Tag: John Lavitt
No Whipping Hair No More for WILLOW and a Full Orchestra
At The Ford, WILLOW leaves behind the successful legacy of childhood to embrace her fierce independence and alternative bent in an intriguing performance.
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Green Day’s American Idiot Rocks the Mark Taper Forum in So...
An American Sign Language-Powered Rock Musical, the Center Theatre Group’s collaboration with Deaf West Theatre is a perfect way to re-open the theatre.
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Sam Morrison’s “Sugar Daddy” Expertly Perambulates Between Love and Loss
The Wallis in Beverly Hills continues to be L.A.'s cultural destination with a one-person show that uncovers the life-shattering chaos of grief while celebrating...
Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul Light Up the Hollywood Bowl...
In a show filled with delighted fans, the 2024 Hollywood Bowl Season went out with a bang as the timeless appeal of two musical...
Billie! Backstage With Lady Day Reclaims the Singer’s Narrative at the...
Taking on the story of singer Billie Holiday, Synthia L. Hardy transcends the drug-addled pity party to rediscover the fire and soul of a...
Duel Reality at the Ahmanson Theatre Revitalizes a Shakespearean Iconic Classic
With death-defying acrobatics and visceral emotions, Duel Reality by The 7 Fingers brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into a 21st century's search for redemption.
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An Inspiring Performance by Sara Porkalob in Dragon Lady at the...
Telling the story of her family’s history, the Filipino powerhouse delivers a stunning one-person performance with effervescent singing, incredible characterizations, and the savage intimacy...
Cyrano De Bergerac Equals a Mixed Bag of Tricks With or...
At the Pasadena Playhouse, Martin Crimp’s free adaptation of the Edmond Rostand classic offers a captivating Chukwudi Iwuji as the besotted dueling artiste in...
Carmen and Carnival with Dudamel Balances Animal Folktales with Sensual Dreams
At the Hollywood Bowl, Sergio Tiempo and Karin Lechner's exploration of the playful suites of Saint-Saëns is balanced with the operatic desire of Rihab...
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience Lights Up The Hollywood Bowl
Combining the talents of Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil with the wondrous vision of Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios, the fun-for-all-ages event was...