Friday, May 29

UCLA faculty at LA Philharmonic explore diverse music, expand student education

This post was updated March 9 at 7:42 p.m. From downtown Los Angeles to Westwood, members of the LA Philharmonic are building harmony within the City of Angels. Read more...

Photo: A group of musicians from the LA Philharmonic stand together and smile for a picture while on stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The LA Phil includes several UCLA faculty members, with Herb Alpert School of Music lecturer and associate principal trombone James Miller (third from right) being one of them. (Courtesy of James Miller)


Getty Center interns share interpretations of newly exhibited medieval manuscripts

This post was updated at March 6 at 8:06 p.m.  With an ongoing exhibition, the Getty Center is giving new voices the opportunity to speak up. Read more...

Photo: Students who participated in the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program stand together at the Getty Center. UCLA students Luke Godinez and Maya Janaswamy were two of the 16 participants in the summer 2024 program and contributed to the creation of the Getty Center’s ongoing exhibition “Our Voices, Our Getty: Reflecting on Manuscripts.” (Courtesy of J. Paul Getty Trust)


Theater review: While lacking good script, ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ spurs magic onstage

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:28 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite a few unforgivable curses, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” flies high in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Emmet Smith (left) and Aidan Close (right) play Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, respectively, in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The play is currently running at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)



Theater review: ‘Noises Off’ brings humor to Geffen Playhouse with successfully reimagined script

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:14 p.m. Much unlike its title, audiences of “Noises Off” will find themselves laughing from beginning to end. Playing at the Geffen Playhouse through March 9, the cast of “Noises Off” will slap, kiss and drink itself into oblivion, bringing a now-classically farcical time for theatergoers to the heart of Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are David Lind (left) and Amanda Fink (right) in “Noises Off” at Geffen Playhouse. The production is directed by Anna D. Shapiro and will run until March 9. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


Alumnus-written play ‘Good Tidings’ unpacks spirituality, explores communal bonds

When the spiritual leader of a commune dies, all within it are left reeling. “Good Tidings,” a UCLA alumnus-written play presented by Los Angeles Theatre Initiative, is hosting its three LA previews Feb. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cast of “Good Tidings” in a circle looking down at the camera. The play is written by UCLA alumnus Julianne Estur. (Courtesy of Los Angeles Theatre Initiative)


UCLA alumni-led ‘Four Women in Red’ raises awareness for Indigenous women

Editor’s note: This article includes mentions of sexual violence that may be disturbing to some readers. To highlight the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis, the Victory Theatre Center’s upcoming play, “Four Women in Red,” follows the story of four first women. Read more...

Photo: Carolyn Dunn, Jehnean Washington, Zoey Reyes and Harriette Feliz stand on set of the play “Four Women In Red.” The play will run from from Feb. 14 to March 23 at the Victory Theatre Center. (Courtesy of Tim Sullens)



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