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Review: ‘Grangeville’ at Ruskin Group Theatre powerfully excavates the past
From left: Jeff LeBeau and Tim Cummings in “Grangeville” at Ruskin Group Theatre (Photo by John Perrin Flynn) When Luke Skywalker crash-lands his X-wing on the planet Dagobah in The Empire Strikes Back, the swamp he finds himself stuck in is dark, murky and constantly simmers with a tension that hints at dangers lurking beneath the surface. Viewed through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey (as the Star Wars films have been), Luke’s arrival on Dagobah is a retreat to
Mayank Keshaviah
21 hours ago4 min read


Review: ‘Menopause The Musical’ flashes hot after 25 years
MTM Myrtle Beach 2026 Cast: Ingrid Cole, Nancy Slusser, Stacey Harris, and Anise Ritchie Though it’s been 25 years since Jeanie Linders’ “Menopause The Musical” first performed in a small theatre in Orlando, talking about “the change” in women’s lives is still such a whispered event that the show continues not only to entertain but inspire. Performing at Laguna Playhouse through this weekend, the well-polished musical features four women of a certain age who meet while shoppi
Anita W. Harris
Jul 213 min read


Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ rocks at Ahmanson Theatre
From left: Jalynn Steele, Jessica Crouch and Carly Sakolove in "Mamma Mia!" at the Ahmanson Theatre (Photo by Joan Marcus) For over 25 years, “Mamma Mia!” has rocked audiences around the world through the driving disco rhythms of ABBA's music, with a story by Catherine Johnson and songs by ABBA alum Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus, plus some by Stig Anderson. Center Theatre Group's current production at the Ahmanson Theatre fully delivers on the raucous spirit of this belove
Anthony Gutierrez
Jun 303 min read
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