THE TEMPEST

posted on July 8th, 2023 at 10:15 AM by Steven Stanley


An inspired concept and flawless execution make Antaeus Theatre Company’s The Tempest the most entertaining of summer treats, even for those who’d normally opt for a root canal over an evening of William Shakespeare.
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posted in Burbank/Glendale, Classic Play, Theater Review, WOW!

THE ANTS

posted on July 3rd, 2023 at 8:56 AM by Steven Stanley

Ramiz Monsef’s horror play The Ants, now getting its World Premiere at the Geffen, has a gripping, suspenseful midsection. Its bizarre opening sequence and its even weirder, seemingly endless final scene are another matter.
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posted in Theater Review, Thriller, West Side/Beverly HIlls, World Premiere

INTO THE WOODS

posted on July 1st, 2023 at 12:02 PM by Steven Stanley


Stunningly fresh takes on iconic roles distinguish the the newest Broadway revival of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and book writer James Lapine’s Into The Woods, now playing at the Ahmanson, from the myriad productions that have preceded it.
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posted in Los Angeles, Musical Play, National Tour, Theater Review, WOW!

ACCOMMODATION

posted on June 19th, 2023 at 11:28 AM by Steven Stanley


A veteran high school teacher, a concerned parent, and a school administrator caught between them square off on how best to educate a 9th-grader with ADHD in Greg Burdick’s gripping, talk-provoking Accommodation, now being given a playwright’s dream of a World Premiere production at the Odyssey.
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posted in Drama, Theater Review, West Side/Beverly HIlls, World Premiere, WOW!

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

posted on June 16th, 2023 at 9:27 AM by Steven Stanley


The legend that was Tina Turner lives on in Naomi Rodgers’ spectacular star turn as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, now bringing audiences to their feet at the Pantages.
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posted in Hollywood/West Hollywood, Musical, National Tour, Theater Review, WOW!

INTO THE BREECHES!

posted on June 12th, 2023 at 10:45 AM by Steven Stanley


Playwright George Brant reinvigorates the backstage comedy with Into The Breeches!, his crowd-pleasing look at a theater company that refused to go under when its male actors went off to do battle in World War II.
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posted in Comedy, Long Beach/San Pedro, Theater Review, WOW!

LOVE, DOLLY

posted on June 10th, 2023 at 9:48 AM by Steven Stanley


Dolly Parton fans will find themselves transported to country music heaven this weekend and next as Kim Eberhardt performs her spot-on tribute to Tennessee’s very own Backwoods Barbie, the lovingly titled Love, Dolly, at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
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posted in San Gabriel Valley, Solo Performance, Theater Review, WOW!

STARMITES

posted on June 5th, 2023 at 12:26 PM by Steven Stanley


Starmites might possibly be the least remembered Best Musical Tony nominee of the 1980s, but there’s nothing in the least bit forgettable about Open Fist Theatre Company’s irresistibly entertaining intimate revival of the 1989 Broadway gem.
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