A History of Broadway's Lost Theatres
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
- Apr 23, 2023
This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?
MR. YUNIOSHI Opens Next Month at Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 12, 2022
The title Mr. Yunioshi refers to the name of the character portrayed by Mickey Rooney in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, directed by Blake Edwards (Rooney's former roommate). Rooney portrays Audrey Hepburn's neighbor. It is a cringe-inducing characterization, in which Rooney dons yellowface and wears appliances to 'play Asian.'
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center
by Jaime Zahl
- Nov 30, 2022
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center? As soon as CM Performing Arts Center's live orchestra struck up the first few chords of 'The Wizard of Oz's' iconic overture, a wave of nostalgia hummed throughout the Noel S Ruiz Theatre. Multiple generations filled the house at the opening weekend matinee. Children, parents, grandparents, and children at heart visibly delighted in the stellar stagecraft, vibrant costumery, and charming performances featured in CM's Season 49 finale.
ABC Announces 2022 Holiday Programming Schedule
by Michael Major
- Oct 24, 2022
Two dazzling specials featuring some of the biggest names in music will bring melodies in December: “A Very Backstreet Christmas” celebrates the holidays with The Backstreet Boys, and “Finding Harmony” is an uplifting story featuring EGOT winner John Legend and David Brown, founder of the Columbus-based Harmony Project in Ohio.
Interview: LOVE & Life Not AMONG THE RUINS for Peter Strauss
by Gil Kaan
- Oct 19, 2022
Next up at Laguna Playhouse, Love Among the Ruins world premieres October 30, 2022 (with previews starting October 26th). Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss in this adaptation of the 1975 ABC Theatre Presentation that starred Katherine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier. Peter graciously found some time between rehearsals and his orange farm to answer a few of my queries.
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