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Review: 'Jitney' evocative at South Coast Repertory
In analyzing any of August Wilson's works, one should get down to basics -- those commonalities that recur in play after play. First, there's the richness of the vernacular -- that folksy, funny, sagaciously idiomatic dialogue. Then there's the...
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La Jolla Playhouse gets heat from Asian Americans over casting
The La Jolla Playhouse has been receiving a barrage of negative criticism from members of the Asian American community over its casting choices for the new musical "The Nightingale," featuring songs by the "Spring Awakening" team of Duncan Sheik and...
Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Literature, Entertainment Events, Music Theater, Entertainment
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'Jersey Boys' musical could get Jon Favreau as director
Jon Favreau has emerged as the lead candidate to direct the planned movie version of the Tony Award-winning jukebox musical "Jersey Boys," according to a report this week in Variety. Favreau may seem like a strange choice for the job judging from his...
Tags: Iron Man (movie), Entertainment Events, Music Theater, Entertainment, Broadway Theater
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Killer of Fountain Theatre's Ben Bradley faces sentencing
Culture MonsterThe killer of longtime Fountain Theatre producer-director Bennett Bradley has been convicted of second-degree murder. Jose Fructuoso, 27, faces a prison sentence of 16 years to life.... -
Angela Bassett's new Broadway gig causes reshuffling at Pasadena Playhouse
Culture MonsterAngela Bassett headed to Broadway in 'The Mountaintop'... -
President Obama to use 'Sister Act' for fundraiser
Culture MonsterIt's rumored Obama will show up for at least part of the performance of "Sister Act"... -
South Coast to offer three world premieres, five name authors in 2011-12 season
Culture MonsterComing season at South Coast Rep offers three world premieres and four plays by Pulitzer winners... -
Phylicia Rashad to direct L.A. production of 'A Raisin in the Sun'
Culture MonsterIn her numerous screen and stage roles, Phylicia Rashad has invariably brought a cutting intelligence and a razor-sharp sense of comic timing. In March, the actress will be working on the opposite side of the lights in the role of...... -
South Coast Repertory's new artistic director has his predecessors and a rival for ongoing company
Culture MonsterKing Lear could have spared himself a lot of heartache if he’d thought of an exit strategy like the one South Coast Repertory’s co-founders, Martin Benson and David Emmes, have designed for themselves. When they turn over the reins to...... -
Monster Mash: Jim Parsons headed for Broadway in 'Normal Heart'; 'Spider-Man' without Julie Taymor?
Culture MonsterJim Parsons, Lee Pace to star in Broadway production of 'The Normal Heart'... -
Pasadena Playhouse's 2011-12 season will feature Angela Bassett in new drama
Culture MonsterAngela Bassett in a new drama, and a new musical about a Philly nightclub to highlight Pasadena Playhouse's 2011-12 season...
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