Friday, 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 06:30AMWednesday, September 29, 2021
Rightly hailed as the “ultimate whodunit that will leave you ‘dying’ of laughter”, the story is at its most humorous when it references—or even mocks--its source material; Infused …
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMThursday, September 16, 2021
Both the direction and choreography combine to furnish this production with plenty of pleasant surprises where you least expect them. In fact, Director Lorton has accomplished the enviable f…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AMWednesday, July 21, 2021
Pasek and Paul’s lyrics exude pithy sentiments and fathom-deep emotional truths, and through them many basic (and often hard) realities are outlined and articulated. These are songs that a…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:14PMWednesday, April 28, 2021
The poster looming outside the box-office reads: “The Legend Returns”, and there couldn’t be a better way to describe the feat that "One More Productions" has accomplished with the ope…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 02:30AMWednesday, April 15, 2020
“One Touch Of Venus” ranks as a sure-fire spirit-lifter for such ‘challenging’ times of late. Even now this remains one of those productions that’s well-worth revisiting--or if you…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 04:43PMThursday, March 5, 2020
Director Lorton has demonstrated ample times previously that he definitely knows this era and this understanding benefits this production especially well, preparing him to incorporate small-…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 04:40PMFriday, February 14, 2020
At turns haunting, enthralling, humorous, devastating---and well deserving of every award it has earned; love it or hate it, respect or reject it’s compelling message, this is some powerfu…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:18PMMonday, February 3, 2020
Uproariously funny, devastatingly authentic, and resolutely moving--practically beyond words, this latest chapter in the 'Gospel according to Shores' is a spot-on, slice-of-life ‘dramedy�…
SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:45PMFriday, December 6, 2019
This production benefits magnificently from the understanding that less is often more—relying less on special effects or stage gimmicks and more on stellar performances, always with an eye…
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