I usually am somewhat wary of “new takes” or “twists” on classic plays, with cause. Changing the time period of a story or modernizing the text is no guarantee that the play will be any fresher or successful...
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Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” opens soon
A timeless tale of betrayal and revenge, Rigoletto is a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, featuring some of Giuseppe Verdi’s most beloved arias. LA Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, from May 31...
The Los Angeles Immersive Invitational 2025
This annual flash festival, now in its fourth year, is the most pure unadulterated fun I’ve had at the theater in a long time, in part because “immersive” is explicitly an invitation to play — with space, with the...
Hollywood Queer Short Film Festival
Now in its 10th incredible year, the Hollywood Queer Short Film Festival (formerly the CMG Short Film Festival) continues to shine as a powerful platform for bold, authentic, and groundbreaking LGBTQ storytelling. Each...
Grupo Grupo Dance review
Nimble, athletic and graceful, Brazil’s modern dance troupe Grupo Grupo delighted audiences this past weekend as part of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, a TMC Arts program. Once again, the...
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Roots Picnic returns to the Bowl this Summer
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