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Thursday, January 7, 2016

'Louis & Keely 'Live' at the Sahara': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Director Taylor Hackford and a top-notch cast resurrect the small-scale show that became a surprise success.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:21PM

'Bullets Over Broadway': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The Woody Allen musical that flamed out on Broadway is resurrected with a touring cast that brings new life to this frothy tale of thespians and thugs, though problems persist.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:41PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

'The Bridges of Madison County': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Following its truncated Broadway run, Jason Robert Brown's Tony-winning musical based on Robert James Waller's bestselling romance novel stops in L.A. on its national tour.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM
Sunday, December 6, 2015

'Guys and Dolls': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Tony-winner Mary Zimmerman stages a stark version of Frank Loesser's rich musical classic that never skimps on wit or charm.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:37PM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

'Kathy Griffin: Like A Boss': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The raucous standup comedian takes on millennials, Donald Trump and Demi Lovato fans in her new 80-city tour, kicking off at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:26PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

'Breaking Through': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

This world-premiere musical by the songwriting team of Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz casts a jaundiced eye on the music industry. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:22PM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

'Love Letters': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

'Love Story' stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal reunite for the national tour of A.R. Gurney's epistolary two-hander about a lifelong relationship.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:07PM
Monday, October 5, 2015

'Appropriate': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Rising-star playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie-winning reflection on race gets its West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:18PM
Thursday, October 1, 2015

'The Sound of Music': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Director Jack O'Brien's new revival of the beloved classic features outstanding singing and introduces bright young ingenue, Kerstin Anderson.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:38PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte by Jordan Riefe

Minister of Finance under Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet was not just a lover of money and upward mobility but also a patron of the arts with the eye of a connoisseur. His passion lay with two w…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:04PM
Saturday, August 1, 2015

'Spamalot': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

All-star cast brings Monty Python-based classic to the Hollywood Bowl featuring Eric Idle, the first Python to perform in the musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:57PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

'Bent': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The first major U.S. revival of the seminal 1979 gay-themed play since its premiere opens in Los Angeles.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015

Jake Gyllenhaal's Eclectic Career Path on Stage and Screen by Jordan Riefe

With a standout performance in 'Southpaw' and rave reviews for an abbreviated run in 'Little Shop of Horrors', the actor sets his sights on Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:13PM
Monday, July 20, 2015

'Girlfriend': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Todd Almond's chamber musical about gay first love, inspired by Matthew Sweet's 1991 album of the same name, makes its Los Angeles premiere.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:35PM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

Ancient cave paintings in Ardeche – The Pont d’Arc Cavern – Art and travel review by Jordan Riefe

Art lovers and archeologists gasped when news spread of cave drawings discovered in the Ardeche region of southeast France in December 1994. Painted before the ice age, the roughly 400 image…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:13PM
Saturday, June 20, 2015

'How to be a Rock Critic': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Actor Erik Jensen's solo show on legendary Rolling Stone and Creem critic Lester Bangs gets a 12-performance run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:22PM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

'Bad Jews': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Joshua Harmon's hit off-Broadway comedy stars Molly Ephraim of 'Last Man Standing' in its West Coast premiere.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:33PM
Friday, June 12, 2015

'Waterfall': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Broadway veterans Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire collaborate with Thai artists on this hapless East/West musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:39PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

'Matilda': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The national tour of the Broadway hit arrives in L.A., bringing the indelible magic that made this enthralling musical an Olivier Award favorite and winner of 4 Tonys.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM
Monday, June 1, 2015

'Spring Awakening': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

A return engagement of Deaf West Theatre's unique revival of the 2007 Tony-winning musical, which combines deaf and hearing-able actors.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:32PM
Friday, May 29, 2015

'Satchmo at the Waldorf': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Terry Teachout's single-character bio-play examines jazz legend Louis Armstrong in his final days, recalling triumphs and regrets.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:51PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

'Immediate Family': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Director Phylicia Rashad directs the West Coast debut of a family comedy about coming out read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:57PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

'Motown: The Musical': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the R&B classics from the Motor City can't be beat as Broadway's rousing jukebox musical about the birth of Motown hits the road.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:50PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

'The Anarchist': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

After bombing on Broadway, David Mamet's problematic two-hander lands on Hollywood's Theatre Row, starring Felicity Huffman and Rebecca Pidgeon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:39PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

'Duck Commander Musical': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

'Duck Dynasty' takes a musical bow in Las Vegas, giving fans of the A&E show all they can ask for, which evidently isn't much.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:27PM

'Mr. Wolf': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph's latest, premiering at South Coast Rep, takes a cosmic look at the fallout from an abducted child's return to her family.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:32AM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

'The Power of Duff': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Stephen Belber's 2013 comedy about answered prayers and TV news undergoes substantial revisions with mixed resultsread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:43PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

'Newsies': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The touring cast of Disney's irrepressible Broadway hit is as emphatically entertaining as Alan Menken's score is energetic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:48PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

'Dunsinane': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Scottish dramatist David Greig's compelling sequel to 'Macbeth' draws parallels to contemporary Mid-East quagmires.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

'Carrie: The Musical': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The legendary flop musical based on the Stephen King horror novel and classic Brian De Palma movie gets a superlative immersive staging, following its 2012 off-Broadway overhaul.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:37PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

'Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The touring company of the 2013 Broadway production fully delivers on playwright Douglas Carter Beane's snarky but charming update.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:50PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards