Now playing at the Pantages in Hollywood until June 17 is The Color Purple – the Tony Award®-winning Broadway revival, directed and staged by John Doyle. The superb voices of the magnificent 21-strong cast...
Category - Musical
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LA Phil Summer Series 2018 at the Bowl
It’s almost summertime here in Los Angeles, and that means outdoor concerts at the Bowl. From fully staged Broadway musicals — this year it’s Annie — to movie screenings accompanied by live...
Looking back – “Root Beer Bandits” at the Falcon in 2007
This review dates back to January 22, 2007. Root Beer Bandits is an utterly delightful play for kids that was staged at the Falcon Theater in 2007, and directed by Joseph Leo Bwarie. Book & Lyrics by Lori Marshall...
“Something Rotten!” at the Ahmanson
A lively, fun and almost frenetically-paced musical comedy, Something Rotten! comes to LA fresh from a hugely successful run on Broadway. Last year the show gained ten Tony nominations including Best Musical. Music and...
“Hamilton” at the Pantages through December
When a touring Broadway show finally comes to town, coasting on a tidal wave of hype and critical acclaim, it’s difficult to make a clear-headed assessment of its value. Following its fêted move from the East...
