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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Op-Ed — To review, or not to review? by Pauline Adamek

As a voting theater critic (for both the LADCC and Stage Raw awards) here in Los Angeles, it can be a bit of a shock when

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:02PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

“BackSTORY” – a play reading series at The Victory Theatre Center by Pauline Adamek

The Victory Theatre BareBones Company presents a spoken word series, BackSTORY, featuring stories and poems told around a theatrical theme. These readings are free to

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:25PM
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Exit Review – “Rice.” by Pauline Adamek

  Dear #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or brief video reviews, giving her first impressions of the

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:13PM
Friday, January 29, 2016

Sam Harris in “Ham: A Musical Memoir” 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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:58PM

LADCC announces nominations for 2015 awards ceremony by Pauline Adamek

It’s awards season for the #LAThtr community. This morning the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:28PM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

KCRW’s Virtual reality app by Pauline Adamek

Santa Monica College’s KCRW (89.9) has the honor of being the first public media company and radio station to launch their very own free Virtual

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:54PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

The Wooster Group’s production of Pinter’s “The Room” to have its world premier at REDCAT by Pauline Adamek

L.A. audiences will be the first — and possibly the only — people to experience The Wooster Group’s production of British playwright Harold Pinter’s The Room,

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:42PM

Museums Free-for-All Day by Pauline Adamek

  Museums and art galleries across Southern California are joining forces to make it easier for members for locals to gain access to the diversity of

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:58PM

Maria Alyokhina from Pussy Riot in conversation at Royce Hall by Pauline Adamek

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present Maria Alyokhina, a member of the feminist anti-Putin punk rock group Pussy Riot.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:03PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan presents “Rice” by Pauline Adamek

With a performance that gives tribute to the land and to nature, as well as celebrating the 40th anniversary of the company, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:08PM
Sunday, January 24, 2016

The Ebell of Los Angeles by Pauline Adamek

Glamour, history and community — The Ebell of Los Angeles is an educational and philanthropic organization that is open to new membership. The Ebell Club, a

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:48PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

“My Sister” at the Odyssey by Pauline Adamek

Two sisters — identical twins — eke out an existence, sharing a single room in Berlin during the mid 30s. Magda (played by Emily Hinkler) is

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:13PM
Monday, January 18, 2016

“1984” at the Broad Stage by Pauline Adamek

A chilling stage adaptation of Orwell’s novel 1984 is now playing at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica through February 6. This adaptation, written and directed by Robert Icke and

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:16PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

“The Passion of Joan of Arc” at VPAC by Pauline Adamek

 The Passion of Joan of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928) is widely regarded as not only one of the most important films from the silent

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:56PM

“Louis & Keely: ‘Live’ at the Sahara” at the Geffen 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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:00PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Fundraiser for Steve Julian by Pauline Adamek

Playwright, director, KPCC radio host and board member on several theater companies, Steve Julian is a fixture of the theater scene in L.A. Over the

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:44PM
Saturday, January 9, 2016

Quickdraw Poetry Cabaret at the Bootleg by Pauline Adamek

Raucous fun and witty wordplay — only three performances remain for one of the best nights of live performance in town. Tonight and next weekend

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:25PM
Friday, January 8, 2016

“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown” at the Falcon. by Pauline Adamek

  Gentle readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:57PM
Friday, December 18, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Cirque du Soleil’s “KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™” by Pauline Adamek

Elegant and whimsical — another magically dazzling circus show from the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil opened at Dodger Stadium last week. Created by

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:55PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

“All About E” Indie film review by Pauline Adamek

A Lebanese-Australian DJ grapples with her career dreams, identity and relationships in All About E, an Australian indie feature film from writer/director Louise Wadley. When

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:16PM

“Rain Room” at LACMA by Pauline Adamek

Imagine walking into a torrential rainstorm and — miraculously — escaping a soaking. That’s the unique and immersive experience that awaits visitors at the Los Angeles

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:14PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

“Guys & Dolls” at The Wallis. by Pauline Adamek

  Gentle readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:51PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

“A Good Family” at The Lounge Theater. by Pauline Adamek

Marja-Lewis Ryan is taking a familiar approach with her storytelling in A Good Family. Once again, the playwright tackles a topical and emotionally charged subject and

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:55PM
Saturday, November 28, 2015

“Straight White Men” at the Kirk Douglas. by Pauline Adamek

Three adult brothers gather at their Dad’s home for Christmas and goof around. When the youngest brother Drew (Frank Boyd) is overcome with emotion during their

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:00PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

“The Kill-or-Dies” – latest review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Here is my latest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw. We recommend this fine play. Happy reading! The Kill-or-Dies. Playwright Meghan Brown drops her audience into the swirlin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:40PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Interview with Michel Laprise – writer & director of “KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™,” Cirque du Soleil’s newest show by Pauline Adamek

With his impish smile and boyish, childlike glee, artist Michel Laprise comes across as a fun and genial person with a vast imagination. But the creator (writer and director) of KURIOS – …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:52PM

Exit Review – “Outside Mullingar” – Los Angeles theater video review by Pauline Adamek

  Greetings dear #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or brief video reviews, giving her first impressions of the show. Here�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:44PM

Jazz and Funk Night – at King King in Hollywood by Pauline Adamek

Buddy Sampson, Bassist, Composer and Publisher of The Scoop LA.com, presents Jazz and Funk Night on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at King King Hollywood to benefit Children’s Hos…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:19PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Forest Lawn Mausoleum Museum by Pauline Adamek

Most have heard of Forest Lawn Memorial Park — a privately owned cemetery in Glendale, California — but it’s not widely known that the Forest Lawn Mausoleum Museum (founded in 1957) is…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:31AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

“Timeshare” – newest review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

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

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:46PM

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