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At home with the dark matter

To borrow from “Star Wars’” most quotable Sith, Darth Vader, Dael Orlandersmith’s new play gives audiences a chance to look into the real dark side. As “Bones” opens this weekend at the Kirk Douglas... Read more »

Review: South Pacific

As demonstrated by opening night at the Ahmanson Theatre, the Lincoln Center Touring Company’s reprise of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” is delightful and entertaining musical that has not lost... Read more »

Cirque du Soleil to produce Michael Jackson show

Following in the footsteps of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, the music of the late Michael Jackson will be the basis of a Cirque du Soleil production that will begin with a national tour then have an extended run in Las Vegas, the singer’s estate and Cirque officials announced Tuesday. Read more »

Forging a new destiny, finding a comfort zone

Michelle Williams is talking to the right people. And they’re listening. On a journey to move forward — but not completely detach — from the fame she earned as a member of Destiny’s Child, the singer-actress... Read more »

Stage Review: 'Through the Night, A Soul Aria'

Daniel Beaty’s “Through the Night, A Soul Aria” playing through April 4 at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theatre at the Geffen Playhouse, traces the incredible journey of  Black men’s... Read more »

Stage Review: 'Dreamgirls' sparkles at the Ahmanson

The current incarnation of Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s” Dreamgirls” is not to be compared to the 1981 original or to the 2006 movie.
Robert Longbottom’s electrifying,... Read more »

On a morality merry-go-round

Reprise Theatre Company ended 2009 celebrating the father of the American musical, Richard Rodgers. This week, it kicked off an ongoing celebration with a revised, re-imagined version of his and Oscar... Read more »

Stage Review: Unexpected diversity lifts cultural resonance in ‘Riverdance’ finale

Those who have never seen “Riverdance” in the 11 years it has been performed on American stages have missed more than a tribute to a specific brand of folk dancing. But now, as they say on the Emerald... Read more »

Back in the glare

Syesha Mercado is catching her dream. With a debut album on the way, the onetime “American Idol” finalist is keeping herself in the spotlight, in the glamorous role of Deena Jones in a production of... Read more »

Still at play

There’s something to be said for a man who can make a roomful of adults take notice simply by repeating the childish taunt, “Made you look!” Nearly 20 years after changing tastes and personal controversy... Read more »

Man arrested in killing of theater director

A 25-year-old Mexican national was behind bars Tuesday for allegedly killing a longtime East Hollywood theater director with whom he had a romantic relationship.    Jose Fructoso was arrested late... Read more »

Martin Sheen returns to the stage in 'The Subject Was Roses'

Martin Sheen will star in the Center Theatre Group’s upcoming production of “The Subject Was Roses” at the Mark Taper Forum, 46 years after receiving a Tony Award nomination during its Broadway run. Sheen... Read more »

Shining her light

When Soniah Spence first auditioned for Disney on Ice two years ago, she had her eye on a principal role in their “High School Musical on Ice” show. But when producers called to say they liked her... Read more »

Supervisors approve $14 million bond issue for LA Opera

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $14 million private bond offering Tuesday, secured by a lease of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, to support the Los Angeles Opera.    The unusual... Read more »

Pee-Wee Herman eyes comeback

Pee-Wee Herman’s ready for a comeback — and he’s starting with a stage play. “I’m opening a big show in January — the Pee-Wee Herman Show — based on my original stage production, but completely new... Read more »

Branching out

Sloan Robinson has the features of a Greek goddess, which may explain, in part, why she has been able to credibly portray such legendary beauties Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker. Defined by her... Read more »

‘It’s a form of art that pushes the possibilities of human beings’

Like The Innocent in Cirque du Soleil’s latest production of KOOZA, in the 1970s Gilles Ste-Croix was also in search of his place in the world.

His entrance into show business came... Read more »

CBS Video: Hugh Jackman discusses cell phone incident

Hugh Jackman explains to Katie Couric about breaking the fourth wall during a recent performance on Broadway in A Steady Rain when a patron's mobile phone rings twice during an important scene. Read more »

Taking soul possession of American standards

Like Chaka Khan’s era-bending 1995 rendition of Rodgers and Hart’s “My Funny Valentine,” selections from classic songbooks virtually cry out for re-interpretation by contemporary artists. It is in that... Read more »

TMZ Video: Jackman & Craig: Can you hear us now?

"Wolverine and James Bond are not to be messed with, especially when they're doing the whole acting thing." Read more »

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