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Friday, March 4, 2011

Four Clowns Re-emerges at the Long Beach Playhouse by Samantha Mehlinger

There is something about the white-face makeup and red nose of a clown that never fails to elicit strong emotions with audiences. For the American public, the image stirs up all kinds of ass…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 02:51PM

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Baby Boomers Look Back in Boomermania by Samantha Mehlinger

With countless radio stations dedicated to the music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, the recent release of the entire Beatles catalogue on iTunes, and even covers of oldies like “Rive…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 04:33PM

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Sierra Madre Playhouse: A Creative Hub For Its Community by Samantha Mehlinger

Amid the charming shops in the heart of Sierra Madre, a brilliantly lit marquee above the entrance of the Sierra Madre Playhouse lights up the night. Inside, a lobby lined with benches leads…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:26AM

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