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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Woodlawn: A San Antonio Musical Theater Gem – theater review by Pauline Adamek

As a recent transplant from Los Angeles, where I covered theater for several years, I was most interested in checking out the stage scene upon my arrival in San Antonio last fall. As fortune…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:44PM
Sunday, March 29, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Dunsinane” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the exciting and powerful play Dunsina…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:58PM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Latest theater review for Stage Raw – “Thieves” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:45PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

THIS SAT ONLY! LA Opera – parking lot Costume SALE – Los Angeles opera event by Pauline Adamek

Don’t miss LA Opera’s classic costumes SALE, Saturday, March 28, in the parking lot of their Downtown warehouse. This event is open to the public from 10:30am—4pm. LA Opera’s Co…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:20PM

THIS SUNDAY – Valley Performing Arts Center presents Disney’s “Fantasia” – Live in Concert by Pauline Adamek

This Sunday – audiences can experience a very special classic animated film screening as Valley Performing Arts Center presents Disney’s Fantasia – live in concert on March 29,…

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

EXIT REVIEW of LA Opera’s “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the second Exit Review: httvp://youtu.be/tA2-wMLw5VA The Marriage of …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:50PM

EXIT REVIEW of “Thieves” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the first Exit Review for Thieves by Charlotte Miller, which just…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:00PM
Sunday, March 22, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Thieves” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the first Exit Review for a new play that just opened, Thieves by…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:12PM
Sunday, March 1, 2015

“Man of La Mancha” – Squabblelogic’s creative production, Seymour Center – Sydney Theatre review by Pauline Adamek

Squabblelogic’s reimagining of Dale Wasserman’s fusty old musical, Man of La Mancha (music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion), is breathtaking in its across-the-board creativity a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:22PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Newest theater review for Stage Raw – “The Night Alive” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:33PM
Friday, February 13, 2015

“The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

There has always been speculation swirling around the relationship Charles Dodgson had with his young muse, Alice Liddell. During the mid 1800s, Dodgson was a mathematics tutor at Christ Chu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:20PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

“The Ghosts of Versailles” – Los Angeles opera review by Pauline Adamek

Handsomely mounted on a massive scale and featuring scores of talented cast members, the LA Opera has delivered what is possibly the definitive staging of William M. Hoffman (librettist) and…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:02PM
Thursday, February 5, 2015

“Paris Chansons” – Los Angeles cabaret music review by Pauline Adamek

Paris Chansons is a delightful ensemble of singers and musicians who present authentic French and Russian musical entertainment in an intimate lounge setting. Currently playing around town, …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:46PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Josef Koudelka: Nationality Doubtful – Photography exhibition at the Getty Museum – Los Angeles art photography review by Pauline Adamek

Now on view at the Getty Museum, until March 22, is Josef Koudelka: Nationality Doubtful — the first major retrospective in the US of the Czech-born photographer’s work that spans close …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Saturday, January 31, 2015

“Reborning” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

A strange and disturbing play, Reborning by Zayd Dohrn introduces us to the world of one-of-a-kind, life-like baby dolls — aka ‘reborn’ dolls — and the people who desire them. But th…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:50PM
Friday, January 30, 2015

Sneak peek of “The Ghosts of Versailles” – LA Opera – interview with Darko Tresnjak – Los Angeles opera report by Pauline Adamek

With 61 principle singers (including 41 soloists), supernumeraries, children, acrobats, aerialists, and dancers — and the LA Opera chorus and orchestra, The Ghosts of Versailles has the l…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:37PM
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Latest theater review for Stage Raw – “Maria Elena Infantino: From Piaf to Mambo” – Los Angeles supper club jazz review by Pauline Adamek

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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:55PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Allen Barton on “Disconnection” – interview for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

  Playwright Allen Barton discusses his new play Disconnection with Pauline Adamek for the critical website Stage Raw. Happy reading!   Writer-director (and classical pianist) Alle…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Rotterdam Philharmonic to perform at Valley Performing Arts Center in February – Los Angeles classical concert report by Pauline Adamek

The electrifying young conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the renowned Dutch Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic, known for the intense energy of its performances, present a sizzling eve…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:00PM

Le Salon de Musiques, February – “Masters Rediscovered” – Los Angeles musical concert review by Pauline Adamek

This 5th event of this Le Salon de Musiques season features the genius Austrian composer Franz Schubert. Directed by founding Artistic Director and Concert Pianist François Chouchan, with c…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Monday, January 26, 2015

Getty to presents program on Buddhism In The World – Los Angeles cultural event report by Pauline Adamek

Many visitors to the Getty Center describe its buildings, the views and the experience as “zen,” helping achieve a meditative state of mind. “Zen” is yet another example of a Buddhis…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Friday, January 23, 2015

Aratani World Series continues at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo – Los Angeles dance theater review by Pauline Adamek

Aratani World Series continues its 1st season with a lineup of powerfully expressive and exceptionally diverse music and dance performances at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo, Los Angele…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Russian National Ballet Theatre to perform at Valley Performing Arts Center in February – Los Angeles classical ballet report by Pauline Adamek

Offering two different presentations over two nights only, the internationally acclaimed Russian National Ballet Theatre will dance a special Valentine’s Day weekend season at Valley Perfo…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:10PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Shen Yun 2015 – the Chinese spectacular – Los Angeles culture, music and dance report by Pauline Adamek

As a gong strikes, sounds from 5,000-year-old Chinese instruments rise to blend with a 40-piece Western orchestra. Sixty dancers take the stage in front of a 30-foot tall video backdrop as a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:31PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

“Luxury and Liberation: Art and Revolution in 18th-Century France” – A day-long event at the Getty Museum – Los Angeles art photography revie by Pauline Adamek

This Saturday only, an exciting day-long program, Luxury and Liberation: Art and Revolution in 18th-Century France, grants you the opportunity to immerse yourself in French extravagance and …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:28PM

“Festival of Human Abilities” at Aquarium of the Pacific – Los Angeles event report by Pauline Adamek

Celebrate the talents and creativity of people with disabilities at the Festival of Human Abilities. It’s being staged once again at the Aquarium of the Pacific this coming weekend, Ja…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:23PM
Thursday, January 15, 2015

“The Queen of Colors” – a delightful play for small children now playing at the Wallis – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Only a few performances remain for The Queen of Colors, a delightful, hour-long play for small children now playing at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. This ingenious and…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:04PM

Newest theater review for Stage Raw – “Clown Bar” – Los Angeles theater review 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 from our intrepid te…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:15AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The 20th Annual Los Angeles Art Show — Los Angeles art event report by Pauline Adamek

Kicking off with an opening night premier party tomorrow night, the 20th Annual Los Angeles Art Show runs from January 14–18, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown L.A. The…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:51PM
Friday, January 9, 2015

Hard core, kick-ass action at its finest — “Taken 3″ – Los Angeles film review by Pauline Adamek

The ‘Taken’ franchise of action dramas, starring a fit and towering Liam Neeson as an imposing ex-CIA / Black Ops hard-man, rivals Die Hard for its taut storylines and mind-blowing smash…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:11PM
Thursday, January 8, 2015

This Sunday: first Salon event to complement “Light & Noir: Exiles and Emigres in Hollywood, 1933-1950″ – at the Skirball Cultural Center � by Pauline Adamek

This Sunday, the Skirball Cultural Center is holding the first of two salon events that complement their major fall exhibition, Light & Noir: Exiles and Emigres in Hollywood, 1933-1950,…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:55PM

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