In an era of 3-D movie technology and superhero action films, the Festival of New American Musicals strives to showcase one of America's most unique and longstanding traditions. Read more...
Photo: Cheridah Best, Lisa Tharps, Charlene Modeste, Christine Horn, Kim Yarbrough, Julanne Chidi Hill and Kelly M. Jenrette star in the Celebration Theatre’s West Coast premiere of “The Women of Brewster Place.” Courtesy of DAVID ELZER
The late 19th century period piece "Princess Kaiulani" is based on the true story of diplomacy in defense of a nation, and at many times, it comes across as trite. Read more...
Spring Sing, which takes place Friday at Pauley Pavilion, is usually well known for its plethora of musical acts. Yet what holds the show together are the skits and videos in between, which also serve as segues into the next musical performance. Read more...
Photo: Students from the MC group Company perform during last year’s Spring Sing on May 8, 2009. Company will perform Friday evening at Pauley Pavilion.
When viewers make the decision to go see a romantic comedy, they can generally expect to see the same generic storyline, set in a different city, with different lead actors, and hopefully embellished with decent acting or outrageous jokes. Despite the authors' best efforts at originality, "Letters to Juliet" definitely follows the prescribed storyline and does little else. Read more...
It is rather fitting to title a graduation exhibition "Hello World." Read more...
Photo: Design | Media Arts graduate student Gautam Rangan features the myth of the Hindu goddess Durga in his installation “Durga Vuelta.” Rangan is one of six master of fine arts candidates presenting their work in the group exhibition “Hello World” at the New Wight Gallery in Broad Art Center.
"A novel, like a letter, should be loose, cover much ground, run swiftly, take risk of mortality and decay." Read more...
If there is a political equivalent to Kanye West, as well-known for his dramatic flair as for his talent, it is Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff. At a political roast in 2005, Obama joked that when Emanuel lost part of his middle finger in a work accident years ago, it "rendered him practically mute." Read more...
