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Nov. 24, 2010
Entertainment & Arts
The cast is up for the athletic demands, but playing multiple roles works against East West Players production.
Nov. 22, 2002
Where all too many theatrical presentations simply pay lip service to multidisciplinary art forms, writer-director-composer-designer-comparative mythologist Stephen Legawiec does something meaningful with them.
April 9, 1999
Television
A series of showcases gave minority actors the chance to be seen and networks the chance to improve their record on diversity. But will the faces on TV change?
March 17, 2002
The intention is as commendable as it is unwieldy. “ ‘A Beautiful Country’ chronicles the turbulent and rich history of Asians in America,” the program notes explain, “as seen through the eyes of an immigrant drag queen, Miss Visa Denied.”
June 16, 1998
Movies
Its old-fashioned virtues are refreshing in a tale of good guys versus bad that hits few false notes.
June 23, 2006
‘Hearts’ takes an appealing tour of L.A., showing its diversity and connections.
Nov. 26, 1999
Awards
Gwendoline Christie believes her Brienne of Tarth on ‘Game of Thrones’ emerged a winner. ‘Her happy ending wasn’t defined by a man.’
Aug. 5, 2019
Archives
The Minnesota Wild fired coach Mike Yeo on Saturday night, a few hours following their eighth straight loss and 13th in the last 14 games.
Feb. 13, 2016
California
Rejecting a lower bid by another architect, the City Council has voted to retain Newport Beach architect Ron Yeo for design of proposed buildings on the new municipal pier.
April 13, 1992