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L.A. actress pays homage to theater legends Horne, Dandridge and Dee
 Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge and Ruby Dee — three legendary Black actresses who blazed a trail on stage and on screen. Now in particular their theater exploits are to be celebrated in “Trailblazers... Read more » 
Video: A modern twist on 'Taming of the Shrew'The Actors' Gang began free productions Saturday of "Katie the Curst," a modern twist on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." Read more » 
At home with the dark matterTo borrow from “Star Wars’” most quotable Sith, Darth Vader, Dael Orlandersmith’s new play gives audiences a chance to look into the real dark side. As “Bones” opens this weekend at the Kirk Douglas... Read more » 
Musical Review: ‘Carousel’ plays on emotions of its audience
DOWNEY — Usually patrons leave a performance of the Downey Civic Light Opera smiling, but at least on one night, if not more, they left crying. “The women [leaving] were complaining that their mascara... Read more » 
Denzel sits on 'Fences'
Just because Denzel Washington has two Oscars sitting somewhere in his house, it doesn’t necessarily mean he can step onto a New York stage and deliver the goods. He has proved himself cinematically speaking,... Read more » 
Cirque du Soleil to produce Michael Jackson show
Following in the footsteps of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, the music of the late Michael Jackson will be the basis of a Cirque du Soleil production that will begin with a national tour then have an extended run in Las Vegas, the singer’s estate and Cirque officials announced Tuesday. Read more » 
Forging a new destiny, finding a comfort zoneMichelle Williams is talking to the right people. And they’re listening. On a journey to move forward — but not completely detach — from the fame she earned as a member of Destiny’s Child, the singer-actress... Read more » 
Stage Review: 'Through the Night, A Soul Aria'
Daniel Beaty’s “Through the Night, A Soul Aria” playing through April 4 at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theatre at the Geffen Playhouse, traces the incredible journey of Black men’s... Read more » 
Stage Review: 'Dreamgirls' sparkles at the Ahmanson
The current incarnation of Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s” Dreamgirls” is not to be compared to the 1981 original or to the 2006 movie. 
Musical Review: Songs without plot tell story of mismatched musical duoDOWNEY — It isn’t really a concert and it isn’t a recital. It’s just “an enjoyable musical break from the 24-hour news cycle,” says Marsha Moode, executive producer and director of “Rodgers and Hart: A... Read more » 
Stage Review: Unexpected diversity lifts cultural resonance in ‘Riverdance’ finaleThose who have never seen “Riverdance” in the 11 years it has been performed on American stages have missed more than a tribute to a specific brand of folk dancing. But now, as they say on the Emerald... Read more » 
Back in the glareSyesha Mercado is catching her dream. With a debut album on the way, the onetime “American Idol” finalist is keeping herself in the spotlight, in the glamorous role of Deena Jones in a production of... Read more » 
Man arrested in killing of theater director
A 25-year-old Mexican national was behind bars Tuesday for allegedly killing a longtime East Hollywood theater director with whom he had a romantic relationship. Jose Fructoso was arrested late... Read more » 
Martin Sheen returns to the stage in 'The Subject Was Roses'Martin Sheen will star in the Center Theatre Group’s upcoming production of “The Subject Was Roses” at the Mark Taper Forum, 46 years after receiving a Tony Award nomination during its Broadway run. Sheen... Read more » 
Shining her lightWhen Soniah Spence first auditioned for Disney on Ice two years ago, she had her eye on a principal role in their “High School Musical on Ice” show. But when producers called to say they liked her... Read more » 
Through dance, seeking better understanding amidst conflict
After nearly a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, there have been few times in history when the gulf of understanding between the United States and the Middle East has been wider. But dance legend... Read more » 
Supervisors approve $14 million bond issue for LA OperaThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $14 million private bond offering Tuesday, secured by a lease of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, to support the Los Angeles Opera. The unusual... Read more » 
Branching outSloan Robinson has the features of a Greek goddess, which may explain, in part, why she has been able to credibly portray such legendary beauties Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker. Defined by her... Read more » 
‘It’s a form of art that pushes the possibilities of human beings’Like The Innocent in Cirque du Soleil’s latest production of KOOZA, in the 1970s Gilles Ste-Croix was also in search of his place in the world. 
Stage Review: Battle of the sexes takes new approach in ‘My Fair Lady’DOWNEY — The language is almost as elegant as the songs and dances in the Downey Civic Light Opera presentation of “My Fair Lady,” playing weekends through Oct. 18 at the Downey Civic Theatre, 8435... Read more » |
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