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Review: Emotionally immersive ‘Last Night at Mikell’s’ at Robey Theatre Company
From left: James T. Lawson II (David Baldwin), Julio Hanson (James Baldwin), Raquel Rosser (Maya Angelou) and Nick Gillie (Miles Davis)...
Anita W. Harris
1 day ago3 min read
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Review: Stellar ‘Jane Eyre’ at A Noise Within
Jeanne Syquia (Jane) in A Noise Within's "Jane Eyre" (Photo by Craig Schwartz) Whether or not you are a fan of Charlotte Brontë’s 1847...
Anita W. Harris
1 day ago3 min read
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Review: Ensemble shines in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Uncle Vanya’
From left: Hugh Bonneville (Uncle Vanya) and Melanie Field (Sonya) in Shakespeare Theatre Company's "Uncle Vanya" (Photo by DJ Corey...
Anita W. Harris
Apr 84 min read
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Review: ‘Adobe Punk: A Punk Rehearsal in Real Time’ at Margo Albert Theatre
Isaac Cruz (Manny) in "Adobe Punk: A Punk Rehearsal in Real Time" at Margo Albert Theatre (Photo by Rob Aft) "Adobe Punk: A Punk...
Anthony Gutierrez
Apr 52 min read
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Review: Rogue Artists Ensemble’s ‘Schlitzie: Alive and Inside’
Scene from Rogue Artist Ensemble's "Schlitzie: Alive and Inside" (Photo by Bryce Darlington) Artists and storytellers love to look back...
Anthony Gutierrez
Apr 13 min read
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East West Players’ ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ an explosive blend of music and story
From left: Joe Ngo (Chum), Abraham Kim (Rom), Kelsey Angel Baehrens (Sothea), Jane Lui (Pou) and Tim Liu (Leng) in East West Players'...
Anita W. Harris
Mar 254 min read
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Review: “Big Hair” at The Whitefire Theatre
Maegan Mandarino describes her new solo show “Big Hair: A Rad and Wild Love Affair” as “a musical dramedy about the short-lived love...
Anthony Gutierrez
Mar 182 min read
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Review: ‘Topdog /Underdog’ rivets at Pasadena Playhouse
Brandon Gill (Booth) in "Topdog/Underdog" at Pasadena Playhouse (Photo by Jeff Lorch) What if your family legacy is fraught with...
Anita W. Harris
Mar 173 min read
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Review: “Twelfth Night” at Antaeus Theatre Company
From left: David DeSantos (Orsino) and Liza Seneca (Viola) in "Twelfth Night" at Antaeus Theatre Company (Photo by Geoffrey Wade) The...
Anthony Gutierrez
Mar 133 min read
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Brandon Delsid talks queer joy, strong women and “Fake It Until You Make It” moving to D.C.
Actor Brandon Delsid (Photo by Lei Phillips) Actor Brandon Delsid grew up in Fresno but has his sights set on Broadway and beyond....
Anita W. Harris
Mar 115 min read
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Ellie Roddy on playing Roxie in ‘Chicago’ national tour
Ellie Roddy as Roxie in the national tour of "Chicago" (Photo by Jeremy Daniel) For a girl from Orlando, Florida, playing Roxie Hart in...
Anita W. Harris
Mar 73 min read
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Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis on playing for others and sharing the emotion of jazz
This interview was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on March 6, 2025. Branford Marsalis....
Anita W. Harris
Mar 65 min read
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’44’ at Kirk Douglas Theatre: a musical tour (de force) of Obama’s presidency
From top: Chad Doreck (Joe Biden), T.J. Wilkins (Barack Obama) and Jenna Pastuszek (Hillary Clinton) in "44" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre...
Anita W. Harris
Mar 44 min read
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Review: ‘Avenue Q’ at Wisteria Theater
Photo courtesy of Wisteria Theater “Avenue Q,” the hilarious and raunchy puppet hit musical, seems just as relevant today as at its...
Anthony Gutierrez
Mar 13 min read
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Review: ‘Macbeth’ mesmerizes at A Noise Within
From left: Julanne Chidi Hill (Lady Macbeth) and Kamal Bolden (Macbeth) in A Noise Within's "Macbeth" (Photo by Craig Schwartz) Imagine...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 273 min read
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Theater review: Charming ‘Desperate Measures’ offers a lighter, musical take on Shakespeare at International City Theatre
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 27, 2025 From left: Madison Miyuki...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 273 min read
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Magical ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ wizards into the Hollywood Pantages
From left: Julia Nightingale (Delphi Diggory), Aidan Close (Scorpius Malfoy) and Emmet Smith as Albus Potter in "Harry Potter and the...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 254 min read
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Review: 'Kunene and the King' at Shakespeare Theatre Company
From left: Edward Gero and John Kani in "Kunene and the King" at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography)...
Brett Fischer
Feb 244 min read
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Theater review: ‘Jersey Boys’ blasts into Musical Theatre West
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post, a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 20, 2025. From left: Grant Hodges...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 214 min read
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Theater review: Innovative staging turns Shakespeare into a frantically physical performance
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 21, 2025. Chloe Strolia (Ferdinand)...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 213 min read
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