Roseanne Revival Comes to ABC

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By Valerie Milano Whitney Cummings, Tom Werner, Ames McNamara, Emma Kenney, Jayden Rey, Bruce Helford, Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke during the ABC Television/Disney portion ...

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Isaac Babel & the Black Sea - Theatre Review

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By Harrison Held Austin Iredale Photo by Jamale Abou Hamad "Isaac Babel & the Black Sea" is a very deep and profound dramatic piece based on the life of celebrated Russian Jewish author Isaac Babel, now playing at the Stella Adler Theatre in ...

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El Nino - Theatre Review

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By Joan Alperin Danielle Kennedy, Melissa Denton, Nick Ullett, Maile Flanagan and Jonathan Palmer Photos by John Perrin Flynn I have seen practically every one of Justin Tanner's plays including "Pot Mom," "Teen Girl," "Wife Swappers," and "Day ...

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A Walk in the Woods - Theatre Review

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By Terry Gloeggler Phil Crowley and Nan McNamara Photo by Matthew Gilmore "A Walk in the Woods" by Lee Blessing and directed by Ken Sawyer is so much more than a politically charged two actor play about negotiators during the Cold War. This ...

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The Speed of Darkness - Theatre Review

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By Harrison Held Eddie Kehler and Leo Ramsey Photo by Cesar Gamino "The Speed of Darkness" presents a complex story that I really enjoyed at the cozy, classy River Street Theatre Company in Hollywood. The acting is excellent and the dramatic story is ...

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Pizza Man - Theatre Review

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By Joan Alperin Emma Chandler, Freddy Giorlando and Raleigh West Photo by Grafton Doyle "Pizza Man" written by Darlene Craviotto is the second production I've seen by the Pop Up Theater and once again they did not disappoint. The Pop Up Theater was ...

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The Chosen - Theatre Review

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By Bill Garry Sam Mandel, Dor Gvirtsman, Alan Blumenfeld Photo by Ed Krieger The first thought I had while watching "The Chosen," now playing until March 25 at the Fountain Theatre, was "How did they get such authentic New York Jews?" For the ...

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Demin Doves - Theatre Review

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By Rachel Flanagan "Denim Doves" is self-described as a feminist farce, with music, stuck somewhere between "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Idiocracy." The audience joins in one morning to witness a small commune made up of a five seemingly clueless woman ...

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The Ugly Duckling - Theatre Review

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By Jen Brown Heather Keller McCarthy, Kathy Garrick, Anthony Grupposo and Kristin Towers Rowles Photo by Dina Morrone As per usual, Storybook Theatre served up the sweetest of shows with the strongest of messages - "Even though you're different, you ...

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TCA Press Tour - Lifetime Presentations to Look Forward to

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By Valerie Milano Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Lifetime "Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story" TV show panel, TCA Winter Press Tour, Jan 2018 Photo by David Buchan/Variety/REX/Shutterstock For over 30 years the Lifetime network has provided ...

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Disney's Aladdin - Theatre Review

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By Rachel Flanagan Anthony Murphy Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann In 1992, Disney brought the animated classic "Aladdin" to life on movie screens. "Aladdin," the story of a street urchin in the fictional city of Agrabah who falls in love with a ...

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My Father's a Cop - Theatre Review

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By Harrison Held Jerry Dean Photo by Matt Kamimura Take a walk on the wild side... "My Father's a Cop" is a funny and highly entertaining new one-man show starring actor Jerry Dean. The self confessed former con man, boxer, actor, model and drug ...

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Television Critics Association Press Tour

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By Valerie Milano FX CEO Speaks at the TCA Winter 2018 Press Tour Executive Session FX Executive Session, TCA Winter Press Tour, Los Angeles, USA - 05 Jan 2018 Landgraf began by mentioning "Mayans MC," Kurt Sutter's follow-up to the hit series "Sons ...

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Oscar's Hollywood

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Let's hear it for Hudson Pacific Properties spectacular new Sunset-Bronson Studios building on Sunset Blvd. If you are not aware, Netflix now occupies not only the entire 14 story building that is called "ICON" but the historic former Warner Bros. ...

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Letter from the Editor

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Some say that Southern California has no seasons, but that's not quite true. Yes, we're fortunate to have one of the world's best climates occasionally interspersed with rain, fire and the dreaded Santa Anas. We also have awards season. That zany ...

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Annie Reiner at the Catalina

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By Harrison Held Super singer and eclectic Songstress Annie Reiner presented a very lovely and lively show this past week at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. This very talented and accomplished Renaissance woman wears many hats ranging from ...

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World of Wonder Presents The 13th Annual WOWie Awards

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By Annette Semerdjian Laganja Estranja and Gia Gunn with their BESTie Friends Award as the fan-favorite duo on RPDR Photo by Discover Hollywood Emmy winning production company behind hit TV shows like "RuPaul's Drag Race," World of Wonder, presented ...

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Bled for the Household Truth - Theatre Review

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By Annette Semerdjian Alexandra Hellquist and Benjamin Burdick Photo: John Perrin Flynn "Bled for the Household Truth" is an engaging and exciting new play at Rogue Machine at The MET Theatre that had the audience on the edge of their seats. We were ...

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Dynamic Dames Film Series

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Harrison Held, Juliet Hyde White, Christian Meoli, Sloan DeForrest Photo: Michele Marotta The Dynamic Dames Film Series got off to a dynamic start Saturday night at Hollywood's new Arena Cinelounge. The opening night audience was warmly welcomed by ...

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Rotterdam - Theatre Review

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By Annette Semerdjian Ashley Romans and Miranda Wynne The UK hit "Rotterdam" makes its West Coast premiere at Skylight Theatre for night of hilarity and fun as well as food for thought. What makes this production, produced by Gary Grossman, unique, ...

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