One of the most important things that art does is to put a spotlight on or explore topics that would otherwise not get the public notice that they deserve. The primary beauty of art is the opportunity to perceive...
Category - Theater
Terry Morgan
Coming to the Bowl – “Jesus Christ Superstar”
More than 50 years since its debut, the rebellious spirit and iconic score of Jesus Christ Superstar still resonate. Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert are starring in a dazzling new revival of the powerful rock musical...
Pauline Adamek
Gaslight
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play, Gaslight, is the only theatrical title I can think of that later became a verb, and moreover one that’s still in use today. The show was a success, running as Angel Street on Broadway for...
Voices from the Fringe: Writer/Director Mandy Rubeli
The writer/director talks about the new dark comedy premiering at the Fringe.
Kurt Gardner
“Hamlet” at the Mark Taper Forum
In my most recent review on this site, I discussed my general wariness about imposing new directorial takes or twists on Shakespeare works. Once in a rare while, these changes can illuminate the piece in an...