PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Niedle
Clue is not just a board game. For years it has been adapted for theatre and film in various forms. One of the most popular is the 1985 film adaptation directed by Jonathan Lynn, which stars some of the most significant actors of the time: Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, etc. This version of Clue, adapted by Sandy Ruskin, is adapted from the 1985 film. Continue Reading
There are many stories of brave men fighting on the battlefield for freedom against seemingly impossible odds. As is often the case when telling stories about the American Revolution, the battles where farmers, common people, and soldiers fought side by side to free themselves from the tyranny of England take the spotlight. In 1776 we see no battlefields nor musket fire, only the men of Congress. These men fought feverishly over the idea of freedom and what that meant. McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s production of 1776 handles the material with an enormous amount of professionalism and fun. 1776 succeeds because of how well it humanizes the founding fathers’ warts and all. Continue Reading
(PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Niedle)
Written by Alina Mae Wilson
If you were to head over to La Mirada right now, you could treat yourself to a night of Janis Joplin over at the La Mirada Theatre. Depending on your feelings towards 1960’s rock and blues music, you will either spend your evening besotted or in shock. If you walk in new to Janis (as I did) you’ll probably be in shock. But A Night With Janis Joplin is loud, vigorous, and colorful! If you walk in as a conscientious fan, I have no doubt you’ll leave besotted. Continue Reading
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Written by Daniella Litvak
Miguel de Cervantes was born near Madrid in 1547 and died in Madrid in 1616. He was a soldier, a prisoner, a poet, and a playwright. He is also credited with authoring the first modern novel —Don Quixote. Hundreds of years have passed since it was written, and the world still loves Don Quixote. The novel has spawned numerous adaptations. One of the most popular is Man of La Mancha — a Broadway musical created by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, and Mitch Leigh that debuted in 1965.[1] Continue Reading
Written by Alina Mae Wilson
If you have been longing for a bit of Disney without the Disney feel, your time has finally come. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is playing over at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Based more closely on the plot from Victor Hugo’s markedly more sinister novel, this tale of the famed bell-ringer incorporates music from the 1996 Disney film to create a mesh of political intrigue and romance that promises to capture the spirit of the movie and pain from the novel but does not fully deliver on either front. Continue Reading
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ShowI just found this review. I played Jimmy Early. Thank you for these kind words. I can’t wait til t...
ShowThis is an absolutely stunning 24 minute long production found near the entrance between Toon Town a...
ShowCinderella was outstanding, one of the best shows at the Rose Center. Tanni Bridenball as Cinderella...
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