theater reviews
Working-class Mexican narratives on stage in Meet Juan(ito) Doe
March 16, 2018The cast boasts a plethora of fresh faces, many of whom are new to acting but can compare favorably to a Broadway veteran any day.
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“The Madres”: One family’s story of Argentina’s “disappeared”
March 15, 2018What if your kids were disappearing, and all you hear is, “We’re ensuring democracy for future generations: Love of country, unity of the people, the same mind, the same values?”
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Three world premiere plays in L.A.: Jackie, The Alamo, and Superman
March 7, 2018"The Cape and the Klan" is based on the true story of a conscientious reporter who went undercover on a mission to infiltrate and expose the KKK.
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In “Violet” a young woman finds strength and beauty through love
February 28, 2018Jeanine Tesori: The most successful-ever woman composer for Broadway. It was her name that brought me to see "Violet."
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Bernstein’s “Candide” in L.A.: The best of all philosophical operettas
January 31, 2018Candide’s final scene answers the Big Question: What’s it all about? What is the meaning of life?
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