I’ve been reviewing theatre for twenty-eight years and writing criticism for thirty-five years in total. Early on I came up with what I think of as “the Critic’s Prayer,” which is: “Dear God, please let this play not...
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Terry Morgan
Rhythmic Splendor: TAIKOPROJECT’s 25th Anniversary at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Commemorating 25 years of cultural innovation and artistic excellence, TAIKOPROJECT’s 25th Anniversary Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall last Saturday evening was exhilarating. The seventeen-strong ensemble...
Pauline Adamek
Alexandre Desplat makes North American conducting debut at the Bowl
Alexandre Desplat made his North American conducting debut at the Hollywood Bowl last Tuesday night, leading the LA Philharmonic through an evening of highlights from his movie scores. The audience was positively rapt...
Last weeks at the Skirball – “Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream and Dirty Dancing”
Last weeks to catch Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream and Dirty Dancing, a personal recollection and recollection of past memories now on view at the Skirball Cultural Center until August 31, 2025. Away in the...
Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho now at The Academy Museum
Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar®-winning director. The detailed exhibition showcases the visionary filmmaker’s creative process with...