Theater

Camelot [THEATER REVIEW]

Camelot [THEATER REVIEW]

0 / February 10, 2012 6:58 am

Anyone who has seen a production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “Camelot” would likely take issue with the title song’s claim that “there’s simply not a more congenial spot for happily-ever-aftering…” At best, the conclusion to this gut-wrenching tale of personal and political disillusionment could be considered a hopefully ever after.

A Worthy Rendition of “Camelot” by The Aerospace Players

A Worthy Rendition of “Camelot” by The Aerospace Players

0 / February 7, 2012 5:17 pm

Anyone who has seen a production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “Camelot” would likely take issue with the title song’s claim that “there’s simply not a more congenial spot for happily-ever-aftering…” At best, the conclusion to this gut-wrenching tale of personal and political disillusionment could be considered a hopefully ever after.

Boeing-Boeing [THEATER REVIEW]

Boeing-Boeing [THEATER REVIEW]

0 / February 3, 2012 11:00 am

Outdated and contrived it may very well be, but the Norris Theatre production of “Boeing-Boeing,” penned by French playwright Marc Camoletti in 1960, and smartly directed by James W.

OVO – Cirque du Soleil returns to Santa Monica [REVIEW]

OVO – Cirque du Soleil returns to Santa Monica [REVIEW]

0 / February 2, 2012 12:30 pm

Not since Howard Shore’s “The Fly” at LA Opera have insects been the buzz in Los Angeles, and further adventures in artistic entomology await us under the blue-and-yellow grand chapiteau at the pier in Santa Monica, where yet another razzle-dazzle showstopper from Cirque du Soleil has set up camp.

“Private Lives”

“Private Lives”

0 / November 3, 2011 7:30 am

Here’s what we’re in for – a British comedy of manners by the late Noel Coward, which premiered in 1930.

Not-so ‘Private Lives’

Not-so ‘Private Lives’

0 / October 27, 2011 6:00 am

 
Noel Coward’s “Private lives” is as befuddling as relationships developed over a few pitchers at Hennessey’s
Noel Coward’s “Private Lives,” produced by Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities (CLOSBC), officially opens tomorrow (preview tonight) at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse.

Johanna Day and Reg Rogers star in Theresa Rebeck’s “Poor Behavior” [REVIEW]

Johanna Day and Reg Rogers star in Theresa Rebeck’s “Poor Behavior” [REVIEW]

0 / October 4, 2011 1:44 pm

Here we go, another tragicomedy about marriages careening and possibly flipping over the guardrail.

Musical satire “Candide” starts off Kentwood Players’ fall season

Musical satire “Candide” starts off Kentwood Players’ fall season

0 / September 29, 2011 9:00 am

By Melinda Calvert
The musical satire “Candide” starts off Kentwood Players’ fall season.

Dudes and Babes on the Hill

Dudes and Babes on the Hill

0 / September 22, 2011 7:00 am

Damon Runyon classic brings craps to Norris Theater
(Editor’s note: There are few contractions included in this article.

“Trojan Women (after Euripides)”

“Trojan Women (after Euripides)”

0 / September 15, 2011 9:00 am

My kingdom for a horse and my horse for another opportunity to sit beneath the stars on a warm, late summer evening to enjoy an ancient Greek or Roman play in the amphitheater at the Getty Villa.