Thursday, May 8, 2025
At its core, "Ordinary Days" is a story about finding meaning—and even beauty--in the mundane and “One More Productions” gives us a riveting musical that resonates with anyone who has …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:36PMTuesday, November 19, 2024
Haven’t you heard? THIS Holiday season Venetian Glass Slippers are THE fashion accessory for those in the know! You don’t need a Fairy Godmother to tell you: This show all adds up to be …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:06PMMonday, August 12, 2024
A musical that’s perfect for the whole family, this fine fishy-fable is sure to capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Pa…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 01:27PMSaturday, July 6, 2024
Director Montelibano has managed to strike a perfect balance between honoring the source material while interjecting fresh surprises in this latest production. His talent shines through, not…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:53PMThursday, June 20, 2024
The show benefits from the first-class achievements of four clever and capable Choreographers—each with their own style and area of terpsichorean expertise, so you can bet audiences will b…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:19PMFriday, March 8, 2024
Director Lorton’s ‘take’ is a decidedly starker, ‘anything can happen at any time’ atmosphere best described as part musical/part burlesque; for those of you already familiar with …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:08PMMonday, February 12, 2024
“The Chance Theater’s” staging is probably the most polished and professional production you’re likely to see of this material. So forget about ‘giving them an inch”—for this …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:56PMSunday, December 10, 2023
Part Gothic Mystery/Part Bittersweet Romance/Part Fairy Tale and ALL delightful, this latest staging at “The Chance” is guaranteed to warm the hearts of audiences of all ages. Shows as d…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 12:34AMSaturday, October 7, 2023
It’s not one iota an exaggeration to assert that this may be the most impressive—and memorable--theatrical experience you will get to savor this season—or any! Isn’t it time you gave…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 11:03PMFriday, August 18, 2023
The title literally translates to “The Cage Of Crazies” but despite any misguided perceptions or controversy the show may have been tagged with over the years fundamentally, “La Cage�…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:03PMFriday, June 9, 2023
REVIEW OF "ALL SHOOK UP" IN GARDEN GROVE CA: This is a different kind of musical that presents one iconic hit after another. DiPietro’s sharp-witted libretto is sprinkled with a treasure-t…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:55PMSaturday, May 20, 2023
Review of "The Kentwood Players" new production of "Rent" in Los Angeles CA.
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 02:31PMFriday, February 24, 2023
Director Lorton has stayed true to the tone and the times the show is set in, while still shaking things up with just the right touch—he and his cast aren’t just ‘performing’ “Okla…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:26PMTuesday, January 24, 2023
Exploring the age-old capitalistic conundrum of placing “profit over people”, plays and performances like these don’t come any more captivating than those now offered at “The Westche…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:10PMFriday, December 2, 2022
To see this particular show at this landmark theater, (which itself is said to have been a real burlesque theater 'back in the day') gives the production an added resonance and vivacity. To …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 05:00AMThursday, October 20, 2022
A musical farce that practically redefines the terms ‘Hilarious’ and ‘Outrageous’, with this, their latest, the bunch over at “The Long Beach Playhouse” have seen to it that thei…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:53PMThursday, October 6, 2022
Although emphatically for more ‘sophisticated’ theater-lovers who can appreciate outlandish no-holds-barred comedy, “OMP’s” “Avenue Q” will restore your faith in real Honest-To…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMWednesday, September 21, 2022
A bona-fide laugh-fest, this new rendering puts the comedy and absurdity first and foremost, so anyone who thinks they know what’s in store should take heed: Prepare for an utterly new the…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:00AMThursday, August 11, 2022
With so much charm and humor what more could you ask for? Beane’s script is overflowing with shrewd little ‘inside’ jokes and asides, so if you have seen the original celluloid renderi…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:27PMWednesday, July 27, 2022
Inasmuch as this winner of two “Tony Awards” isn’t exactly what you’d call your typical “Feel Good” musical, (many of its elements and the veracities they express can, at times, …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 12:17PMThursday, July 14, 2022
(We seem to have disconnected) Here is my latest review of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" at "The Morgan Wixson Theatre" in Santa Monica CA.) (It hasn't appeared in my feed yet._
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 10:10PMWednesday, July 6, 2022
"One More Productions" has taken on their boldest (—and certainly among their most vibrant and imaginative--) project in their esteemed 18-year history. Indeed, talk about a fun show for a…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 05:20PMWednesday, June 8, 2022
Overflowing with contemporary music and contemporary dance-club cavorting, all performed by an enthusiastic company of triple-threat performing artists, “La Mirada’s” “In The Heights…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 03:15PMThursday, May 19, 2022
Theater is at its finest when it’s also a celebration of some kind—whether it be life, romance, joy--or even of just theater itself; such is the case with all of them to be abundantly fo…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 07:00AMThursday, April 28, 2022
Rodgers and Hammerstein have assembled one of their most celebrated scores, deftly causing this, their final collaboration, to be one of those rare shows where its one recognizable--even tim…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMThursday, March 31, 2022
Like a big, buoyant ‘World History’ lesson set to music, this ranks as “Must See” viewing for students and History enthusiasts of all ages!! (Think of it as one of those rare theatri…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMThursday, March 10, 2022
Director Lorton’s version of this newest season opener breathes new life and vibrancy into the fairy tales (and a musical) you thought you knew. It’s more than just ‘wishful thinking�…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMTuesday, February 8, 2022
Ideal for those theatergoers who prefer more non-traditional retellings of classic musicals and shows...in the final analysis (and despite any passing distractions or quirks in casting,) thi…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 05:00AMWednesday, December 1, 2021
“One More Production’s” goal was to create, on the live, in-person stage, the kind of big, buoyant Christmas special, which back in the 1960’s and 70’s, peppered the network airwav…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:00PMThursday, November 4, 2021
Dawson and Solimando have seen to it that the harmonic happenings are given a brighter, fresher, and newer “look” with even higher spirits and a multitude of feel-good sensations that ar…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:30AMThursday, October 7, 2021
Questions that linger long beyond the house lights coming up prove the power the story and characters have had on us...such is the strength of Ms. Orlandersmith’s storytelling, and Ms. Hil…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:30AM 
