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“An American in Paris” Reminds Us to Live Passionately
“An American in Paris,” the stage musical, is a continuation of the joie de vivre that the historic 1951 film, starring Gene Kelly, brought audiences...
Vegas’ Outrageously Fun “Absinthe” is headed to L.A. Live on March 22nd
Every now and then there needs to be a show that is risqué, ribald, and drolly inappropriate beyond our wildest fantasies. On specially social...
The Geffen Playhouse’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” is Robustly Captivating
A work of great artistic merit is often measured by its ability to stand the test and rigors of time. What was pertinent then...
“Fun Home” Is a Powerfully Affecting Portrait of an Extraordinary Life
Often said, but underestimated, is the phrase, “life is stranger than fiction.” For cartoonist Alison Bechdel, who is now 56, her 2006 graphic memoir,...
LA Opera’s “Salome” Spectacularly Underscores the Madness of Desire
In the climactic moments of composer Richard Strauss’ “Salome,” when the title character is desperately holding onto the severed head of a holy man...
