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Monday, February 13, 2012

Review: Man of La Mancha by Jonas Schwartz

Davis Gaines and Lesli Margherita lead a near-perfect cast in Musical Theatre West's production of the beloved musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, January 30, 2012

Review: Art by Jonas Schwartz

The Pasadena Playhouse offers a brilliant production of Yazmina Reza's comedy about three friends fighting over artwork and their lives.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Sunday, January 8, 2012

Review: Fruit Fly by Jonas Schwartz

Leslie Jordan's touching and bawdy one-man show focuses on his relationship with his mother.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Monday, December 19, 2011

Review: A Christmas Westside Story by Jonas Schwartz

The Troubadours score again with this wonderful mash-up of two very different classics.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:30AM
Saturday, December 3, 2011

Review: A Snow White Christmas by Jonas Schwartz

The Glee Project's Lindsay Pearce gives an endearing performance in the title role of this family-friendly entertainment.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Review: Bring It On: The Musical by Jonas Schwartz

This fast-paced musical set in the world of high school cheerleading is great fun.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Review: Radiance by Jonas Schwartz

Anna Gunn gives an excellent performance as Marie Curie in Alan Alda's new play at the Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59PM
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Feature: Karen Black Is One Smart Cookie by Jonas Schwartz

The veteran star discusses her role in the new comedy Moses Supposes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Review: For The Record: Tarantino In Concert by Jonas Schwartz

This invigorating cabaret show brings to life the music -- and memories -- of Quentin Tarantino's films.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Review: Iris by Jonas Schwartz

Cirque du Soleil's newest show is a loving and masterful tribute to the film industry.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Review: Cabaret by Jonas Schwartz

Reprise offers a powerful, erotic, and mesmerizing version of the classic musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Saturday, August 6, 2011

Review: Hairspray by Jonas Schwartz

Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur recreate their Tony-winning performances in the Hollywood Bowl's mostly buoyant production of the hit musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, August 1, 2011

Feature: Malcolm Gets Spreads A Little Sunshine by Jonas Schwartz

The popular actor takes on the role of Frank Ginsberg in the La Jolla Playhouse's new musical, Little Miss Sunshine.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Gigi by Jonas Schwartz

Lisa O'Hare gives a glorious performance in the title role of Reprise's production of the beloved Lerner and Loewe musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Dangerous Beauty by Jonas Schwartz

Jenny Powers gives a seductive performance as a Venetian courtesan in this surprisingly uninspired musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: The Drowsy Chaperone by Jonas Schwartz

3-D Theatricals serves up a mostly enjoyable production of the award-winning Broadway musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Traces by Jonas Schwartz

This free-flowing performance piece will have audiences saying "wow."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Feature: Varla Jean Merman Lets Loose by Jonas Schwartz

The daring diva discusses her new cabaret show, The Loose Chanteuse, her new film, and her return to Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Broadway Holiday by Jonas Schwartz

Neil Berg's revue of seasonal and non-seasonal standards at the Geffen Playhouse brings a welcome touch of the Great White Way to the west coast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Next to Normal by Jonas Schwartz

The riveting Alice Ripley leads a superb cast in the national tour of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a troubled family.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Harps and Angels by Jonas Schwartz

Director Jerry Zaks and a top-notch cast led by Katey Sagal, Michael McKean, and Adriane Lenox turn this revue of Randy Newman's songs into a delightful evening.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Annie by Jonas Schwartz

Andrea McArdle gives a broad performance as Miss Hannigan in Musical Theatre West's hit-and-miss production of the classic musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Venice by Jonas Schwartz

Eric Rosen and Matt Sax's must-see musical combines hip-hop and rap with Shakespearean themes of jealousy and power.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: FDR by Jonas Schwartz

Ed Asner gives an often commanding performance in Allen Williams' creaky bioplay about Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: Leap of Faith by Jonas Schwartz

Raul Esparza gives an iconic performance as con man Jonas Nightingale in this problematic musical adaptation of the 1992 film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: They're Playing Our Song by Jonas Schwartz

Stephanie J. Block is irresistible opposite Jason Alexander in Reprise's staging of the Neil Simon-Marvin Hamlisch-Carole Bayer Sager autobiographical musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM
Saturday, July 9, 2011

Review: Fleetwood Macbeth by Jonas Schwartz

The Troubadours' spoof of Shakespeare's Scottish play mixes comedy, tragedy, and the songs of Fleetwood Mac.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Review: Entertaining Mr. Sloane by Jonas Schwartz

Ian Buchanan and Olivia d'Abo do well in The Actors Company's problematic production of Joe Orton's bleak comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Review: Diamonds Are Forever: The Songs of Dame Shirley Bassey by Jonas Schwartz

Jennifer Lee Warren's new cabaret show is a fitting tribute to the great British singer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Friday, June 3, 2011

Review: Extraordinary Chambers by Jonas Schwartz

David Wiener's gripping new play at the Geffen Playhouse focuses on a married couple on a business trip in Cambodia.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Review: Kiss Me, Kate by Jonas Schwartz

Reprise offers an often delightful version of the classic musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

All that Chat

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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