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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The Leather Apron Club - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Anthony Battelle, Karen Ragan-George. Photos by Charlie Mount Do not miss T he Leather Apron Club written and directed by Charlie Mount. An absolutely brilliant story based on an actual club formed by Benjamin Franklin, ...

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Dancing at Lughnasa - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Nan McNamara, Rory Patterson, Maurie Speed, Lauren Thompson and Tannis Hanson star in the ACTORS CO-OP production of "DANCING AT LUGHNASA" by Brian Friel, directed by Heather Chesley and now playing at the ACTORS CO-OP ...

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Eastside Heartbeats - Theatre Review

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. The Eastside Heartbeats, a new rock 'n roll musical opened to an enthusiastic crowd on Cinco De Mayo. The red carpet gala opening was attended by such notables as Chris Montez (Let's Dance)- for whom an up and coming band ...

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Jack Rutberg Gallery exhibition results in award winning documentary

Posted By Suzanne

A Film by The Laboratory Arts Collective On The History-Making L.A. Exhibition TWIN VISIONS Joel-Peter Witkin & Jerome Witkin The Laboratory Collective's Nigel Daly & Louise Salter with Jack Rutberg The film centers around the historic first ...

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Indie Films May 13-20

Posted By Suzanne

WHAT WE BECOME, THE CURSE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY, THE ASIAN CONNECTION, KILL ZONE 2 START EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD ON MAY 13 What We Become. Written and directed by Bo Mikkelsen. Produced by Sara Namer. From IFC Midnight. Color, ...

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Indie Films May 6-12

Posted By Suzanne

EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS AT ARENA CINEMA HOLLYWOOD STARTING MAY 6 FOR THOSE PEOPLE; BLING; THE OFFERING; BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING; SACRIFICE Those People. Directed by Joey Kuhn. Written by Kuhn and Grainne Belluomo. Produced by Kuhn, Kimberly Parker and ...

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Mini-Australian Theater Fest - June 6-27

Posted By Suzanne

Mini-Australian theater fest this June : Australian Theatre Company's ' Double Feature ' of two Australian plays plus 'Works by Women ' free reading series WHAT: L.A.'s Australian Theatre Company offers a mini Australian theater festival, including a ...

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A Late Thaw - Film Review

Posted By Suzanne

A review by Rachel Flanagan. A haunting new fantasy short, A Late Thaw, written and directed by award winning Canadian Filmmaker, Kim Barr, takes an expressive look at love, grief and the power to move on. Barr created this film as a way to explore ...

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Good People - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. Kia Hellman, Laura House, Marsha Morgan. Photos by Lily Kravets Photography Mikey and Margie are two kids who grew up in the same working-class neighborhood of South Boston. A Southie at heart, Margie never left home ...

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Lunatics & Actors - Theatre Review.

Posted By Suzanne Birrell

A review by Suzanne Birrell. Thaddeus Shafer as Dr. Duchenne, Tyler Bremer (Bon-Bon), Alexis Jones (Fifi), Andrew Eldredge (Pepe) and The Machine Photos courtesy of Andrew Eiden. Four Clowns presentation of David Bridel's new play Lunatics & ...

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P.R.: NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL STAGE RAW THEATER AWARDS

Posted By Suzanne

STAGE RAW ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR SECOND ANNUAL "STAGE RAW" AWARDS! April 25, 2016...Professional Los Angeles intimate theater companies and their friends sold out Los Angeles Theatre Center to support the second-ever STAGE RAW THEATRE AWARDS. Picking ...

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P.R.: Los Angeles Filmforum at MOCA presents Tacita Dean May 12, 2016

Posted By Suzanne

Los Angeles Filmforum at MOCA presents Tacita Dean: Presences/Absences Thursday, May 12, 2016, 7:00 pm In Person: Tacita Dean LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2016 - Over the past 20 years, Berlin-based artist Tacita Dean has created a large and compelling body ...

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The Story of Alice - Theatre Review

Posted By Rachel Flanagan

A review by Rachel Flanagan. The Dutches Theatre's world premiere of The Story of Alice takes the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland in a completely new, and just as nonsensical, twisted direction. The audience meets a modern day dark-haired Alice ...

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