A Thorn in the FAmily Paw - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Nick McDow. Photos by Garry Michael Kluger A Thorn in the Family Paw by Garry Michael Kluger and directed by Arden Teresa Lewis opened this week at Theatre West. It's a story of an American family though the ups and downs ...

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A Whole Newd World- Hollywood Fringe Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne

A Review by Rachel Flanagan. A Whole Newd World - Cherry Tales at the Knock Shop mixes Disney princesses and fairy tales with Into the Woods meets cabaret meets burlesque. Cherry Poppins productions, a production company that creates fun interactive ...

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Mind2Mind - Hollywood Fringe Review

Posted By Rachel

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Mind2Mind is an interactive ESP adventure with the world's first Animated Mindreading cartoon guru. The guru, voiced by Dave Egan, is there to assist and entertain mentalist Don Bice, but don't expect him to stick around ...

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Sleeping Beauty - Theatre Review

Posted By Jen Brown

Review by Jen Brown Laura Wolfe and Lukas Bailey. Photo: David P. Johnson. It's official, Theatre West is the best, particularly, when mounting shows for STORYBOOK THEATRE. These captivating players know exactly how to entertain our children and ...

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Indie Films June 17-23

Posted By Suzanne

NO STRANGER THAN LOVE, THE LAST HEIST AND JANEY MAKES A PLAY START EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 17 No Stranger Than Love. Directed by Nick Wernham. Written by Steve Adams. Produced by Paul Fler. From Orion Releasing. Color, ...

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42nd STREET - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. The Company of 42 nd Street in "Lullaby of Broadway." Photo by Chris Bennion If you like tap dancing then 42nd STREET now playing at the Pantages is the show for you. 42nd STREET is the song and dance fable of Broadway, ...

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Film Forum - June 12, 2016

Posted By Suzanne

Los Angeles Filmforum presents Convergence and Cacophony: Experimental Documents from Dustin Zemel June 12, 2016 In Person: Dustin Zemel LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2016 - Filmforum welcomes Dustin Zemel from Louisiana for his first show in Los Angeles with ...

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Stopping By - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Barbara Tarbuck. Photos by Brian Drillinger Christine and Charley were a loving married older couple with an adult son and a generally normal life. That is until one morning when they were making love and Charley suddenly ...

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Comedy Camp tryouts June 18

Posted By Suzanne

Laugh Factory Comedy Camp Celebrates 32 Years AN ESCAPE FOR KIDS WHO SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ESCAPE For Immediate Release (Hollywood, CA) - On Saturday, June 18, 2016, the World Famous Laugh Factory will hold tryouts for its annual Comedy Camp at 11 a.m. ...

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Gruesome Playground Injuries - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Jeff Ward and Sara Rae Foster. Photos by Ed Krieger Love hurts and so does blowing out your eye with fireworks. They each hurt in their own uniquely different way to each person that experiences every type of physical and ...

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Indie Films June 10-16

Posted By Suzanne

QUEEN OF SPADES, CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR START EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 10 Queen of Spades. Directed by Pavel Lungin. Written by Lungin and David Seidler. Based on a story by Alexander Pushkin. Produced by Lungin, ...

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Out & About with Susan Hornik

Posted By Susan Hornik

Last year my car was totalled by someone in a rush. At first, it was a challenge to get around, but I soon realized that if you live in Hollywood, there is so much to do in walking distance. For the foodies... Do you love burgers? To turn up the heat ...

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Indie Films June 3-9

Posted By Phil

IT'S SO EASY AND OTHER LIES, ANDRON AND TEXAS HEART START EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 3 It's So Easy and Other Lies. Directed by Christopher Duddy. Written by Duddy and Duff McKagan. Produced by Duddy, McKagan, Steven G. ...

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I Only Have Eyes For You - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Corky Hale, singer and instrumentalist, has brought a labor of love the to the Montalbon Theatre. Presenting I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin, this new musical features lyrics by Al Dubin, music ...

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Indie Films May 27-June 2

Posted By Phil

AUSTRALIA'S LOST GOLD AND STRESSED TO KILL START EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS ON MAY 27 AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD Australia's Lost Gold. Written, directed and produced by Luke Walker. From Level 33 Entertainment. Color, 2016, Australia, 101 minutes, not ...

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P.R.: Independent Shakespeare Co. Garners NEA Art Award

Posted By Suzanne

National Endowment for the Arts Awards $82 Million to Arts Projects Nationwide Includes $15,000 awarded to Independent Shakespeare Co. May 10, 2015...Los Angeles... National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million ...

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Indie Films May 20-26

Posted By Phil

MARGARITA, WITH A STRAW AND HARD SELL OPEN EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ON MAY 20 Margarita, with a Straw. Directed by Shonali Bose. Written by Bose and Atika Chohan. Produced by Bose, Nilesh Maniyar and Ishan Talkies. From Wolfe ...

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Honky - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Honky is a dark, inappropriate comedy filled with guilt-ridden stereotypes and racial slurs that will make you laugh uncontrollably from start to finish. This is not a comedy for the easily offended or the politically ...

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The Boy From Oz - Theatre Review

Posted By Bill Garry

A review by Bill Garry Andrew Bongiorno (center) stars as Peter Allen with the company in the CELEBRATION THEATRE's West Coast premiere production of THE BOY FROM OZ, directed by Michael A. Shepperd and now playing at CELEBRATION THEATRE at the Lex. ...

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Shine Darkly, Illyria - Theatre Review

Posted By Erin Fair

A review by Erin Fair. Robyn Buck and Mercedes Manning Shine Darkly, Illyria is the newest play from the Fugitive Kind. This quaint little theater with a seating of about thirty is decorated with a furious whimsy. Teal tapestries drape the walls and ...

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