Imaan Jalali

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Imaan has been the Arts & Culture Editor of LAexcites since the digital magazine went live in 2015.

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Review: Musical Theatre West’s ‘9 to 5’ Is the Perfect Escape from the Workplace

Following Dolly Parton’s recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it’s only apropos that her musical 9 to 5 (based on...

Review: ‘The Lion King’ Roars with Remarkable Results at the Pantages

The following review is based on the Saturday, February 4th evening performance when the role of Young Simba was played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter...

Review: ‘Grease’ Jubilantly Jives at La Mirada Theatre

When most think of Grease, what immediately comes to mind are John Travolta as Danny Zuko, the mischievous greaser, and the sadly departed Olivia...

Review: ‘Mean Girls,’ the Musical, Is Just as Indelible as Its Film Counterpart

Who said high school wasn’t fun, for better or worse? Cliques, conflicts, and a comeuppance or two are some of the components that have...

Review: ‘Shambles’ Goes Gangbusters With Laughs, Oohs, and Aahs at the Actors’ Gang

The following review is based on the Saturday, December 17th performance. The Actors’ Gang, a troupe of performers led by Artistic Director Tim Robbins, has...

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Preview: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to the Ahmanson as ABBA’s Beloved Musical Phenomenon Celebrates 25 Years

Some musicals become successful, whereas others become generational bonanzas....

Review: La Mirada Theatre’s ‘Anastasia’ Delivers a Grand Journey Worth Taking

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy...

Preview: Opening Night at the Bowl Brings Broadway’s Best to Hollywood

The Hollywood Bowl has never needed much persuasion to...

Review: ‘Primary Trust’ at the Mark Taper Forum Is an Unassumingly Gut-Wrenching Triumph

Some plays ask audiences to expectantly lean forward rather...
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