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Saturday, May 28, 2016

"The City of Conversation" at the Wallis by Pauline Adamek

  An ambitious young woman forces a showdown with her mother-in-law that has devastating consequences in The City of Conversation. Anthony Giardina's family drama, infused with

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

"The Day Shall Declare It" by Wilderness by Pauline Adamek

Created by Annie Saunders (co-director and performer) and Sophie Bortolussi (co-director & choreographer), The Day Shall Declare It is a physical theatre piece wherein the paths

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

"In & Of Itself" at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

The illusion and prestidigitation show, In & Of Itself, presently playing at the Geffen Playhouse, feels somewhat underwhelming. Ostensibly a very short evening with a solo performer

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Hollywood Fringe Festival 2016 #hff16 by Pauline Adamek

June is coming up and that’s when L.A. explodes with hundreds of fantastic indie theater productions. Now in its sixth year, the 2016 Hollywood Fringe

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Four Clowns presents "Lunatics & Actors" by Pauline Adamek

Four Clowns' newest theatrical staging is Lunatics & Actors, written by David Bridel. Bridel's one-act drama is posited as an anthropological and scientific experiment in progress, wi…

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

"Noir: The Romance of Black in 19th-Century French Drawings and Prints
" " last days at Getty Center by Pauline Adamek

A gorgeous and exhaustive exhibition of spooky art works is in its final days at the Getty Center. Noir: The Romance of Black in 19th-Century French

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The Broad Summer programming 2016 by Pauline Adamek

To celebrate The Broad’s first summer, the museum today announced two major public programming series, inspired by artists in the Broad collection and The Broad’s

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

"Kabuki Lion Shi-Shi-O" " limited Vegas run by Pauline Adamek

Dazzling visual effects, superb performances, lavish costuming and compelling storytelling are just some of the magnificent elements of a new Kabuki production " Kabuki Lion Shi-Shi-O:…

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Melrose Poetry Bureau launches Ad lit Lab by Pauline Adamek

  National Poetry Month (April) may have concluded, but Melrose Poetry Bureau (MPB) is just getting started! To celebrate National Poetry Month, on April 21st, the

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Monday, May 2, 2016

"Stage Kiss" at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

Sarah Ruhl's insular comedy is set in the world of the theater. Act One begins with an audition then sees its way through to opening night. Act

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

BritWeek and "Murder, Lust & Madness" " an evening of Shakespeare at the Wallis reviewed by Pauline Adamek

BritWeek’s Tenth Anniversary " a two-week celebration of all things British " kicked off last Saturday night at the beautiful Wallis Annenberg Goldsmith Theater in Be…

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Piatigorsky International Cello Festival comes to L.A. in May by Pauline Adamek

In honor of the legendary cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky, the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, presented by the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

"A Singular They" at the Blank by Pauline Adamek

  #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw " which contains current arts and theater coverage from our intrepid team

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Pasadena Museum of California Art " Three Exhibitions 2016 by Pauline Adamek

Three exhibitions are currently on show at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, each charting the realm and scope of artists as diverse as their works.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

"Currency" by Pauline Adamek

Jennie Webb's hilarious new play Currency, is a sly commentary on modern relationships " both the intimate kind and familial ones. It begins in the abundantly

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

"Kabuki Lion Shi-Shi-O" at the MGM Grand Las Vegas in May by Pauline Adamek

A new Kabuki play has been created expressly for the David Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand, entitled Kabuki Lion Shi-Shi-O: The Adventures of the Mythical Lion.  

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Melrose Poetry Bureau celebrates National "Carry A Poem in Your Pocket" Day " Downtown L.A. by Pauline Adamek

Come one, come all this Thursday, April 21, when the poets descend on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall for a typewriting extravaganza that celebrates poetry,

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Theatre of NOTE's annual Young Writers Project in May by Pauline Adamek

  "There are five plays being presented this year, including one play that was written by an entire high school class," explains Lauren Letherer, producer of

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Friday, April 15, 2016

This weekend " 2Cents' Acting Out INK Fest " at Hudson Theatres by Pauline Adamek

Kicking off today, and continuing throughout the weekend, is 2Cents's Acting Out INK Fest – back for its 3rd exciting year. Over 100 artists are gathering

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Complexions Contemporary Ballet " at the Music Center by Pauline Adamek

Three nights only – this weekend – Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center hosts Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Complexions) as it returns to The Music Centers

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Monday, April 11, 2016

"Waiting for Johnny Depp" at Whitefire by Pauline Adamek

Hello dear readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw " which contains current arts and theater coverage from

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Friday, March 25, 2016

"Murder, Lust & Madness" " BritWeek kicks off with an evening of Shakespeare at the Wallis by Pauline Adamek

Numerous luminaries of stage and screen are set to perform in a star"studded Shakespearean evening hosted by BritWeek at the Wallis. The theme is "Murder,

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" at the Ahmanson by Pauline Adamek

There are numerous delights to be found in A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder " the raucously hilarious musical play that opened last night at

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Winners announced for 47th Annual LADCC Awards by Pauline Adamek

LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE          ANNOUNCES WINNERS       FOR 47TH ANNUAL AWARDS   The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle named the multi-nominated …

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SXSW Interview: Behind the Scenes of 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' with Paul Reubens, Joe Manganiello and more by Pauline Adamek

NOTE: This interview contains spoilers, in case you haven't seen the film yet. And if you haven't, what's keeping you? With the Netflix release

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Gary Catona " Ultimate Voice Builder by Pauline Adamek

Meeting singing maestro Gary Catona proved to be a pleasant surprise. This is a man who has worked with some of the greatest legends in show

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Monday, March 14, 2016

"Sex, Faith and Jason Wexler" " Two Roads Theatre by Pauline Adamek

  Gentle readers & #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my latest review for the critical website Stage Raw " which contains current arts and theater coverage from our

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Friday, March 11, 2016

STAGE RAW Los Angeles Theater Awards 2016 by Pauline Adamek

The 2nd annual Stage Raw Theater Awards is being staged in April, in Downtown L.A. These awards recognize accomplishment for the 2015 calendar year. Launched

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

"Encore! A Day of Theatre" in April by Pauline Adamek

An exceptional day of free performing arts events " featuring extraordinarily talented women " is happening in WeHo in April. Thanks to the generous support

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Monday, March 7, 2016

#BinderCon L.A. by Pauline Adamek

Coming very soon to Los Angeles is #BinderCon L.A. " a two-day conference and symposium "to empower women and gender non-conforming writers with tools, connections,

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Friday, March 4, 2016

"Odysseo" by Cavalia by Pauline Adamek

Frequently described as "Cirque du Soleil with horses," or a "thundering tour-de-horse" the magnificent $30 million dollar spectacle Odysseo by Cavalia has to be experienced to

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