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It is now well into January

… and I have not yet seen a single play to “critique” in the new year … but the season is about to swing into action. I’m having withdrawal symptoms!!! The overall positive experience and privilege of...

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I caught two worthy plays on the weekend …

Both coming from female viewpoints, and performed by women … yet each one will entertain the menfolk as well. Both “slice of life” stories, with plenty of laughs and much to ponder … do try to catch...

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I was pretty busy on the weekend!

I saw two productions to tell you about, watched the Super Bowl, “hit” some estate sales, and started working on my taxes. Yikes! Benched – A Los Angeles Premiere. Presented by Interact Theatre. Eddie...

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I have two theatrical productions to tell you about this time, as different...

Which is exactly why this job is an endlessly unpredictable joy! Stepping Out From l, Suzy London and Irene Chapman in “Stepping Out.” Humorously and poignantly written by Richard Harris. Ambitiously...

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I saw two productions on the weekend to tell you about. Although polar...

Company – Directed with plenty of pizzazz by Albert Alarr I saw two productions on the weekend to tell you about. Although polar opposites in style and content, I enjoyed both plays. Stephen Sondheim’s...

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This week’s column is a bit of a smorgasbord …

Hubba Hubba’s massive collection of sparkly vintage costume jewelry (very reasonably priced). I didn’t catch any theater productions on the weekend, but have two upcoming, highly anticipated “openings”...

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I only caught one production on the weekend to tell you about

It was a deliciously lively and looney lark, which seemed to fully entertain the exceptionally attractive and well dressed audience the night I went. Divorce Party The Musical – the hilarious journey...

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I’m so happy that it is finally “Daylight Savings Time” again!

I don’t know about you … but I feel that I accomplish so much more, and am in a happier mood, when the daylight hours are longer. Only have one play to “review” for you this time, and it was...

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I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend, but it was a...

The audience was “blown away” from start to finish! One Night with Janis Joplin Mary Bridget Davies as Janis Joplin and Sabrina Elayne Carten as the Blues Singer in “One Night with Janis Joplin.” Still...

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I only caught one production on the weekend

It was a voyeuristically titillating and provocative drama … and worthy of your time. Orange Flower Water Sarah Ann Schultz and Jeff Denton in “Orange Flower Water.” Written passionately by Craig...

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I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter day dinner with family and friends....

I had to “pass” on my family plans in Orange County. Stayed home in my P.J.’s, and watched cable movies. A delicious “care package” of dinner was hand delivered to me later, by loving local family...

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I went to Glendale Centre Theatre on the weekend for the first time in ages

It is a charming mid-sized theatre space, offering very affordable “family friendly” live theater, for over 50 years. With much loved actors in the lead roles … they present past “hit” plays, suitable...

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This week’s column will be a series of “Random Ramblings.” I got my dreaded...

I caught no plays on the weekend, but stayed busy with life in general. My brother Larry from Reno (whom I hadn’t seen in way too long) unexpectedly turned up on my doorstep. What a shock! I came in...

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Two worthy theatrical events to talk about this week. One, I saw on the...

Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me From l, Lloyd Pedersen, Bert Emmett, and Evan L. Smith in“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.” A must see for all L.A. theater enthusiasts! This spellbinding and intensely...

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I didn’t accept any plays to review for you on the weekend

I haven’t been feeling up to par recently, and have been seeing doctors for checkups, to get to the bottom of the problems. I do have a couple of theater dates booked in the near future though to tell...

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I have only one theatrical review, and a bit of random “chit chat” for you...

My friend Stan and I enjoyed margaritas and dinner at the world famous El Coyote, on our way to a wildly bizarre, “over the top,” late night production in Hollywood. Having been a loyal customer there...

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Happy belated Mother’s Day to all of the loving “moms” out there!

I hope all of you enjoyed the day with your families. I had a delicious outdoor brunch and Mimosas, sitting around a pool, with mine (at 101 degrees). A big group of us including my son-in-law’s family...

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I have two plays to tell you about this week. As different as they could...

Cooperstown From l, Cecil Burroughs, TJ McNeill, and Alexa Shoemaker star in the West Coast Premiere of the Road Theatre Company’s production of “Cooperstown,” written by Brian Golden, directed by...

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After catching a play on Friday night …

My weekend went straight downhill! I struggled emotionally with becoming another dreaded year older … and had some sort of a wicked flu bug! A double whammy! The Women Cast of “The Women” at Theatre...

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I only caught one play for “review” on the weekend. An ambitiously staged...

Now running as a live musical production … “die hard fans” of the film will love it!  Sleepless in Seattle – The Musical From l, Tim Martin Gleason, Joe West, and Chandra Lee Schwartz in “Sleepless in...

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