Grellong’s “Power of Sail.” Bryan Cranston leads the cast as Charles Nichols, a flawed ancient mariner of a Harvard history professor who has invited a
Review: Sacre by Circa at The Broad Stage
It was a pleasure to once again experience the exhilarating work of the Australia-based Circa Contemporary Circus with their newest production “Sacre” presented at the elegantly intimate The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Under the direction of Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz,
Review: “Love Actually Live” at the Wallis!
Fun, surprising and delightful is how I would describe “Love Actually Live,” back by popular demand at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts! Uncertain about a live multimedia event, this production exceeded my expectations! Is it a live concert? Is
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 were back
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 in NYC