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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

A Heartbreaking Rift of Staggering Intensity: Toph Eggers on His Estrangement From Brother Dave by Gary Baum

Introduced to millions as the kid in Dave Eggers’ 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,' Toph re-emerges to reclaim his tragic family history and explain why his famous sibling is no…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM
Friday, November 15, 2024

Ojai Playhouse Relaunches as Awards Season Destination Under New Owner by Gary Baum

The historic theater in the ritzy-crunchy Hollywood getaway town has undergone a state-of-the-art refurbishment and will open with showings of this year's top Oscar contenders. “Studios kn…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Joan Didion Biographer Is as Unsparing as She Was: “I’m Just Trying to See Her Plain” by Gary Baum

Lili Anolik, who’s unearthed Eve Babitz and exposed Donna Tartt, now strips the sentiment which has gathered around one of Hollywood’s most beloved writers: “Joan was often telling the…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

New Academy Museum Exhibit Details How Jews Pioneered the Film Business by Gary Baum

Two years ago, when the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened, there was an outcry over the exclusion of the film industry’s Jewish pioneers. “If you’re going to have a museum in Lo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15AM
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

'Ghost: The Musical': Theater Review by Gary Baum

The Oscar-winning Patrick Swayze-Demi Moore romantic fantasy has been turned into a Broadway musical, put on tour and brought to the Pantages in Hollywood.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:48PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Curse of Oedipus: Theater Review by Gary Baum

All three Oedipus tragedies are given a modern reworking in North Hollywood.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:51PM
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The Last Days of Mary Stuart: An Electro-Opera: Theater Review by Gary Baum

The Queen of Scots faces off with Queen Elizabeth against a nightclub backdrop in Silverlake.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:10PM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

L.A. Theater Talk: Why Val Kilmer Is Obsessed With Mark Twain by Gary Baum

The star of "Citizen Twain," premiering in Culver City on June 28, discusses the "radical social commentary giant."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:37PM
Monday, June 10, 2013

One Night In Miami...: Theater Review by Gary Baum

A quartet of major African-American figures, including Malcolm X and Sam Cooke, argue over race in a hotel room after Cassius Clay wins his heavyweight championship in 1964.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:37PM
Friday, February 1, 2013

Backbeat: Theater Review by Gary Baum

The Beatles' origin story is adapted for the stage from the 1994 film of the same name.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:48PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime