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Blu-ray Review: The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
A wonderful, live performance of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical.
Read More »Alan Tudyk to Star in Commedia-Inspired Clown Show in NYC
Star of Firefly and Suburgatory hits the New York stage in a limited engagement.
Read More »Book Review: The Actor as Storyteller: An Introduction to Acting by Bruce Miller
Everything the novice needs to know about the craft of acting.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Zaat – Prime ’70s Cheese Gets an HD Upgrade
A mad scientist turns into a giant killer catfish. How can I resist?
Read More »Theater Review (LA): George Bernard Shaw’s Candida
Shaw's 1897 play gets a spirited revival at the the Complex in Hollywood.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G’ by Qui Nguyen
Searching for a way to tell the serious tale of his cousin's 1988 escape from Vietnam, Nguyen keeps us laughing.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): ‘You, My Mother’ at La Mama
This remarkable show will not appeal to everyone, but anyone with an adventuresome spirit should go.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Brecht and Weill’s ‘Threepenny Opera’ by Marvell Rep
Marvell Rep's ragged-edged but well-played and energetic New York production is well worth seeing.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Opera Manhattan’s ‘Women on the Verge’
Short operatic works showcase beautiful singing amid the nightmares of Valentine's Day.
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