theater reviews
‘Cardboard Piano’ melds themes of intolerance, war, homophobia, and bad religion
May 10, 2018Does forgiveness mean the same thing for the forgiver and the forgiven? Perhaps not.
Read moreRichard Wright’s ‘Native Son’ becomes more powerful with each passing year
April 20, 2018In a word, theatre doesn’t get any better than this. It’s a requiem for an America that’s still very much alive.
Read moreSocialist playwright George Bernard Shaw champions nationalistic Catholic Saint Joan
April 10, 2018Aundria Brown’s Joan is excitingly memorable, and her companions most competent at their craft.
Read moreLos Angeles commemorates Dr. King with glorious music
April 6, 2018A rich and generous program took place on the night of April 4 to remember “The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Read moreJapanese-American musical ‘Allegiance’ with George Takei earns fan loyalty
March 26, 2018Allegiance represents a kind of foundational narrative for the Japanese-American community as Fiddler on the Roof is to Jews.
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