FOOTLOOSE - Colony Theatre

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Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck Footloose is an iconic tale, where wishes come true after a long period of living in the shadow of tragedy and grief over a loss of a loved one, and where dancing and singing are strongly prohibited. The story is told with ...

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SEX WITH STRANGERS - McCadden Place Theatre

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Reviewed by Chris Cassone cc@chriscassone.com Touted as one of the most produced plays of the decade, Red Jasper Entertainment's production of Sex with Strangers was unknown to this reviewer, and just as well. Yes, it was a New York Times Critic ...

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FATHERLAND - Fountain Theatre

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Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck The election is upon us and reflecting on January 6 events gives us an inclination to look at what happened with the families whose harmony and love was disturbed on that day. Based on official court testimony, public ...

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A PERMANENT IMAGE - Pacific Resident Theatre

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Reviewed by Michael Edwards A Permanent Image at the Pacific Resident Theatre is wonderfully entertaining and simultaneously dark work. Run, don't walk to see this play. Masterful writing meets a tight team of intelligent, talented and very generous ...

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ARROWHEAD - IAMA Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theatre

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Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck IAMA Theatre Company launched its new comedy Arrowhead by Catya McMullen about a radical change in a person's life when a young woman is attracted to girls, while at the same time longs for having a sexual encounter with ...

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THE WIZ - Hollywood Pantages Theatre

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Reviewed by Michael Edwards The Los Angeles Pantages Theater opening of THE WIZ offers up a dazzling GenZ revival of the classic 1975 production. Though time and place may have kept the original works' cultural impact locked away somewhere in the ...

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MIDDLE OF THE WORLD - Rogue Theatre Company at Matrix Theatre

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Reviewed by Michael Edwards Rogue Machine's "Middle of the World" written by Juan Jose Alfonso and directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos is a night of sharp storytelling, with an enlightening human discussion centered by a brilliant lead performance. The ...

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TINY LITTLE TOWN: A NEW MUSICAL - Broadwater Theatre

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A Theatre Movement Bazaar Production Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck An exuberant, joyously unrestrained, and enthusiastic musical comedy TINY LITTLE TOWN by Theatre Movement Bazaar at Broadwater Theater is enchantingly entertaining with high energy from ...

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Hollywood Pantages Theatre

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE A Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK Production Bas ed on the Songs of Sting Reviewed by Nyla Arslanian Four cheering and standing ovations concluded one of the most exciting and original stage productions this reviewer has ...

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THE DEATH OF ME YET: DAVID DEAN BOTTRELL - Rogue Theatre at The Matrix

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Reviewed by Chris Cassone - cc@chriscassone.com David Dean Bottrell calls himself a veteran actor and writer, yet he possesses so much youthful verve, it is hard to believe he's got that much under his belt. Yes, he's got an IMDB list that goes on ...

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MJ THE MUSICAL - Hollywood Pantages Theatre

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Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck MJ The Musica l is a wondrous show about the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Without reference to his later troubles, the story tells how the prize of fame puts every moment of his life on public display and lets the music be ...

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CORINA: FROM LAPDANCE TO SUNDANCE - Casa 101 Theatre

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Reviewed by Michael Edwards Casa 101 Theater's production of "Corina: From Lap Dance to Sundance", is a powerful evening of rich and authentic storytelling. An autobiographical hero's journey, this play educates, entertains and enlightens all at the ...

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - THE MUSICAL - Hollywood Pantages Theatre

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Reviewed by Chris Cassone - cc@chriscassone.com Fresh from LA ComicCon with all of its cosplay, I was somewhat prepared for a repeat performance Wednesday evening at the palatial Pantages. As I approached the theater with a giant crowd milling about, ...

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SO MANY STARS - Theatre West

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Reviewed by Chris Cassone The advance PR about So Many Stars informs us that it is "about so much more than just the season." This was evident as soon as we entered the Theater West facility on Sunday with its sixty-one years of productions under its ...

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BOB'S HOLIDAY PARTY - Beverly Hills Playhouse

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Reviewed by Amalisha HuEck As another year slips away and multiple holiday bashes are taking place, Bob's Holiday Office Party! returns to Beverly Hills Playhouse for its 26 th season. And again, as for all those years, this longest running show in ...

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