“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...
“Forever Plaid” is a Fantastic Four-Man Show
Imagine you’re on the path to achieving a greatness that eludes most, right on the precipice of triumph, only to meet a fate that...
“Cuisine & Confessions” Is a Thrilling Feast for the Senses
With the wide spectrum of shows available throughout Southern California and the rest of the country at any given time of year, it’s a...
“946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips” Flourishes with Vitality
Nearly 73 years ago, a little-known tragedy about World War II called “Operation Tiger” cost the lives of roughly 946 American servicemen in what...
