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A Walk in the Woods Review - No Laughing Matter

Two arms negotiators, an American and a Soviet, meet during the Cold War to develop a nuclear arms treaty; but the rigid, priggish American is flummoxed by his experienced and crafty Russian counterpart's insistence on taking a walk and being buddies

Magic as Art - Thoughts by Master Magician John Carney

Recognized by his peers as one of the finest sleight-of-hand virtuosos in the world, John Carney - who will perform his popular stage show, Carney Magic, at the Colony Theatre in Burbank - shares some of his thoughts on magic as a unique art form

2016 Edwardian Ball LA - Review Part Two

The Edwardian Balls are a turn-of-the-century world that presents an inimitable, whimsical and surrealistic living interpretation, and celebration of the late macabre cult author, comic artist, illustrator and cartoonist, Edward Gorey.

My Manana Comes Review - Especialidades de la Casa

A poignant tale of restaurant workers at the lowest rung of the kitchen ladder, this play explores immigration, poverty, and other problems which face this country today from the personal, no-hold-barred perspective of four men trying to survive

The Story of Alice - Is It Only a Dream?

The classic tale "Alice in Wonderland" receives a modern, musical update in the world premiere of "The Story of Alice" (directed by Gary Reed, book and lyrics by Michael Cormier, music by Scott Hiltzik) at The Matrix Theatre here in Los Angeles

The Leather Apron Club Review - Not Every Conspiracy is a Theory

A brilliant media analyst is being recruited by the Leather Apron Club, a group founded by Benjamin Franklin and in existence for over 200 years, which may be responsible for shaping America's destiny - a secret government with unlimited powers

The Story of Alice Review - Wonderland Never Looked so Good

In the latest reboot of the ever-popular "Alice in Wonderland," Alice is transformed into a pouty contemporary teenager chasing a strange white rabbit down his hole trying to return his umbrella amid song and dance, all the while clutching her iPhone

Father Comes Home from the Wars Review - What is Loyalty? Freedom?

A plantation slave who dreams of being free, Hero agrees to join his master and fight for the Confederacy during the Civil War when he is offered freedom in exchange for service - but what do loyalty, faithfulness, and freedom really entail?

No Place to be Somebody Review - Survival in a Dark Time

It's 1969, and Johnny's Greenwich Village bar is a magnet attracting the disenfranchised, unhappy, and hopeless in this powerful tale of an angry and brutal black man in the Civil Rights era and his striving for power - not matter what that entails

Atomic Age Cinema Fest - Katharine "Kat" Kramer Attends, Presents, And Receives An Award

On April 27, 2016 at the Raleigh Studios Hollywood, in the historic Chaplin Theater, The Atomic Age Cinema Fest will be presenting: Hot Water; Nuclear Savage:The Island Of Secret Project 4.1; Final Picture,and The Man Who Saved The World.

The End Times Review - A Question of Faith

A powerful study of what faith is and can become and how vulnerable people may become enmeshed in cult groups that offer love, caring, and complete acceptance in exchange for giving up freedom of thought and refraining from judicious inquiry

Pacific Opera Project's Mozart vs Salieri Review - More Fun from a Great Company

Pacific Opera Project (POP)'s Mozart vs Salieri competition is thrilling and entertaining

“DRY LAND” at Atwater Village Theatre Review – Fears, hopes and bonds of teenage girls

Amy is pregnant by a boy she’s no longer dating. She doesn’t want the baby, and can’t go to a doctor, risking disclosure of her condition to her parents. The girls discuss and practice their amateurish alternatives for abortion, gleaned online.

Catch Me If You Can Review - Puzzles Within Riddles Wrapped in an Enigma

Married only two weeks, Daniel discovers that his bride is missing and suspects foul play, especially after finding out that she's an heiress worth over two million bucks, until she shows up - only Daniel keeps insisting that she's not his wife

The Super Hero and his Charming Wife Review - A Super Hero's Scrambled Science

A play exploring some absurd and yet deeply philosophical concepts in the style of a graphic novel which blends dance, music, movement, and raw feelings, this is the tale of a super hero who loves his job but can't handle his wife's changing forms

The Annual AWP 2016 Review - Where Over 12,000 Members of the Writing Community Gather

AWP is the annual conference for the writing community. Four days of events and unrivaled access to folks that matter most in contemporary literature. Over 12,000 attendees and presenters. AWP is the largest literary conference in North America

Stage Kiss Review - Bacon to a Hungry Vegetarian

A play within a play, this delightful farce blurs the lines between reality and make-believe while scenes from a play are interspersed with real-life situations as the characters in the play work through their personal memories and current dreams

'Kinky Boots' Review - Exhilrating Stage Craft

'Kinky Boots' rich in song from pop icon Grammy and Tony Award winner Cyndi Lauper, choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell a book by four time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein is once again bringing the Los Angeles audience to their feet

Animal Defenders International Fundraiser - Sending Lions Back To Africa

Animal Defenders International, responsible for saving and improving hundreds of thousands of animal lives globally, is raising funds to return 33 African lions in Peru to their natural homeland in Africa.