Entertainment & Arts
This week: Life is a “Cabaret” at the Pantages, and “The Sound of Music” rings out at Segerstrom Center.
July 14, 2016
A young girl with a special gift is at the heart of Eisa Davis’ “Bulrusher” at the Skylight Theatre, and a Jewish family celebrates a Passover different from any other in “The Face in the Reeds” at Ruskin Group Theatre.
Aug. 14, 2014
The Tony-winning musical “Kinky Boots” struts into the Pantages, and a fashionable French actress is remembered in the world premiere of “O Réjane” at Bootleg Theater.
Nov. 6, 2014
British-German troupe Gob Squad shoots video in and around Downtown L.A. then mixes it with live performance in a new multimedia show at REDCAT.
Sept. 4, 2014
Travel & Experiences
North Beach has no big chain hotel or restaurants. Here are 10 places eat and sleep, all reflecting the neighborhood’s eclectic vibe.
Sept. 24, 2019
This week: A look back at the Cold War, new takes on two ancient Greek tales, and a whole lot of “Henry VI.”
April 21, 2016
The Tony-winning revival of “Pippin” plays at the Pantages, mask-theater troupe Mummenschanz goes quietly about its business in Northridge and Long Beach, and the devil’s in the details in Independent Shakespeare Co.’
Oct. 16, 2014
A Cockney flower girl gets an extreme makeover in “Pygmalion” at Pasadena Playhouse, Chance Theater heads down the rabbit hole with “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Cinderella” is the belle of the ball at the Ahmanson.
March 12, 2015
This week: A sendup of a well-known cable-TV personality, a Mel Brooks musical, and more.
Sept. 15, 2016
Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F.
June 16, 2018