Monday, May 25, 2015

Way off Broadway by H.S. Wilson

Fred Willard stars in his wife's musical comedy, world-premiering in Upland, as seasoned pros work side by side with Grove Theatre regulars

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BUSH league By Evan Henerson

Keith Carradine does W for 'Stuff Happens'

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A fresh coat on 'Paint Your Wagon' By Evan Henerson

Director of Oscars, writer on 'CSI' update musical

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Out of his Schell By David Mermelstein

Actor Maximilian Schell brings a new, exacting sensibility to L.A. Opera staging of 'Der Rosenkavalier'

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Musical wizardry By Evan Henerson

Composer Stephen Schwartz casts his spell on L.A. this year with a classic and a current smash

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Today's pop stars, take notes By Evan Henerson

Former teen pop star Deborah Gibson, aka Debbie Gibson, has left her bubble gum persona behind for a more grown up path as she opens a reprise of the play "Brigadoon" at the Freud Playhouse …

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Whiz kids by Evan Henerson

"Urinetown" on tour.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

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'Kismet' an ill-fated revival by Evan Henerson

Wrongly cast, jarringly costumed and directed with a languid awkwardness by Arthur Allan Seidelman, this "Kismet" really should have been a knockout. But with the notable exceptions of Jason…

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Anton's all-stars by Evan Henerson

A talented ensemble does Chekhov the right way in an evening of one-act plays
"Chekhov X 4," with Emily Bergl, Arye Gross, JD Cullum, Martin Ferrero and Harry Groener.

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PLAY acting by Evan Henerson

Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Homebody/Kabul."

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Celebrating Alan and Marilyn Bergman by Paul Andersen

O.C. show features lyrical couple's memorable tunes
With Jason Graae and Amanda McBroom.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

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A 'Dirty Rotten' journey to the Great White Way By Evan Henerson

From these people, you expect belly laughs or serious enchantment. What they've delivered is B to B-plus entertaining.

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'Brooklyn Boy' burrows into cliches By Evan Henerson

Apparently, Donald Margulies - like many a talented playwright before him - was due for a stinker. And what an unqualified mess his latest, "Brooklyn Boy," is.

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All about Baseball and American values By Evan Henerson

"Take Me Out," receiving a bang-up and hugely satisfying West Coast premiere at the Brentwood Theatre, purports to be a story of a baseball player and a baseball team.

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They love her! by Evan Henerson

The ringlets and high collars of so many period-musical leading ladies are absent. Rebecca Luker, her blond hair straight and shoulder length, the hint of a drawl betraying her Alabama roots…

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His next act By Evan Henerson

It's all a hoax, right, this supposed changing of the guard at the Music Center? Outgoing Center Theatre Group artistic director Gordon Davidson -- who founded CTG 37 years ago -- can't actually be departing the institution he built into an internationally renowned artistic powerhouse. He's just changing his title from artistic director to founding director.
Right?
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

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Man and 'Wife' By Evan Henerson

It took all this to get Jefferson Mays in a dress

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A stage filled with the spectacular by John Farrell

Wonderful dance numbers, costumes and plenty of songs in 'La Cage'
With David Engel.
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'Love' affair by Evan Henerson

Debbie Reynolds' stage commitment in North Hollywood wasn't just another job. And she's certainly not doing it for the money.

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Who is that masked man? by Jerry Rice

Southland-grown "Phantom" ' haunts L.A. stage
Brad Little.

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Spirited Blyth By Valerie Kuklenski

Screen and stage veteran Ann Blyth is headlining "The Fantabulous San Fernando Valley Follies" this weekend at the Performing Arts Center of California State University, Northridge.

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Hear, hear by Evan Henerson

The art of listening has given Athol Fugard and John Glover a successful working relationship

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Younger than springtime by Alessandra Djurklou

Though he plays the mature romantic lead in the revival of `South Pacific,' Robert Goulet has too many other roles in life to think of slowing down.

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A winning construct by Evan Henerson

David Auburn's play 'Proof' began with a simple idea, and then one thing followed from another.

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Command performance by Evan Henerson

Kate Mulgrew's role in 'The Royal Family' gave the erstwhile Capt. Janeway the chance to reflect on love and life
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It's off to work they go by Evan Henerson

A dream team of theater artists brings a 'sassy' 'Snow White' to Disneyland
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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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