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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Terry Morgan
Voices from the Fringe: Writer/Producer/Director Adriana Martínez Barrón
The multihyphenate talks about her scathing satire that deals with the ultimate dysfunctional family.
Kurt Gardner
“A Doll’s House, Part 2” now at Pasadena Playhouse
Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (1879) is one of the foundational works of modern drama. The play was written and first staged during the Victorian era, which was a time where rigid gender roles were part of the fabric of...
Pauline Adamek
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...
“Life of Pi” reviewed
Sometimes, although not commonly, sheer visual spectacle without significant content is enough to qualify a play as a success. A lot of critics recently have been opining this about the Harry Potter play, which...