The Hollywood Fringe Festival is on this month on the Southern California theatre scene: OPENING “Blackbird” Inspired in part by the crimes of sex offender Toby Studebaker (though in no way a literal dramatization of actual events) the play depicts a young woman meeting a middle-aged man 15 years after being sexually abused by him […]
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“Scene in LA” May 2017 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Here’s what’s happening this month in the Southern California theater scene: Â OPENING Â “The Gary Plays” chronicles the odyssey of unemployed actor Gary Bean, Mednick’s everyman/anti-hero who has been hailed by KCRW as “a sort of L.A. Leopold Bloom.” Audiences can choose to follow Gary’s journey over the course of three evenings – or […]
“Scene in LA” April 2017 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Spring has arrived, and soon the Easter Bunny will too, but don’t miss out on these fantastic new shows in our local theatres: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ___ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â OPENING Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ___ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â “The Encounter” follows the true story of National Geographic photographer Loren McIntyre as he finds himself lost in a remote area of Brazil in […]
“Scene in LA” March 2017 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Spring is just around the corner, bringing many new shows, such as: OPENING Â “Disinherit the Wind” In this riveting courtroom drama, a renowned neurobiologist sues a prominent university for the right to teach theories of evolution that challenge the scientific status quo. His argument: neo-Darwinian materialist thought, like Creationism – the biblical orthodoxy it […]
“Scene in LA” February 2017 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Valentine’s Day is here once again, and with it a host of new shows, including: Â “Every Brilliant Thing” tells a story spanning nearly three decades and several life-changing events, starting with a young boy’s eye-opening first brush with death (his childhood dog). Donahoe charms spectators into acting opposite him in various roles – a […]
“Scene in LA” January 2017 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
OPENING Well the holidays are over, but you can still have some fun at one of our local theatres enjoying productions such as: “I’m Just Wild About Harry” An exciting musical romp based on Charley’s Aunt, featuring nostalgic favorites such as “Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two),” “Aba Daba Honeymoon,” “You Made Me Love […]
“Scene in LA” December 2016 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
With Christmas nearly here, everyone is getting busy with Holiday Season events — but don’t forget to include a night at the theater, taking in a holiday production such as: Â “The Big Fat Christmas Show” The best and brightest Broadway performers assemble again to give back to Hope of the Valley and help support […]
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THEME PARK ROUNDUP Winter 2016 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Disneyland Resort Celebrates the Holidays with New Fun and Entertainment, including Festival of Holidays, the Nighttime Spectacular ‘World of Color–Season of Light’ and the Debut of Princess Elena of Avalor   Festival of Holidays Invites Guests to Enjoy Heartwarming Festivities from Many Cultures with Music, Dance, Food and “World of Color–Season of Light’ Creates a […]
“Scene in LA” November 2016 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Turkey time is almost upon us. Buying the bird, making the stuffing, inviting the family, and sharing good times with family and friends. You can also share some good times at the fantastic productions we have for this month, such as: OPENING “Eleanor Roosevelt, Her Secret Journey” Two-time Emmy Award-winning Loretta Swit (M*A*S*H) […]
“Scene in LA” October 2016 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish
Trick or treat time is almost here, and though Halloween is a lot of fun, here are some more treats you can enjoy this month: OPENING Â “Going… Going… GONE!” Set in the press box of a major Los Angeles baseball stadium, a hilarious yet poignant new comedy from Emmy Award-winning writer (M*A*S*H*, Cheers, The […]
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