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Sunday, January 24, 2016

The Ebell of Los Angeles by Pauline Adamek

Glamour, history and community — The Ebell of Los Angeles is an educational and philanthropic organization that is open to new membership. The Ebell Club, a

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

“My Sister” at the Odyssey by Pauline Adamek

Two sisters — identical twins — eke out an existence, sharing a single room in Berlin during the mid 30s. Magda (played by Emily Hinkler) is

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:13PM
Monday, January 18, 2016

“1984” at the Broad Stage by Pauline Adamek

A chilling stage adaptation of Orwell’s novel 1984 is now playing at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica through February 6. This adaptation, written and directed by Robert Icke and

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:16PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

“The Passion of Joan of Arc” at VPAC by Pauline Adamek

 The Passion of Joan of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928) is widely regarded as not only one of the most important films from the silent

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:56PM

“Louis & Keely: ‘Live’ at the Sahara” at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

Hello dear readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:00PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Fundraiser for Steve Julian by Pauline Adamek

Playwright, director, KPCC radio host and board member on several theater companies, Steve Julian is a fixture of the theater scene in L.A. Over the

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:44PM
Saturday, January 9, 2016

Quickdraw Poetry Cabaret at the Bootleg by Pauline Adamek

Raucous fun and witty wordplay — only three performances remain for one of the best nights of live performance in town. Tonight and next weekend

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:25PM
Friday, January 8, 2016

“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown” at the Falcon. by Pauline Adamek

  Gentle readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:57PM
Friday, December 18, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Cirque du Soleil’s “KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™” by Pauline Adamek

Elegant and whimsical — another magically dazzling circus show from the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil opened at Dodger Stadium last week. Created by

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:55PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

“All About E” Indie film review by Pauline Adamek

A Lebanese-Australian DJ grapples with her career dreams, identity and relationships in All About E, an Australian indie feature film from writer/director Louise Wadley. When

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:16PM

“Rain Room” at LACMA by Pauline Adamek

Imagine walking into a torrential rainstorm and — miraculously — escaping a soaking. That’s the unique and immersive experience that awaits visitors at the Los Angeles

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:14PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

“Guys & Dolls” at The Wallis. by Pauline Adamek

  Gentle readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:51PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

“A Good Family” at The Lounge Theater. by Pauline Adamek

Marja-Lewis Ryan is taking a familiar approach with her storytelling in A Good Family. Once again, the playwright tackles a topical and emotionally charged subject and

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:55PM
Saturday, November 28, 2015

“Straight White Men” at the Kirk Douglas. by Pauline Adamek

Three adult brothers gather at their Dad’s home for Christmas and goof around. When the youngest brother Drew (Frank Boyd) is overcome with emotion during their

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:00PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

“The Kill-or-Dies” – latest review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Here is my latest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw. We recommend this fine play. Happy reading! The Kill-or-Dies. Playwright Meghan Brown drops her audience into the swirlin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:40PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Interview with Michel Laprise – writer & director of “KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™,” Cirque du Soleil’s newest show by Pauline Adamek

With his impish smile and boyish, childlike glee, artist Michel Laprise comes across as a fun and genial person with a vast imagination. But the creator (writer and director) of KURIOS – …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:52PM

Exit Review – “Outside Mullingar” – Los Angeles theater video review by Pauline Adamek

  Greetings dear #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or brief video reviews, giving her first impressions of the show. Here�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:44PM

Jazz and Funk Night – at King King in Hollywood by Pauline Adamek

Buddy Sampson, Bassist, Composer and Publisher of The Scoop LA.com, presents Jazz and Funk Night on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at King King Hollywood to benefit Children’s Hos…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:19PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Forest Lawn Mausoleum Museum by Pauline Adamek

Most have heard of Forest Lawn Memorial Park — a privately owned cemetery in Glendale, California — but it’s not widely known that the Forest Lawn Mausoleum Museum (founded in 1957) is…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:31AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

“Timeshare” – newest review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Gentle readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my newest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from our intrepid team of journal…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:46PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Exit Review – “The Kill-or-Dies” – Los Angeles theater video review by Pauline Adamek

  Dear #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or brief video reviews, giving her first impressions of the show. Here’s the newest …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:33PM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Mack & Poppy – Let it Snow – Los Angeles cabaret theater report by Pauline Adamek

Feel-good holiday tunes, eggnog, and a sexy Santa named Fernando…? America’s “Best Least-Known Lounge Act” Mack & Poppy will be appearing at Cavern Club Celebrity Theatre…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:12PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Dazzling staging – LA Opera’s “Moby Dick” – Los Angeles opera review by Pauline Adamek

With its themes of insanity, obsession, brotherhood, loss, capitalism, freedom — to name a few — Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick is considered one of the great works of American literature…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:34PM
Friday, November 6, 2015

“Naked Black Truth Speakeasy Casino Night” – Los Angeles theater fundraising report by Pauline Adamek

Get your Speakeasy experience this month and support a great theater company as well! The Robey Theatre Company is presenting a special event in November. The Naked Black Truth Speakeasy Cas…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:26PM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

“SPECTRE” entertains on a massive scale – Los Angeles film review by Pauline Adamek

Flashy car chases, colossal explosions, gorgeous International locations, hand-to-hand combat, glamorous women and dastardly villains — SPECTRE is the twenty-fourth movie in the acclaimed …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:10PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

“Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams” now on exhibit at the Skirball – Los Angeles art photography review by Pauline Adamek

Desolation. Deprivation. In a move that mirrored the incarceration of Jewish people, Gypsies, and numerous marginal groups into European concentration camps during World War II, the North Am…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:00PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

“Hopscotch” – a unique, mobile opera traveling through East LA – Los Angeles opera review by Pauline Adamek

Bold, ambitious and complex. A mobile opera for passengers in 24 limousines, where you sit opposite or next to the performers in transit. Hopscotch takes mini posses of audience members on a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:21PM

“People, Places, Things” – Los Angeles film review by Pauline Adamek

  Writer/director James C. Strouse has fashioned a gentle dramedy about an illustrator grappling with an upheaval in his life. New Zealand comedy star Jemaine Clement (one of the Flight…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:08PM
Monday, October 26, 2015

Latest review for Stage Raw – “Safe at Home: An Evening with Orson Bean” at the Eclectic – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Safe at Home: An Evening with Orson Bean.   This show is RECOMMENDED.   “There’s a danger with one-man shows. What if you don’t like the performer? You’re screwed.” I’m…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:08PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

by Pauline Adamek

  Every year, when Halloween rolls around, the Deco District’s Woodlawn Theatre brings Frank-N-Furter and his gang back to roaring life in its raucous production of The Rocky Horror S…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:43PM

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