Local Performances Articles

Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin Review - Get It While You Can

This is an absolute must-see. That’s all you need to know. If you love Janis Joplin and real rock and roll, this is a must-see. If you love American 20th century history or gender politics or simply a unique evening out, this is a must-see.

Rehearsals are Underway for Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cites” at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum

Featuring Jeannie Berlin, Robert Foxworth, Robin Weigert, Michael Weston and JoBeth WilliamsPreviews Begin November 28, 2012; Opening Is December 9; Continues Through January 6, 2013

A Bright New Boise - Hell, Yes!

You don’t have to be religious or opinionated or even from Idaho to enjoy the West Coast Premiere of A Bright New Boise, the final production this season on the main stage at Rogue Machine.

Teatro ZinZanni- an exciting and unexpected experience of all-star cirque artists, musicians and comedians at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The show, directed by Norm Langill and choreographed by Brett Nugent has a contemporary vaudeville feel and much unlike the old overly polished acts invites to an evening of love, chaos and dinner

John Varvatos New Shop Launch Event at Bloomingdales

John Varvatos launched his new shop opening at Bloomingdales in Century City with a performance by Alberta Cross to benefit 826LA along with a fragrance signing for his new scent for his John Varvatos Star USA line

World Premiere of a new play, “RIPE” – A Juicy Dance with Words, Written & Performed by Comedian Wendy Hammers – Review

Dance. Humor. Poignancy. Grace. These are all part of “RIPE” – a one-woman show that speaks to all women… and men, too. The play had its world premiere on October 19, 2012 at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles

Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Behaves Magnificently At The International City Theatre

‘Ain’t Misbehavin,’ a rousing, foot-stomping, dazzling review of the music of Fats Waller is currently on stage at the International City Theatre, closing off their 2012 season

“Sweeney Todd” Review: Great Moments in New Production of Pacific Opera Project

Great musical moments arise, like the smell of baking pie

Low End Theory Review- Los Angeles Prime Hip-Hop Hot Spot

Low End Theory Nights at The Airliner: Featuring Gaslamp Killer, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Free the Robots

Seminar Theatre Review - Schools Writers in Funny

Seminar, the opener for the 45th Season at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre, serves up the laughs in a comedy about five writer and if they can handle the truth about fiction

Wicked Lit. 2012 Theatre Review – A “Wicked” Tour of Tantalizing Terror

Courtesy of superior acting and direction, Wicked Lit’s successful adaptation of three obscure horror tales has resulted in an extension to their theatre run

The Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra performs a less perfect Swan Lake at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The precision and dedication in which every single movement was executed to Tchaikovsky’s music was breathtaking and impeccable.

Theatre Review - By The Way, Meet Vera Stark

“By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” which takes us through the life and times of Stark, premiered at the Second Stage Theatre in New York and makes its West Coast debut at the Geffen Playhouse

Rubee Jewel's Hot Spots for Grown Ups

Always remember my jewel's, make the best of all of your experiences. No matter what you have going on in your life. Always take time to find a reason to smile. By Rubee Jewel

Measure for Measure at The Whitmore Theatre in NoHo

Hosting another bold production of the Bard, The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company is currently staging Shakespeare's problematic comedy, otherwise known as one of his 'broken' dramas, Measure for Measure,at The Whitmore Theatre in NoHo.

Mono of Japan in Los Angeles

The Neo-Classical Japanese instrumental rock band performed Saturday Oct.6th 2012 at the Bootleg theatre in Los Angeles.

Boys & Girls Clubs Of America “2012 Great Futures Gala” - Headlined by LA-Area Olympic Medalists and Entertainment Execs

On October 11 at LA LIVE, prominent business, entertainment and political leaders will join 2012 Olympic medalists in salute to the work of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)

The 39 Steps Theatre Review – These “Steps” Dance with Hilarity and Nostalgia

At the Laguna Playhouse, this hilarious adaptation of a Hitchcock classic brings a wonderful sense of slapstick silliness

"By the Way, Meet Vera Stark" at the Geffen Playhouse Review

Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark" had its West Coast premiere at the Geffen on Sept 26th. Directed by Jo Bonney, the comedy combines history, pop culture and multi-media while examining race, film and feminism